Hany Elzakzouk
Cairo
Summary
Experienced Sustainability Officer with expertise in governance and private sector engagement, facilitating the implementation of international frameworks in Egypt. Background in research, stakeholder management, and programme execution, coupled with strong problem-solving and strategic analysis skills. Focused on translating sustainability requirements into actionable initiatives that drive measurable impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Project
Leading National Engineering & Energy Company (Confidential)
04.2026 - Current
- Conducted benchmarking on leading energy companies (BP, Shell, ADNOC, Aramco, Eni) to identify best practices, informing strategic decisions and performance improvements.
- Analysed qualitative and quantitative data to identify key inefficiencies and improvement areas.
- Developed structured consulting methodology for due diligence, benchmarking, data collection, analysis, and recommendation development, enhancing project consistency.
- Designed and deployed data collection survey to gather operational and strategic inputs, facilitating comprehensive analysis and informed recommendations.
- Supporting the development of prioritised short-term and long-term recommendations using the Pareto principle (80/20 rule).
Sustainability Officer
UN Global Compact Network Egypt
10.2024 - Current
- Managed a portfolio of SMEs within a national sustainability initiative, providing guidance on governance, compliance, and operational improvements.
- Conducted policy and regulatory analysis on sustainability and governance trends, synthesizing insights to inform program design and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Led the local implementation of global accelerator programs (Business & Human Rights, Business Integrity), adapting frameworks to the Egyptian private sector and supporting companies in embedding responsible business practices.
- Co-authored national Anti-Corruption Compliance Guidebook, translating global standards into actionable frameworks that facilitated private sector adoption.
- Coordinated and facilitated multi-stakeholder engagements (private sector, international partners, NGOs), acting as a key point of contact and driving alignment across parties.
- Produced analytical and financial reports for global headquarters, enhancing performance tracking and ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Designed and executed awareness campaigns on anti-corruption, leveraging digital content to increase engagement and program visibility.
- Organized and delivered large-scale events and workshops, managing execution from stakeholder communication to logistics and content development, promoting collaborative engagement.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop SOPs and improve internal processes, enhancing operational efficiency and consistency.
- Represented the organization internationally (e.g., Siemens Integrity Initiative), engaging with global stakeholders on governance and compliance topics.
Intern
Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX)
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Mastered listing requirements, disclosure obligations, and regulatory timelines for companies entering the stock exchange, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions.
- Developed practical skills in financial markets operations and analysis, supporting effective decision-making.
- Gained expertise in financial crimes detection methods and reporting procedures, contributing to organisational integrity and risk management.
Education
BSc. - Political Science, Economics, International Relations
Cairo University
07-2024
Skills
- Data analysis
- Regulatory analysis
- Governance frameworks
- ESG
- Anti-corruption policies
- Benchmarking
- Structured thinking
- Hypothesis-driven
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Stakeholder communication
- Report writing
- Presentations
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- SME development
Languages
Arabic
English
Timeline
Consulting Project
Leading National Engineering & Energy Company (Confidential)
04.2026 - Current
Sustainability Officer
UN Global Compact Network Egypt
10.2024 - Current
Intern
Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX)
07.2023 - 08.2023
BSc. - Political Science, Economics, International Relations
Cairo University