Abdellatif Olama is a seasoned business leader and Egyptian entrepreneur. He currently serves as the CEO of Jumia Egypt and the General Manager of the JumiaPay group. Since joining Jumia in 2022, he has taken on pivotal roles that have shaped the company's growth and digital transformation journey. These roles include being the Director of JumiaPay in Egypt and the Head of Consumer Growth, where he led strategic initiatives to boost e-commerce and expand digital payments. This truly reflects his ambitious vision and his ability to deliver tangible results.
Before his time at Jumia, Abdellatif Olama showcased his leadership skills across various sectors. At Altibbi, he held several key leadership positions, most notably as Chief Growth Officer, where he directly contributed to expanding the platform and strengthening its regional presence. He also founded several companies and entrepreneurial ventures, including DARE'n'DEAL and Aprcot, in addition to the non-profit organization T20, underscoring his commitment to innovation and sustainable social impact.
His professional experience also includes working in consulting at McKinsey & Company, as well as teaching computer science at the German University in Cairo. This highlights his strong analytical and technical background and his unique ability to combine strategic thinking with advanced technical skills.
Abdellatif Olama holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Concordia University in Canada. He is well-known for his unique blend of creativity, leadership, and determination, and he excels at tackling complex challenges and turning ideas into concrete achievements.
His passion, strong work ethic, and innovative spirit make him an influential and vital asset to the organizations he leads. He skillfully combines entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and a focus on enhancing social impact, all in ways that contribute to developing the business environment and the digital economy in the region.
