Ahmed Elmahdy
Managing Director - Global Capability Center (GCC) - Engineering, IT/OT, and Purchasing @ Dow | Driving Transformation, Project Execution Excellence, Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing excellence.
Dow •Chennai
View LinkedIn ProfileExecutive Overview
Executive leader with 20+ years of experience across project management, construction/commercial leadership, capital delivery, engineering, procurement, and operations in petrochemicals, chemicals, and large industrial environments. Proven record leading complex portfolios, strengthening governance, improving commercial and operational performance, and partnering with senior clients and stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and scalable project outcomes. Brings strong global experience, including Middle east assignments, with a distinctive blend of PMO, engineering, EPC commercial strategy, and business leadership relevant to projects growth and execution.
Career Timeline
- Dow CurrentSep 2005–Present· 21 yrs
- Managing Director, Global Capability Center, Engineering, IT/OT and PurchasingCurrent2022–Present
- Global Capital Procurement Director - EPC DirectorSep 2016–2022
- Global Projects Procurement ManagerApr 2013–Sep 2016
- Projects Procurement Manager EMEA & Supply Planning StewardFeb 2011–Apr 2013
- Maintenance \ Projects \ Six Sigma Leader, Sourcing Specialist & IT Focal PointAug 2007–Apr 2011
- Maintenance Engineer, Purchasing Coordinator & IT Focal PointMar 2006–Aug 2007
- Maintenance Engineer & IT Focal PointSep 2005–Mar 2006
Education
Master of International Business Administration (M.I.B.A.)
Global Managment
Paris ESLSCA Business SchoolGBPL
Six Sigma Green Belt Projects Leader
Strategic Managment Group
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Mechanical Engineering
Helwan University Cairo