Walid Rashwan
Founder & CEO at 1Trolley Cloud
The move
MoveNational Food Products Company | NFPC Group → 1Trolley
TitleGroup COO → Founder
LocationUnited Arab Emirates → Egypt
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates → Egypt
Native languageEnglish, Arabic
Years in UAE4.2
Total experience24.9 years
Career arc
- Board MemberNov 2019 — Oct 2021
1Gen Energy· United Kingdom· Part-time
- FounderJan 2019 — Present
1Trolley· Egypt· Full-time
- Group COOJan 2014 — Jan 2017
National Food Products Company | NFPC Group - Area Director Middle East & North AfricaJun 2005 — Jan 2008
British American Tobacco· Dubai - Managing Director Levant & YemenJun 2002 — Jun 2005British American Tobacco· Beirut
- Country Manager SaudiJan 2000 — Jun 2002British American Tobacco· Jeddah
- Country Manager JordanJan 1998 — Jan 2000British American Tobacco· Amman
- Regional Manager LebanonDec 1996 — Jan 1998British American Tobacco· Beirut
- Market Manager Consumer AgenciesApr 1995 — Nov 1996
Inchape Middle East· Abu Dhabi
- Sales Support Manager / Assistant Brand ManagerApr 1993 — Mar 1995
Unilever· Cairo
Education
- The American University in CairoBsc · Political Science1986 — 1990
- American School of KuwaitHigh School Diploma1984 — 1986
Languages
- English · Native or bilingual
- Arabic · Native or bilingual
Top skills
Executive ManagementNegotiationLeadershipMarketing ManagementStrategy DevelopmentRetail
About
I help retailers digitise their last mile and transition to online ordering with 1Trolley. Experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of over 28 years in the FMCG industry. As area director, MENA, of British American Tobacco I managed a complex business of 2 billion dollars over 23 countries across the region. Strong strategic and people leadership skills with a passion to turn strategy into action through breakthrough ideas, business planning & development, solid negotiation skills, strong marketing skills & creative digital transformation. Empowering communities through digital transformation.