Cairo – Mostafa El Masry:
Chairperson, SWIC Infinity Solutions for Industry and Specialized ContractingShaimaa Oliba began her professional journey in 2005 at the age of 19. Today, she boasts over 21 years of extensive experience across the sectors of trade, contracting, industry, consultancy, exporting, business development, and strategic alliances.
Historical Milestones & Board Memberships
In a historic achievement, Ms. Oliba was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Exporters Association (Expolink) for the 2026–2030 term, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the association’s 29-year history.Her leadership roles include:
* Chairperson of SWIC Infinity Solutions: Under her leadership, the firm has played an integral role in executing several national megaprojects.
* Board Member of the Chamber of Engineering Industries (2021–2025): Appointed by ministerial decree, she chaired the Committee for the Integration and Regulation of the Informal Sector.
* Board Member of Benha National University (October 2025): Appointed to the Board for Research, Development, and Innovation.
* The Egyptian Junior Business Association (EJB): A prominent member and former Vice-Chair of the Industry and Energy Committee.
* The National Youth Council: Active member contributing to national development initiatives.Strategic Advisory & International PartnershipsMs. Aliba serves as a Business Development Consultant for the Arab International Optronics (AIO) company.
She is also the exclusive representative of the Chinese giant XINXING for ductile iron pipes in Ain Sokhna, alongside various advisory roles for major domestic and international corporations.
Between 2024 and 2025, she facilitated joint manufacturing projects and local production initiatives valued at over $350 million. Furthermore, she has been instrumental in the development of 200 SMEs, qualifying them for international export marketsAcademic BackgroundMs.
oliba possesses a robust academic foundation, characterized by a multidisciplinary approach to management and strategy:
* Master’s Degree in Political and Strategic Sciences: Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, in collaboration with the Military Academy.
* Master’s Degree in Risk and Crisis Management: Cairo University.
* Ph.D. Candidate (Developmental Project Management): Cairo University.
* Ph.D. Candidate (Business Administration): Helwan University, in collaboration with the Military College for Management Sciences.
* Professional Development: Recipient of over 26 specialized training programs in public policy, local administration, and corporate restructuring.
Awards and Global Recognition
Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including:
* Top 50 Most Influential Women in Egypt (2020).
* Choiseul 100 Africa (November 2025): Recognized by the Institut Choiseul as one of the top 100 young African economic leaders set to play a decisive role in the continent’s development.
