President of Businesswomen of Egypt21- BWE21
CEO Special Foods International Industry – SFII
Dr. Yomna El Sheridy is the Founder and Managing Director of the Special Food Industry International, a leading manufacturer, and exporter of table olives, pickled vegetables, and sun-dried tomatoes. She has over 20 years of experience in food processing and has worked in the export and marketing of food products at a global level. Dr. Yomna has contributed with her expertise to the growth of major global brands including Procter & Gamble, Mead Johnson, Bristol Myers, and Gerber Baby Food.
She is also the president of Business Women of Egypt 21, an Egyptian NGO dedicated to the empowerment of women and enhancing her contribution to the Egyptian economy.
Dr. Yomna is also responsible for the establishment of the Women for Success Annual International Conference and is the founder of the Arab Business Women’s Council in the Arab League in March of 1999, and of the Liaise office for the International Pharmaceutical Students Association. She is also the co-chairperson of “Career Women”, an establishment at the American Chamber of Commerce, and has years of experience with NGO and SME support activities. Because of her extensive professional and social achievements, Dr. Youmna is often recommended to speak in Europe and Arab nations about SME and the empowerment of businesswomen.
Dr. Yomna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Alexandria, as well as a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Socio-Economics from the University of Iowa in the United States of America.
In addition to her academic background and years of experience, Dr. Yomna has received many honorary titles and prestigious awards, including the Award of Acknowledgement for success as International Business Women from German Chamber of Commerce; the Long-Standing Achievement From American Chamber of Commerce; Women who can move Mountains Award from United Success International; and the Women of Achievement by Cairo Governorate. She has also received the Outstanding Achievement award by the Egyptian Association for Mother and Child Survival and has been labeled as one of Africa’s most influential women in business and government.
Company: Special Foods International Industry – SFII
E-mail: sficeo@sfi-egypt.com