Fadi Ghandour The word ‘inspirational’ barely begins to cover what Fadi Ghandour means to the region’s start-up and SME community. Having become a household name with his courier juggernaut Aramex (which he fully exited in 2017), Ghandour has long been an influential figure on the Middle East’s entrepreneurial scene, boosting the ecosystem, funding numerous ventures, and using… The word ‘inspirational’ barely begins to cover what Fadi Ghandour means to the region’s start-up and SME community. Having become a household name with his courier juggernaut Aramex (which he fully exited in 2017), Ghandour has long been an influential figure on the Middle East’s entrepreneurial scene, boosting the ecosystem, funding numerous ventures, and using his non-profit Ruwwad initiative to help disenfranchised communities in Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and beyond. With Wamda Capital he advocates for, mentors, and funds regional start-ups, and in December announced plans to launch a $100m fund early this year. Co-founder and executive chairman, Wamda Capital Origin:Jordan Residence:UAE Sector:Finance