Dr. Hassan El Kalla is the Founder and Chairman of Cairo for Investment and Real Estate Development (CIRA), a leading company in Egypt’s education sector. He also founded Futures Educational Systems, Badr University in Cairo, and Edu Systems International. His leadership spans public health, education, and business development, where he has earned international recognition. Additionally, Dr. El Kalla is the President of the Egyptian Society for Quality in Health Care and GS1 Egypt. Under his guidance, CIRA achieved record revenues in the first nine months of 2023/24, with a 35% increase in its top line and a 37% year-on-year surge in EBITDA.