Professor Dr. Omaima Hatem has served as the Chancellor of University of Hertfordshire hosted by Global Academic Foundation since its inception in 2019. Dr. Hatem has been a Professor of International Business, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management at University of Edinburgh Business School, UK, and is a Visiting Professor at Center for Strategic Studies, School of Engineering, Cambridge University, UK. Dr. Hatem holds a PhD from University of Edinburgh Business School, an MBA, MSc and BSc in Engineering from American University in Cairo, Egypt (AUC). Dr. Hatem is a Fellow of Higher Education Association (FHEA). Dr. Hatem studied and taught Leadership, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Harvard and MIT, USA.

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Dr. Hatem served as a consultant providing advice to senior management teams of international organizations in the areas of Engineering, Education and Banking services. Dr. Hatem has successfully helped the launch of Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Business and Physiotherapy in Egypt for University College London, King’s College, and the University of Hertfordshire. Dr. Hatem designed and implemented the largest training program for the Egyptian Ministry of Strategic Planning and Economic Development and King’s College. Dr. Hatem designed and launched the first Professional MSc program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management between Cambridge University and Cairo University. Prior to her academic career, Dr Hatem established a diversified group of companies; including several engineering, consulting and international trading firms that extended services to cover more than 36 African, European, North, and South American countries. She collaborated with various multinationals in developing some of the world’s leading landmarks like the Library of Alexandria - Egypt, Burj Khalifa- Dubai, Doha Airport- Qatar, Ground Zero Museum-USA, and the Oslo Opera House-Norway.

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In acknowledgment of their successful partnership, efficacious attainment and thriving continuous collaboration between University of Hertfordshire and Global Academic Foundation, Professor Dr. Omaima Hatem was the recipient of the University’s prestigious Honorary Doctorate in September 2025