As the PMI Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa region, Hanny leads regional strategy and growth. With more than 25 years of global experience in education, he aligns strategy with global learning objectives and works with government, academia, and industry leaders to deliver transformative outcomes. He has a deep understanding of how to connect vision with execution, combining strategic insight, innovation, and measurable impact.

Hanny’s career includes senior leadership roles at global education technology organizations such as D2L, Blackboard, and Ellucian, where he drove innovation and business expansion across international markets. He brings diverse expertise in learning together with strategic business leadership and has led both multi-million-dollar initiatives and national projects. He now applies this experience to support the advancement of project management and the growth of professional communities across the region.

He is a regular speaker at international conferences on education, project management, and transformation. He contributes to the professional ecosystem through advisory roles and mentorship, including as an External Mentor at Ajman University Innovation Center in the UAE.

Hanny has received several international honors, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from Athabasca University in Canada. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science with a focus on Business Administration from Dalhousie University, a Master of Education, and an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education and Technology from Athabasca University. He was also recognized by the Nova Scotia Legislature for his career achievements. He is a life coach and holds the CAPM certification, reflecting his commitment to mentoring rising professionals and supporting others in their growth.

A proud Canadian of Egyptian heritage, Hanny spent most of his life in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where his family settled during his early years. He has lived or worked on almost every continent before choosing to make Dubai his home with his wife and two kids.