Speaker Bio

A Construction Management Engineer turned entrepreneur, with 18 years of experience in the UAE’s engineering sector, where he rose to the role of Regional Director at a multinational firm. Holds an MBA from Manchester Business School, bringing a strong strategic and analytical foundation to his leadership style. In 2018, co-founded CarniStore with Daniel Wanies—a premium online butchery and smokehouse. For the past 3 years, he has been dedicated full-time to building the business and adding other parallels to drive strategic growth. At CarniStore, Fikry focuses on operations management, growth strategy, and cultivating a strong leadership team to take the company to new heights. An F&B enthusiast, he has been part of previous ventures in the industry and is a passionate BBQ and meat aficionado—bringing both professional expertise and personal passion into CarniStore’s DNA.