# Haitham Elsamman

> Haitham Elsamman is a pre-seed investor in Dubai backing Mobile and Delivery. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Sep 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Jan 2022
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Sep 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haithamsamman/

Haitham Elsamman is a pre-seed investor in Dubai focused on Mobile and Delivery. Leading IBM's talent priorities' global organizational change management strategy, driving an enterprise-first mindset by amplifying programs and offerings that accelerate talent and experience outcomes. On a mission to digitally transform the workforce, @IBM will be future-ready by leveraging digital marketing tactics, data analytics,and neuroscience. shifting the behavior of the workforce, accelerating their skill depth, and spearheading the adoption of cultural programs. Previously at IBM, the META Talent Leader was in charge of talent solutions, with a strong emphasis on developing talent for the future in line with IBM's AI and cloud strategies. Samman is an accomplished, seasoned HR Director/VP with 19+ years of progressive global footprint careers with PepsiCo, Vodafone, Alcatel Lucent, and Qatar Airways, complemented by management consulting experience and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Samman was the talent management and OD director for the MEA region of Alcatel Lucent and then the global HR director for the vertical industries.Samman had been agile in leading transformation, coaching executives, partnering with the business, and cherishing talent. backed up with academic intellect and renowned certifications: INSEAD Executive Education, MBA from Central Michigan University, HAY Group LDI, Lominger’s Learning Agility, Executive 360 Coaching from PDI, Executive Profiling from Lancor, and advanced facilitation certifications. Samman is an executive coach, a guest speaker, and an advisor to the panels of large-scale conferences. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Middle East Regional International UAE Africa Dubai global Labor law Benefits and policies # performance management transformation change management operational strategic Egypt HR # VP Director talent development learning merger integration M&A restructure Acquisition Specialties: PROFESSIONS Human Resources, Organization Development, Staffing & Recruitment, Change Management, Talent Management, Management Consultancy, Global Services, Managed Services, Offshoring, Organization Design, Analytics, Marketing Communication, Social Engagement, Advocates, and Community ManagementINDUSTRIES FMCG, Telecom, Global Professional Services, IT, Retail, Offshoring BPO, ITO, and KPO, Management Consultancy, Pharmaceutical, NGOs, Logistics, Technology, and Aviation are all examples of industries that use offshoring.

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile | 1 | 100% |
| Delivery | 1 | 100% |
| Internet | 1 | 100% |
| E-Commerce | 1 | 100% |
| Social Media | 1 | 100% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| awfar | Awfar Market is the first online platform for supermarket and Grocery Stores in MENA Region, providing users with the ability to choose their favorite supermarket chain and shop for groceries, also comparing and viewing products nutrition information and picking appropriate delivery time & method of payment. Awfar Market provided the deliveryy service in the most safe and hygienic way through Through our Cloud Sourcing Delivery Application, Delivery Rep ( with their cars ) using our Application to pickup order and deliver to customer GPS Location, which is equipped with the required tools to keep your groceries safe, cool and fresh.- Vision Our Vision to be a leader in the e-commerce Sector In Middle east Through building a new shopping experience matching with culture of Middle East customers and satisfy their needs.- Mission: We are on a mission to virtualize the businesses around the Arab world | $250K | Pre-Seed | Jan 01, 2022 | http://www.awfar.com |

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## FAQ

### What does Haitham Elsamman invest in?

Haitham Elsamman invests primarily in Mobile, Delivery and Internet startups, most often at Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Egypt. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

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### When did Haitham Elsamman last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Haitham Elsamman closed in Jan 2022. Shizune tracks 1 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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