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Welcome to NextAcademy, the premier platform for professional and academic growth. We partner with industry experts to deliver high-quality programs that help you achieve your goals.
To be the leading digital academy in the Middle East, transforming how knowledge is delivered and absorbed.
Discover a wide range of educational paths tailored for your professional growth.
Operational efficiency and team dynamics training to ensure smooth, scalable corporate workflows.
Strategic methodologies for market expansion and building scalable business models.
Consumer psychology, data-driven branding, and high-conversion tactics.
Optimization of logistics, procurement, and operations to reduce costs.
Fostering innovation within corporate teams and guiding ventures.
Developing visionaries through empathy, strategic foresight, and crisis management.
High-ticket B2B closing techniques and psychological negotiation tactics.
Integration of AI tools to automate workflows and enhance data-driven decisions.
Leveraging cloud solutions for scalable operations and corporate agility.
Strategic talent acquisition, payroll compliance, and human-centric culture.
Empowering executives to build identities that reflect corporate values.
The visionary minds behind NextAcademy driving educational excellence.
Our trainers are seasoned professionals with deep market experience, ready to elevate your capabilities.
What drives us forward every single day.
Always pushing the boundaries of learning technology.
Delivering the highest quality content without compromise.
Focusing on real-world outcomes and career growth.
Learning & Development Expert
L&D Manager | Sales & Leadership Trainer | Management Instructor I believe that training is not just about workshops or presentations; it is a strategic investment designed to drive performance, enhance competencies, and deliver measurable business results. With over 9 years of expertise, I have conducted more than 2,500 training hours across 7 countries (Egypt, KSA, UAE, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya). I specialize in establishing training departments from scratch and designing results-driven models that consistently boost productivity by 30%. Key Highlights: Establishing Training Systems: Built full-fledged training departments and developed innovative frameworks such as the “Customer Centric” approach and the “6 Impact Behaviors” model. Scaling Large Initiatives: Successfully executed large-scale training for sales forces of 450+ Medical Representatives and 70+ District Sales Managers, aligning learning strategies with corporate goals. Multinational Pharma Background: 8 years of experience in global pharmaceutical companies, including 4 years at Novartis (one of the top 5 worldwide), bringing practical, high-stakes sales environment insights to every program. Instructional Design Expert: Deep expertise in adult learning methodologies, delivering impactful results through in-person, virtual, and blended learning initiatives. Leadership Development: Proven track record in supporting succession planning and improving field performance metrics for senior and mid-level leadership.
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#1 LinkedIn Expert
#1 LinkedIn Expert | Personal Branding Strategist | Commercial Leader I believe that LinkedIn is far more than a job-seeking platform; it is the world’s largest marketplace for building trust, creating opportunities, and turning your name into a powerful brand that opens doors before you even walk through them. As the #1 ranked LinkedIn Expert in my field, with over 20 years of experience leading commercial sectors at giants like Vodafone and MaxAB, I’ve mastered the art of merging professional sales skills with digital presence. I have helped thousands of professionals and businesses redefine their digital identity and create impactful content that transforms followers into clients and opportunities into tangible success. Highlights: #1 LinkedIn Authority: A pioneer in teaching LinkedIn visibility and influence strategies in the MENA region, with one of the most engaged and influential profiles on the platform. Personal Branding Architect: Guided hundreds of executives and entrepreneurs in building a powerful Personal Brand that reflects their true expertise and attracts high-level opportunities. Solid Commercial Background: Former Head of Sales at MaxAB and leader at Vodafone Egypt, ensuring all digital strategies are backed by real-world business acumen. Founder of Forward Consulting: Integrating commercial growth consulting with digital authority strategies for individuals and corporations. Social Selling Expert: Empowering professionals to master the art of "Social Selling" and leveraging content to drive business growth.
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Supply Chain & Operations Leader
Supply Chain & Operations Leader | Strategic Sourcing Expert | Ex-Amazon & MaxAB I specialize in building and scaling the operational engines of high-growth companies. With over 15 years of experience, I focus on designing resilient supply chains and strategic sourcing frameworks that drive sustainable growth across the MENA region. My career across global giants and fast-paced scale-ups has given me the expertise to transform complex logistical challenges into competitive advantages—optimizing costs, inventory flow, and operational efficiency. Key Highlights: Led Strategic Sourcing & Logistics at MaxAB, playing a key role in scaling operations during its most critical growth phases. Managed Supply Chain operations at Amazon (formerly Souq.com), focusing on vendor experience and procurement excellence. Deep operational expertise in E-commerce and FMCG sectors, with a track record of building long-term strategic partnerships. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams in hyper-growth environments, aligning operational output
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Business & leadership consultant
Helping companies grow faster, sell smarter, and build stronger partnerships across MENA. Over 12+ years, I’ve worked with startups, scale-ups, and corporates to unlock growth, launch new products, and close complex B2B deals. Alongside my executive role, I’m a business development & sales consultant, trainer, and mentor. • 25,000+ learners trained across the Arab world • 2000+ hours of practical programs on BD, sales, negotiation & market expansion • Trusted by corporates, accelerators, and universities • 100+ consultation sessions with SMEs, startups & scale-ups Regional experience: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Universities: ESLSCA Executive Education (2022–2025) Startup Accelerators: Mentor in Residence @AUC Venture Lab Business Mentor @Flat6Labs Corporate Clients: Wadi Group, Orange, BayanTech, Sewedy Electric, Carina Wear E-Learning: Almentor – 26K learners, 5 courses, 5 years top-selling courses 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: STC InspireU – mentoring & sales development for startups 🇴🇲 Oman: Oman Startups & Industrial Innovation Academy 🇱🇾 Libya: B2B sales & BD programs with Khawater Tripoli
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Strategic Finance Leader
Strategic Finance Leader | Co-Founder at Mersal | Startup Finance & Fundraising Expert I believe that finance is much more than just numbers on a spreadsheet; it is the "compass" that guides a company toward sustainable growth and the essential tool for making data-driven strategic decisions. With extensive experience managing complex finances in hyper-growth environments like MaxAB to co-founding Mersal, I have specialized in building financial structures from scratch, managing fundraising rounds, and ensuring the financial efficiency required for seamless scaling. Highlights: Led Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at MaxAB, managing financial resources through intense growth phases. Co-founded and managed the financial and operational pillars at Mersal. Deep expertise in Financial Modeling, business valuation, and investment reporting. Managed investor relations and played a key role in closing successful fundraising rounds to fuel expansion. Built internal financial control systems that ensure fiscal discipline while maintaining startup agility.
Personal Branding Strategist
Personal Branding Strategist | #1 Personal Branding Creator in the Arab World | Trained 600+ Professionals Across 18 Countries I didn’t start in personal branding; I started in logistics and supply chain. That’s where I realized a game-changing truth: Expertise alone doesn’t create opportunities... Visibility + Value does. Today, as Dr. Hesham Alaraky, I help subject matter experts turn their hidden value into market authority and scalable revenue. My mission is to bridge the gap between being an "unsung expert" and becoming an "opportunity magnet" through my proprietary 6Ps Framework. Why Connect with Dr. Hesham Alaraky? Proven Track Record: Trained 600+ professionals across 45+ industries in 18 countries. Massive Digital Reach: Over 150,000+ engaged followers across platforms, focusing on strategic personal branding systems. International Recognition: Featured in prestigious publications like CEO Magazine, Gulf Magazine, The Arab Leaders, and The Arab Icons. Keynote Speaker: Delivered over 1,000 workshops and talks, empowering audiences with the science of visibility. The 6Ps Framework: A structured journey that transforms experts through: Perspective → Persona → Product → Profile → Publishing → People. Your expertise is not the problem—how it’s positioned is. Let’s turn your value into authority.
Founder of Next Academy & Ex’s Agency
Founder of Next Academy & Ex’s Agency | Business Development Strategist | MBA They often ask me: "How did a Pharmacist become a Business Strategist?" My answer is simple: I learned Business inside the labs of Al-Azhar University. In Pharmacy, I mastered the art of transforming raw materials into a finished, valuable product. I learned the precise science of formulation, pricing, and distribution. For the past 15 years, I have applied this exact scientific precision to Business Development. I don’t just "run" companies; I engineer them—from a raw idea to a market leader. The Track Record: 15 Years of Diverse Experience: (Manufacturing, E-commerce, Real Estate, Pharma, Tourism, & more). Brand Development: Launched and developed over 210 Brands. Restructuring: Restructured 30+ Companies through high-level strategic consulting. Empowering Talent: Provided real-world skills to over 2,000 Trainees. My Current Missions: Next Academy (Founder): Redefining education through "Industry Education." In just 6 months, we have empowered 1,000+ graduates, bridging the gap between academic theory and market reality. Ex's Agency (Founder): Helping companies scale through strategic marketing and restructuring, turning operational chaos into organized profit centers. I live by the motto: "May God benefit us and benefit others through us." My mission is to help startups shorten their journey, scale faster, and build sustainable legacies. Let’s build something great.
Senior Automation Specialist
Senior Automation Specialist @ ValueIMS | AI Product Architect | Tech Trainer I sit at the intersection of Technology, Logic, and Education. I don't just write code; I architect the "brain" of SaaS applications and complex digital systems. As a Senior Automation Specialist & Product Architect at ValueIMS, I help businesses achieve explosive growth by automating their marketing and operations. My focus is on designing complex logic flows and scalable automation systems (using Next.js & Low-code tools) that solve real-world business problems. Key Highlights: Government Partner: Collaborated with the Ministry of Culture (Technological Pioneers Initiative) and Ministry of Youth & Sports to deliver AI & Digital Literacy workshops to hundreds of Egyptian youth. Web Architect: Built full-stack solutions for high-profile educational platforms like Next Academy and leading personal brands. Community Leader: Founder of a thriving tech community with 900+ active members, fostering daily discussions on tech adoption and career growth. The Technical Duality: I possess the unique ability to build complex automation scenarios in the morning and explain the nuances of AI to a non-technical audience in the afternoon. SaaS Logic Expert: Specialist in designing scalable logic flows that transform traditional business models into smart, automated engines.