Mohamed Badawy

CCO at Folk Maritime

Speaker

Global shipping and logistics executive with 24+ years of international experience leading strategy, transformation, and growth across operations, digital innovation, and M&A — currently COO of a fast-growing regional carrier, driving expansion, fleet development, and organizational excellence. Operates at a senior leadership level, directs cross-functional procurement, marine operations, dangerous goods and container management teams, and focuses on upskilling and professional development to optimise productivity. Plays an integral role in strategic expansions via M&As, conducts due diligence and manages seamless operational integration spanning people and processes to mitigate impact to shipping operations. Possesses legal and financial oversight for multiple subsidiary companies, and considered an expert in vessel, port, and marine operations.

Alongside operational leadership, I bring a strong record of enterprise-level decision-making, M&A integration, and stakeholder engagement. I am committed to creating long-term value by balancing competitive resilience with innovation, sustainability, and market development. Built and scaled cross-border teams, embedding governance, performance culture, and leadership development.