Hicham Abel

Hicham Abel is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various sectors, including construction chemicals, testing and inspection, and assistive technology. Currently serving as a Business Advisor at Blaize and Co-founder and Operating Partner at Red Swan Partners, Hicham also holds the position of Chairman of the Board at Consort World. Noteworthy previous roles include President of MBCC Group for Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific; BASF Senior Vice President for Construction Chemicals in Asia Pacific; and Group Chief Executive Officer at Fosroc. Hicham's career highlights include significant P&L responsibilities, guiding successful mergers and acquisitions, and spearheading strategic investments across multiple regions, particularly in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Hicham holds advanced degrees, including PhDs in Power Engineering and International Relations, and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.