Shady Elkholy

Shady Elkholy has a strong background in sales and business development. Shady started their career in 2007 as a Sales Manager at XLN, where they achieved exceptional results and was promoted to Franchisee. In 2009, they became an Account Manager at The Guestlist Network and then moved on to become an Account Manager at Elite Traveler in 2011. In the same year, they also joined New Statesman Media Group as a Sales Director. Shady founded their own company, MyShortStay, in 2013 and served as the CEO. In 2014, they joined Spear's Magazine as an Account Director, responsible for selling advertising and sponsorship to luxury brands. Shady was later promoted to Business Development Director and then to Sales Director. In 2021, they took on the role of Commercial Director for Elite Traveler | Elite Luxury Publishing, Inc. Shady also became the Commercial Director for EMEA at Elite Traveler in the same year. Shady's extensive experience and expertise make him a valuable asset in sales and business development roles.

Shady Elkholy completed their MSc in Innovation, Creativity and Leadership from Cass Business School in 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from London Metropolitan University in 2016. Shady also holds a BEng degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Cairo University, which they earned from 2000 to 2004. Shady's earlier education includes completing the Thanawyia Amma equivalent to A levels at Dar Al Tarbia Language School from 1996 to 1999, and attending Al Amal Language School from 1988 to 1995.