Ahmed Awady is a Business Development Manager Team Lead at Esri, driving strategic growth across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. He leads business development activities, guides distributors and market development across the region, and supports major opportunities in digital twins, Earth observation, and GeoAI. With more than 20 years in the geospatial industry and a strong technical foundation in enterprise GIS, imagery, and AI, Ahmed bridges technology, strategy, and executive engagement. He works with governments, space agencies, partners, and consulting firms to shape complex opportunities, expand key markets, and position Esri capabilities for high-impact programs.