George Salama, the SALAMA Group Executive President, is a seasoned international technology advisor, and a diplomat at heart.

George was Twitter’s Regional Public Policy Director for MENA, PAK, AFG, IRN 2016–2022, where he reinforced Twitter's presence in the region and beyond, led strategic engagement with leaders, governments, policymakers, regulators, law enforcement, civil society, and media. George enabled significant policy reforms that served the business evolution and the sustainability of its expansion in the region.

Before joining Twitter, George was the head of Public Policy for SAMENA Telecom Council—an ICT Industry Council based in the UAE—where he was responsible for setting up and executing the council’s policy plan and business strategies, as well as shaping the ICT industry’s growth.

Prior to that, George served with the Egyptian Government’s National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), where he was in charge of International Technical Coordination and Internet Public Policy.

George holds an M.Sc (with Merit) in Business Information Technology from Middlesex University in the UK. He is also a graduate of the American University in Cairo with a B.Sc in Computer Science & Electronics.