African Changemaker

Ahmad Hammouda

Ahmad is an Egyptian entrepreneur, fintech leader, and champion for financial inclusion in the MENA region.

He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thndr, MENA’s first digital investment platform focusing on promoting regional investment products.

Thndr is a digital investment platform designed to simplify investing by facilitating access to the right tools and resources that can empower investors to achieve financial freedom.


Prior to co-founding Thndr, Ahmad worked as an executive in the finance industry. He has been recognized for his contributions to the fintech sector by several organizations.

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