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Mohamed Atwa

Mohamed Atwa

AlUla

Summary

Mohamed Atwa is a cultural heritage consultant and executive leader with over 20 years of international experience managing significant cultural projects. He has held key roles at the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Cairo and has contributed to initiatives in Saudi Arabia, Japan, the United States, Singapore, and France.
Mr. Atwa is a specialist in strategic planning for heritage preservation, collection management, exhibition development, and cultural heritage consultation. His expertise is evident in the management of multimillion-dollar projects, such as conservation efforts in Japan, transportation planning for the Grand Egyptian Museum, and meeting local heritage project requirements in Khaybar, Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Atwa, a progressive executive, has led significant cultural initiatives and coordinated interdisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that resonate with local cultures while meeting international standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cultural Heritage Consultant

Coin +partner Company
01.2024 - Current

Khaybar Master Plan Project:

1.Developed interpretive maps and curated immersive experiences for key historical sites.

2.Emphasized the significance of intangible cultural heritage, including traditional markets and practices.

3.Crafted compelling narratives to ensure cultural heritage remains accessible for future generations.

Al-Ahsa Oasis (UNESCO World Heritage Sites) Visitor Management and Interpretation Plan:

1. Created visitor management and interpretation strategy for UNESCO-listed sites.
2. Enhanced visitor engagement while safeguarding cultural and natural assets.
3. Designed interpretive pathways that navigate historical landscapes.
4. Balanced visitor accessibility with the preservation of sensitive heritage sites.

General Supervisor of Organizational Development unit

Museum sector - Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Cairo
01.2020 - 04.2023

1. Assessed work environments and communication systems to optimize operational efficiency.
2. Designed and enhanced HR processes, driving organizational growth and success.
3. Conducted cultural assessments to implement improvements across organizational levels.
4. Resolved complex conflicts, facilitating agreements to ensure stakeholder alignment.
5. Developed detailed project plans, setting clear deadlines to ensure timely completion.
6. Collaborated with senior executives to align organizational culture with strategic objectives.
7. Evaluated policies and procedures, implementing enhancements to boost performance outcomes.
8. Led workshops, surveys, and focus groups to drive targeted organ. Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
9. Monitored project progress and provided strategic guidance to ensure timely success.

Cultural Heritage Management Consultant

Atheneum
01.2021 - 01.2023

1. Engaged with government entities, community organizations, and heritage enthusiasts to build support for cultural heritage initiatives.

2. Oversaw heritage projects from inception to completion, ensuring effective budget, timeline, and resource management.

3. Provided strategic guidance on organizational design, process improvement, and change management initiatives.

4. Monitored project progress against timelines, budgets, and objectives.

Exhibition Manager

PHARAOHS LAND
Jaipur, India
08.2022 - 11.2022

1. Supervised the design, installation, and mounting of the exhibition, ensuring its effective execution.
2. Managed the exhibition budget and day-to-day operations to ensure an impactful visitor experience.
3. Organized lectures, workshops, and artistic presentations to promote Egyptian culture internationally.
4. Developed educational programs with local schools and art institutions to deepen public understanding of ancient Egyptian history.
5. Facilitated cultural exchanges through collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Culture.

Director of Artifacts & Information Affairs

Grand Egyptian Museum Project
08.2014 - 11.2019

1. Managed the transportation and documentation of 47,000 artifacts across Egypt, adhering to conservation standards.
2. Led a team of 100 professionals and managed a $20 million budget for collection management and artifact relocation.
3. Developed the Grand Egyptian Museum Database, documenting over 100,000 artifacts.
4. Coordinated artifact transfers to galleries prior to the museum's opening.
5. Directed the design and implementation of the Tutankhamun exhibition, collaborating with stakeholders from Japan and beyond.

Committees and High-Level Roles Involved:
• Member, High Committee of Artifact Selection
• Key Contributor, Museum Organizational Development
• Member, High Committee of Display
• Supervisor, High Committee of Artifact Transportation
• Member, High Committee for Choosing Display Companies
• Oversight, High Committee Supervising Operation Management Consultants
• Participant, Committee for Selecting Curators and Conservators

Manger of Archaeological content Department

Hill International - Hill-Ehaf consultation Engineer
12.2012 - 08.2014

1. Managed museum collections and monitored the GEM Database.
2. Developed strategic roadmaps in coordination with senior management.
3. Organized team-building exercises and assessed team performance to identify training needs.

General Manager

Japan International Co-Operation Agency - GEM project, Giza
08.2008 - 12.2013

1. Built and led a team of curators and researchers, forming the core of the database department for the Grand Egyptian Museum.

2. Supervised the capacity building plan for the museum's conservation centre, ensuring continuous professional development.

3. Coordinated negotiations for the Japan loan for the museum, acting as the liaison between Japanese and Egyptian counterparts.

4. Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.

Researcher

Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage - Cultnat
08.2006 - 08.2008

1. Led a team of researchers in documenting over 2,000 tombs from the Pyramids Plateau in the West Necropolis, ensuring detailed, high-quality records.

2. Managed the information system for documentation projects across more than five major archaeological sites, enhancing data accessibility and accuracy.

3. Collaborated with leadership to address key research questions and contributed to strategic plans for a national project aimed at mapping all archaeological sites in Egypt.

Egyptologist

Grand Egyptian Museum
05.2003 - 08.2006

1. Collected and edited data pertaining to the New Kingdom, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all entries.

2. Entered information into the museum’s database, maintaining an organized and up-to-date repository of artifacts.

3. Captured high-quality photographs of artifacts for inclusion in the database, enhancing visual documentation.

4. Assisted in the design and layout of various sections of the museum, contributing to an engaging visitor experienc.

Education

Diploma - Executive Management

American University
Cairo
01-2015

PMP Diploma - Project Management Professional

Cairo
01.2011

Tourist Guiding Diploma - Tourist Guiding

Faculty Of Tourism And Hotels
05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Egyptology

Faculty Of Archaeology
Cairo University
05.2000

Skills

  • Employee management
  • Staff development
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Operation management
  • Strategic consultancy
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Process improvements
  • Stakeholder relationship management

Certification

Japan 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017:

leading workshops for museum curators from Egypt for collection management at more than ten museums in japan.

Singapore2012:

Leading workshop with National museum of Singapore to create the Strategic collection management for Grand Egyptian Museum.

USA 2015:

Member of Cultural Heritage Preservation and Museum Management program by leading Egyptian team during visiting more than twenty museums.

France June, July 2019: Collection management LOUVER:

o Exhibition management: participate of preparation of two exhibitions

o collection management: participate with collection management department for artifacts transportation of new storerooms and cooperate with database team for collections software methods.

o Mounting: participate with the mounting team and the curators to improve display of Egyptian artifacts galley.

Accomplishments

  • Establishing and supervising a standard documentation and registration system for Grand Egyptian museum and apply for: - Tutankhamun collection - More than 90000 artifacts recorded on GEM database.
  • Create the strategic plan for the collection management during the international workshop in Singapore.
  • Leading the negations between the Egyptian and Japanese side to have four technical cooperation agreements for Grand Egyptian museum.
  • Supervising and manage the exhibition design of Tutankhamun at the grand Egyptian museum from primary concept to realization.
  • Developing Grand Egyptian museum database with more than 100000 entries.
  • Supervising and manage the exhibition design of the main gallery to exhibit 50,000 artifacts.
  • Planning and supervising transportation of more than 47,000 artifacts from all Egypt storerooms to Grand Egyptian museum including all the necessary procedures and conservation requirements.
  • Developing the collection management strategy, permanent exhibition and conservation strategy of the grand Egyptian museum.
  • Managing the database department to accomplish complete records for 100000 artifacts from sites all over Egypt ex. Tell-Basta, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor and Cairo Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun Collection (from museums and storerooms around Egypt).

Timeline

Cultural Heritage Consultant

Coin +partner Company
01.2024 - Current

Exhibition Manager

PHARAOHS LAND
08.2022 - 11.2022

Cultural Heritage Management Consultant

Atheneum
01.2021 - 01.2023

General Supervisor of Organizational Development unit

Museum sector - Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Cairo
01.2020 - 04.2023

Director of Artifacts & Information Affairs

Grand Egyptian Museum Project
08.2014 - 11.2019

Manger of Archaeological content Department

Hill International - Hill-Ehaf consultation Engineer
12.2012 - 08.2014

General Manager

Japan International Co-Operation Agency - GEM project, Giza
08.2008 - 12.2013

Researcher

Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage - Cultnat
08.2006 - 08.2008

Egyptologist

Grand Egyptian Museum
05.2003 - 08.2006

Diploma - Executive Management

American University

PMP Diploma - Project Management Professional

Tourist Guiding Diploma - Tourist Guiding

Faculty Of Tourism And Hotels

Bachelor of Arts - Egyptology

Faculty Of Archaeology
Mohamed Atwa