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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.