Chada El Islam Benmahcene

Chada El Islam is a global technology and digital product leader and Founder and CEO of ENTROGX Ventures, with over 13 years of experience across leading technology and energy companies including Microsoft, General Electric and Baker Hughes. She also has a strong track record of supporting startups, entrepreneurs and technology communities. Her work sits at the intersection of technology, digital policy and sustainability. She has contributed to international dialogues through platforms including the G20, BRICS and Expo 2020, while championing women and youth in STEM, investment mentorship and inclusive technology ecosystems across the Arab world. Chada’s leadership and impact have earned recognition including being named among Dubai’s Top 50 Most Influential Women in 2023 and selected by the BBC among the 100 Arab Female Heroes in Volunteering. A top graduate of The American University in Cairo, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Business Administration, Chad