Lilly appoints Mostafa Abdelrahman as President and General Manager of its regional headquarter in Saudi Arabia
- Abdelrahman is poised to drive Lilly’s strategic objectives and innovation agenda in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Appointment of longstanding leader as President and General Manager of Lilly’s regional headquarters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, underscores the company’s commitment to advancing patient access, healthcare excellence, and scientific collaboration in the country
Lilly announced the appointment of Mostafa Abdelrahman as President and General Manager for the Regional Headquarter (RHQ) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), underscoring the company’s continued commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and improving patient outcomes across the country and the broader region.
Abdelrahman has a distinguished career spanning more than 17 years at Lilly, including three years as a national sales director in KSA, which is also where his professional journey began as a medical sales representative. He brings extensive experience in leadership across sales, marketing, ethics and compliance, and business transformation. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as Lilly deepens its partnerships in KSA’s rapidly transforming healthcare ecosystem.
Commenting on his appointment, Abdelrahman said: “It is a privilege to lead Lilly’s operations in Saudi Arabia at such a transformative time in the Kingdom’s healthcare journey. As the country advances its vision for healthcare excellence and innovation, we are excited to continue our longstanding partnership of over 40 years with Saudi Arabia, to help turn ambition into reality.
The Kingdom represents one of the most dynamic and forward-looking healthcare environments globally. By accelerating access to breakthrough therapies, advancing scientific collaboration, and investing in local capabilities, we aim to make meaningful contributions to advance health outcomes for the people of this country and the wider region.”
Mostafa most recently served as Associate Vice President of International Marketing Capabilities in the International Business Unit of Lilly in the United States, where he led transformative initiatives in omnichannel engagement and the application of artificial intelligence to enhance customer interactions.
His leadership has driven meaningful innovation across key Lilly international markets, including Japan, China, and Europe. He is also widely recognized for his inclusive leadership approach. Mostafa holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science from Cairo University.
Lilly’s presence in KSA has grown significantly in recent years. The company is continuing to build strategic collaborations with leading health institutions. With the country prioritizing healthcare as a cornerstone of its national development strategy, Lilly’s ongoing global investments in research and development (R&D), talent development, and scientific collaboration, position the company as a critical player in bringing innovation to KSA for the benefit of Saudi patients.
