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Hossam Elbadry

@hossamelbadry

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Senior Localization and product growth leader focused on MENA travel and OTA markets.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in travel/OTA localization and product growth where I can drive Arabic market expansion, scale localization operations, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve acquisition and UX.

I am a Senior Localization & Product Leader with over 10 years of experience in the Travel & OTA industry, focused on Arabic market expansion and product localization across MENA.

I have led Arabic localization strategy across multiple domains, developed scalable localization workflows, and partnered with Product teams to improve Desktop, Mobile Web, and App user experiences.

My work supported digital growth through localized landing pages, Google Ads initiatives, and close collaboration with Marketing, Product, and Operations to align content with acquisition and conversion goals.

I am recognized for operational leadership, process optimization, team mentoring, and delivering measurable improvements in content quality and productivity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Localization & Product Manager

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Rehlat

Sep 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)

Led Arabic localization strategy across MENA domains, developed scalable localization workflows, and supported localized acquisition efforts that improved product-market fit and content quality across web and app channels.

Localization Strategy Localization Content Operations SEO SEM Google Ads Workflow Automation Team Leadership

Web Content Supervisor

Flyin

Jan 2017 - Aug 2017 (7 months)

Supervised content team performance and quality control, coordinated website content strategy with Product and Marketing, and delivered optimization recommendations to improve site performance and user experience.

Content Management Quality Control Website Optimization Content Strategy

Web Content Team Lead

Flyin

May 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Led daily operations of content production teams, designed content standards and manuals, and improved operational workflows to maintain consistent travel product quality.

Content Production Design Standards Process Improvement KPI Tracking

Senior Tour Operator

Bahrain Tours

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Developed inbound/outbound travel packages, managed end-to-end operations and customer experiences, and cultivated supplier and client relationships to support business growth.

Tour Operations Packaging Supplier Management Reservations Customer Experience

Contracting Manager

FTG – Fox Travel Egypt

Mar 2007 - Sep 2011 (4 years 6 months)

Negotiated hotel and Nile cruise contracts, managed reservations and operational coordination, and designed travel packages while ensuring service quality across guest journeys.

Contract Negotiation Reservations Management Supplier Relations Coordination Quality Assurance