{"id":108605,"date":"2025-12-10T09:51:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/?p=108605"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:33:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:33:27","slug":"wlcc-appoints-kamal-el-desouky-to-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/?p=108605","title":{"rendered":"WLCC Appoints Technology Strategist Kamal El Desouky to Its Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/\">World Luxury Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/strong> (WLCC) is honored to announce the appointment of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kamal-el-desouky-a6bb7876?originalSubdomain=kw\">Kamal El Desouky<\/a><\/strong> to the WLCC Board, joining the Chamber\u2019s distinguished circle of global leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 28 years of experience in information technology, including two decades in senior executive roles across Top 100 listed companies and major technology organizations throughout the GCC, Kamal brings a powerful blend of strategic clarity, global perspective, and transformative leadership to WLCC. His career spans high-impact roles in banking, telecommunications, and real estate, where he has led enterprise-scale IT strategy, architecture, operations, and digital innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Deputy Chief Technology Officer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urc.com.kw\/\"><strong>United Real Estate Company. K.S.C.P (URC)<\/strong><\/a>, one of the leading real estate developers in Kuwait and the\u00a0MENA region, Kamal is widely recognized for his ability to architect future-ready systems, cultivate international partnerships, and guide complex organizations through technological evolution. His reputation for excellence aligns seamlessly with WLCC\u2019s criteria for Board Membership \u2013 including executive leadership, global reach, thought leadership, and a commitment to innovation and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Powerful Addition to WLCC\u2019s Global Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kamal strengthens the Board in several strategic dimensions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital Innovation for the Luxury Sector:<\/strong> His deep expertise in technology strategy enhances WLCC\u2019s ability to guide the industry through digital transformation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Network Expansion:<\/strong> With strong relationships across GCC markets and international corporations, Kamal elevates WLCC\u2019s global influence and partnership capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic and Advisory Insight:<\/strong> His history of advising multinational leadership teams will support WLCC\u2019s long-term vision and collaborative initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational Excellence:<\/strong> His ability to design, lead, and deliver complex IT ecosystems brings valuable operational intelligence to WLCC\u2019s global agenda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honoring a Leader of Exceptional Integrity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kamal exemplifies the ethics, professionalism, and industry reputation expected of WLCC Board Members. His track record of responsible leadership, coupled with his commitment to collaborative progress, reinforces the Chamber\u2019s values and strategic priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKamal\u2019s depth of expertise and global strategic perspective make him an invaluable addition to our Board,\u201d said Alexander Chetchikov, President of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce. \u201cHis leadership will play a defining role in shaping WLCC\u2019s digital vision and strengthening our impact across the global luxury landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend our heartfelt congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kamal-el-desouky-a6bb7876?originalSubdomain=kw\">Kamal El Desouky <\/a>as he joins the WLCC Board and our global luxury community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about WLCC, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/\">https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) is honored to announce the appointment of Kamal El Desouky to the WLCC Board, joining the Chamber\u2019s distinguished circle of global leaders. 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