Mohamed Derbala

Mohamed Derbala

Managing Partner, North Africa & Francophone Africa, Moharram & Partners (M&P) | Board Member,

Forset Haya Association for Rare Diseases

Mohamed Derbala serves as Managing Partner for North Africa and Francophone Africa, where he leads the

Africa Hub, bringing more than 25 years of experience in government affairs and public policy across the

Middle East and Africa.

Derbala specializes in strategic advisory for investors, multinational corporations and major regional

institutions, particularly on market-entry strategies, alignment with regulatory frameworks, and effective

participation in policy development—helping enable sustainable growth in complex and continuously

evolving economic environments.

Through close engagement with senior decision-makers, Mr. Derbala supports investment facilitation and

strategic policy direction, helping clients build trusted, long-term relationships with governments, regulators

and key economic stakeholders. His professional strength lies in translating public-sector priorities into

practical, actionable business strategies that serve private-sector interests and expansion ambitions.

Mr. Derbala has built his extensive expertise through a distinguished career, including serving as a liaison

between the Egyptian Government and the U.S. Department of State, contributing to regional policy

coordination and strategic stakeholder engagement. Earlier in his career, he held senior advisory positions

within Egypt’s Ministry of Interior, developing a deep understanding of public-sector decision-making and

regulatory institutions. This background continues to strengthen his ability to engage effectively with

policymakers, with a sustained focus on advancing investment, reform and economic impact.

Under his leadership, Mr. Derbala has provided critical support to major global companies, including

Coca-Cola, Meta, TikTok, Kaspersky, Illumina, and Johnson & Johnson, enabling successful market entry and

expansion in Algeria. These efforts were supported by a strong local presence and a series of high-level

meetings with ministers and government officials, aimed at strengthening the investment environment and

facilitating business establishment in Algeria.