Muhammed Mekki

Muhammed Mekki is a Teaching Fellow of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at London Business School (LBS). He teaches courses including 'Developing Entrepreneurial Opportunities' and 'Managing Digital Organisations' and contributes to Executive Education programs focused on corporate innovation. Dr. Mekki holds a BSc from the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from SOAS University of London.

Professional Background:

• Co-founded e-commerce company Namshi (acquired in 2017 in one of MENA's largest venture-backed exits)
• Founding Partner at AstroLabs, establishing 1,500+ businesses across Saudi Arabia and UAE

Research Focus: Entrepreneurship, strategic business development, digital transformation, and corporate innovation ecosystems.

Contact: mmekki@london.edu