Sameh El Fangary

Gulf Cluster President at AstraZeneca and is the elected Chairman of PHRMAG

Sameh El Fangary currently holds the position of Gulf Cluster President at AstraZeneca and is the elected Chairman of PHRMAG. Over the span of his 27-year career, Sameh has gained significant expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, covering a wide array of disease areas including Primary Care, Specialties, Oncology, Rare Diseases, and vaccines. His experience, rooted locally and expanded globally, has seen him live and work in most cities across the GCC countries, as well as take on roles at the company’s global headquarters, covering diverse countries. Driven by a passion for science and innovation, alongside his role as Chairman of PHRMAG, Sameh is dedicated to fostering collaboration, nurturing talent, and creating patient-focused partnerships that deliver meaningful impact. He is committed to health equity, ecosystem resilience, and sustainability. Sameh thrives on working with ambitious teams, navigating challenges with an agile mindset, and laying strong foundations for sustainable growth. His track record showcases a balanced ability to excel in the present while transforming for the future.