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Mohammed Ibrahim
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Communications
- Industry
- Telecom
- Residence
- London
- Organization
- Founder at Mo Ibrahim Foundation
- Education
- University of Alexandria (Bachelor of Arts/Science)University of Birmingham (Ph.D)University of Bradford (Master)
- Marital Status
- Married
- Children
- 2
Biography
Mohammed "Mo" Ibrahim founded Celtel International in 1998, one of the first mobile phone companies serving Africa and the Middle East.
He sold Celtel to Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Company for $3.4 billion in 2005 and pocketed $1.4 billion.
Since then, he's focused on fighting corrupt leadership in Africa through the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, directed by his daughter, Hadeel.
Ibrahim also chairs the board of Satya Capital, a private equity fund that invests in African businesses, education and healthcare.
About
Ibrahim's foundation has awarded the Ibrahim Prize, $5 million plus $200,000 annually for the rest of a laureate's life, to presidents of seven African countries.
He was born in Sudan.