CEO Women has officially announced the nomination of Sandrine El Khodry as President of CEO Women Europe, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s international expansion strategy and its vision to strengthen its presence across Europe and global business markets.
The announcement reflects CEO Women’s continued commitment to building a powerful international platform that connects women leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers through strategic partnerships, cross-border collaboration, and impactful global initiatives.
Sandrine El Khodry currently serves as Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing at Alcatel-Lucent, one of the world’s leading providers of secure networking and communication solutions. She leads the company’s global commercial strategy and oversees an international network of business partnerships and sales operations, with a clear ambition: positioning Alcatel-Lucent as a trusted partner for critical, secure and outcome-driven transformation.
With nearly three decades of international experience in technology, telecommunications, leadership, and business transformation, Ms. El Khodry has built an outstanding global career through leadership positions at major international companies including Airbus, British Telecom, eUNetworks, and Alcatel-Lucent.
Her expertise spans mobility solutions, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, customer experience, and international business development, making her one of the most influential global leaders in the technology and business sectors.
Ms. El Khodry is also widely recognized for her multicultural leadership approach and her ability to lead global teams across diverse international environments. Having lived and worked across Europe while maintaining strong connections to the Middle East, she brings a unique international perspective that aligns closely with CEO Women’s vision for global collaboration and cultural connectivity.
In addition to her executive leadership role, Ms. El Khodry serves as a Foreign Trade Advisor for the French Government and actively supports entrepreneurship and international business initiatives. She is also known as a speaker, mentor, and thought leader in leadership, organizational culture, and transformation.
Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Mona Morad, Founder of CEO Women and CEO of On Air Group, declared: “Sandrine El Khodry’s nomination represents a strategic step in strengthening CEO Women’s international presence and reflects our ambition to expand the European and global business network.”
For her part, Sandrine El Khodry stated: “It is a profound honor to take on this role at such a pivotal moment for international business. Throughout my career, I have witnessed how diverse leadership and cross-cultural collaboration drive sustainable growth. I look forward to working with our members to strengthen the bridges between Europe and the Middle East, and to opening new opportunities for women leaders to thrive on the global stage.”
Under Ms. El Khodry’s leadership, CEO Women Europe is expected to play a key role in expanding international partnerships, strengthening business connectivity between Europe and the Middle East, and creating new opportunities for women leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide.
