Maha Attia brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the Egyptian energy sector, where she has played a pivotal role in shaping national energy policies and driving transformative initiatives. Currently, she serves as the Head of the Strategic Planning Committee and Assistant Vice-Chairman for Foreign Trade at the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS). In these roles, Maha aligns the company’s strategies with Egypt's Vision 2030 and the Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy 2035, positioning EGAS as a key contributor to Egypt’s energy future.

Maha’s distinguished career includes significant roles within the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). As the leader of the Oil & Gas Modernization Program, she led initiatives in organizational transformation, sustainability, digitalization, and talent development, establishing new standards for sector modernization.

Her extensive expertise includes her role as Vice Head of the Technical Office at the Ministry of Petroleum, where she contributed to Egypt’s 2035 National Energy Strategy and Subsidy Reform Strategy, and led high-impact projects. Maha is highly regarded for her experience in international collaboration, working with global energy organizations and international development institutions to strengthen Egypt’s pioneering role in the regional and global energy landscape, supporting its aspiration to become a regional gas hub.

An advocate for sustainability and data-driven governance, Maha pioneered the first Decision Support System within the Egyptian government, significantly enhancing strategic planning and operational efficiency in the energy sector. She holds an engineering degree and an MBA from the German University in Cairo.