Sir Mohamed 'Mo' Ibrahim, C.B.E., is a Sudanese-British businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder of Celtel (mobile telecom) and Mo Ibrahim Foundation. His career is rooted in telecommunications engineering, strategic investment, and African political and social governance.

Ibrahim holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alexandria (Egypt), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Birmingham (U.K.), and a Ph.D. from the University of Bradford. His philosophical approach centers on technological inclusion, scale efficiency, and promoting good governance in Africa.

• Celtel International (Founder & Former Owner): The foundational source of his wealth, a major mobile telecommunications operator in Africa (sold to MTC Kuwait for $3.4 billion in 2005).
• Mo Ibrahim Foundation (Founder): The core philanthropic vehicle, focused on promoting good governance and strong leadership in Africa.
• Telecom Pioneer: His success is built on pioneering mobile infrastructure and prepaid mobile services across 14 African countries.
• Academic Background: He holds multiple degrees, including an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.

Sir Mohamed Ibrahim's strategic genius was his commitment to mobile technology in Africa. He founded Celtel in 1998, recognizing the immense, untapped potential of mobile phones to leapfrog fixed-line infrastructure across the continent. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the mobile telecom revolution and driving digital inclusion in Africa.

The pinnacle of his financial career was the $3.4 billion sale of Celtel to MTC Kuwait in 2005. Following the exit, he launched the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (2006), which is dedicated to promoting good governance through the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership ($5 million prize). His wealth is secured by the colossal liquid gains from the Celtel sale and his long-term private investments.

Sir Mohamed Ibrahim's social impact is massive and structural, tied to Celtel's role in providing essential mobile connectivity to millions of Africans, accelerating digital inclusion and economic growth. His Mo Ibrahim Foundation provides a massive structural contribution to promoting democracy and good governance in Africa (through the Ibrahim Prize).

His structural contribution is tied to his belief in technology as a force for empowerment and his influential role in African policy and governance reform.

Sir Mohamed Ibrahim maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global telecom and philanthropic sectors.

Residing in London, U.K., his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to technology investment, governance reform, and high-impact philanthropy.