Professor Hamid Rushwan is the Chief Executive of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). He is a Senior Professor and Consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology with over 30 years of experience. 

Prof Rushwan has a wide range of international expertise and has been actively involved in the field of women's health for the past 2 decades, including clinical work, health services management, research, and teaching. Prof Rushwan has been closely involved in women's health program management and resource allocation activities at a national and international level, and has contributed to the implementation of many successful projects and the establishment of sustainable women's health institutions.