Hesham Qandil

ModernPoliticianEgypt1962 — ?

Water engineer who served as Morsi PM.

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Quick Facts

Born

1962

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score38.5

Hesham Qandil — Complete Timeline

2012 AD

Appointment as Prime Minister of EgyptPolitical Action◆ Major

Hesham Qandil was appointed Prime Minister by President Mohamed Morsi in July 2012. A water engineer by training, Qandil was tasked with forming a technocratic government to address Egypt's economic and social challenges.

Prime MinisterEgyptMorsi

Impact: national

2013 AD

Resignation after 2013 coupPolitical Action◆ Major

Qandil resigned as Prime Minister in July 2013, following the military coup that ousted President Morsi. He was later arrested and sentenced to prison for failing to implement a court order related to the privatization of a state-owned company.

ResignationCoupEgypt

Impact: nationaltragic