Walid Hendawi
Founder & Chairman
From operational execution on the ground to building a diversified investment platform in Syria.
Walid Hendawi is a business leader who guides his work through an investment-driven and execution-focused vision centered on transforming opportunities into real-world ventures that generate sustainable economic and service impact.
Through his experience in founding and managing companies and building strategic partnerships, he works to develop an integrated business ecosystem spanning telecommunications, technology, infrastructure, energy, real estate development, industry, education, and services.
His vision is focused on delivering practical, implementation-ready solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve service quality, and create meaningful value for partners, investors, government entities, and local communities, aligned with the demands of the current stage and supportive of long-term development and investment.
Extended Biography
Walid Hassan Hendawi, born in Aleppo in 1991, began his professional career at an early age in investment and economic development, gradually building and managing companies across strategic sectors including telecommunications, technology, investment, and economic consulting.
He has held leadership positions in economic, institutional, and civic work, contributing to the development of service-oriented and community-driven initiatives. His expertise spans strategy formulation, partnership building, and management of civil society and volunteer-based organizations. He served as a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Northern Aleppo Countryside for several years, was a member of the Syrian Advisory Council in Turkey, and currently serves as Vice Chairman of a football sports club in Turkey, as well as a board member of Al-Ittihad Club in Aleppo.
Education & Professional Certifications
Academic Certifications
Holder of continuing education certificates issued by universities and higher education institutions in Turkey and Northern Cyprus, covering technical, commercial, and management disciplines:
- Rauf Denktaş University
Continuing Education Application and Research Center - Rauf Denktaş University
Continuing Education Application and Research Center - İstanbul Arel University – ARELSEM
- İstanbul Şişli Meslek Yüksekokulu – UZEM
- İstanbul Arel University – ARELSEM
- İstanbul Şişli Meslek Yüksekokulu – UZEM
- İstanbul Arel University – ARELSEM
- Haliç University – Continuing Education Center
Academic Education
Walid Hendawi has completed academic certifications and continuing education programs issued by universities and academic institutions in Türkiye and Northern Cyprus in areas including logistics and supply chain management, sales and marketing management, network operations, technical technical services, communication systems, and sales technologies—reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and operational excellence.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and Economics — Business Administration
- Political Science and International Relations — Ongoing
Trainings
- Protection Mainstreaming Standards in Civil Society Networks — 2022
- International Humanitarian Law: Rights of Prisoners and Detainees, Geneva Call — 2022
- Legal and Forensic Documentation for Victims of Arbitrary Detention, Free Syrian Lawyers Association — 2022
- Sphere Humanitarian Standards — 2020
- Child Advocacy and Protection, IOM Program — 2019
- Small Project Management and Risk Analysis (SWOT) — 2019
- Civil and Commercial Arbitration in Prisoner and Divorce Matters, Free Syrian Lawyers Association — 2017
Operational Achievements
Walid Hendawi has built extensive hands-on experience across institutional, developmental, and investment-driven environments through founding, operating, and leading businesses and strategic initiatives spanning telecommunications, fiber optics, technology, infrastructure, energy, logistics, urban development, and investment-oriented ventures. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the establishment and governance of educational, institutional, and developmental initiatives while leading operational and infrastructure projects, including large-scale fiber-optic network development (FTTH), partnership-driven business models, and execution-focused investment initiatives. His experience combines strategic leadership, operational execution, investment structuring, negotiations, stakeholder coordination, and partnership development to transform opportunities into scalable and sustainable ventures.
- Deployed more than 200 km of fiber optic cables as core infrastructure in Northern Aleppo (Vatan Telecom, since 2017)
- Oversaw an FTTH project serving more than 90,000 residential subscribers
- Delivered wired and wireless internet services to over 100,000 subscribers through Sham Future (since 2013)
- Direct operational experience engaging with government entities, governorates, and regulatory frameworks
- Proven expertise in drafting official correspondence, negotiation, partnership development, and investment file preparation
Leadership Vision
Walid Hendawi’s leadership vision is grounded in the belief that investment opportunities create value only when they can be transformed into executable, operational, and scalable projects. His approach combines local market understanding, operational expertise, opportunity structuring, and partnerships with investors, institutions, and government stakeholders.
He believes that rebuilding Syria’s economy requires practical investment-led solutions, infrastructure development, and institutional partnerships capable of bridging local expertise with regional and international capital to create measurable long-term impact.
Leadership & Civic Roles
- Member, Board of Trustees, Aleppo Syria Fund — 2026
- Member, Board of Trustees & Co-Founder, Zaytoonah International University — Syria, Aleppo, Azaz — 2021 to Present
- Founding Member, Syrian Coalition of Volunteer Teams and Humanitarian Initiatives in Northern Syria — 2022–2023
- Programs Director (Head of Development & Training), Fikr Center for Studies and Development — 2020–2023
- Field Team Leader, Syrian Center for Environmental Protection — 2021–2022
- Human Resources Manager, Syrian Center for Mine Clearance and War Remnants — 2017–2018
- Founding Member, Haneen Women’s Collective — 2015–2017
"If entrusted with this responsibility, I will work to build an institutional network of relationships for Syria that transforms into executable investment opportunities and strategic partnerships within a framework that preserves sovereignty, strengthens trust, and delivers clear economic impact."
Walid Hendawi | Founder & Chairman
“We do not stop at identifying opportunities; we work to transform them into executable, investable, and scalable projects.”
Kayan’s strength was built on a deep understanding of the market from the ground up — not from theoretical assumptions. The Group was established on extensive operational expertise across telecommunications and infrastructure, before evolving into an institutional investment platform managing an interconnected portfolio of companies operating in strategic sectors that support Syria’s next phase of economic development.
We manage Kayan as a unified structure, guided by clear objectives, disciplined governance, and an executive team capable of transforming opportunities into scalable, investable assets. We believe the most meaningful impact comes from long-term investment in digital infrastructure, responsible real estate development, tourism, technology, and advanced services.
We invite investors, financial institutions, regional partners, and institutional stakeholders to connect with our Investor Relations team to explore opportunities across our portfolio.
Walid Hendawi
Founder & Chairman
From Operations to Investment
2013 — 2026
Sham Future
Launching wired and wireless internet services and building an operational base exceeding one hundred thousand subscribers creating stable cash flow and a strong foundation for expansion.
Hendawi Teknoloji
Building a technology driven business focused on devices and related services while establishing a commercial network that supported regional growth
Vatan Telecom
Entering the telecommunications infrastructure sector and initiating fiber optic network projects in high demand strategic areas.
Launch of FTTH Projects
Reaching more than ninety thousand residential subscribers through a high growth subscription based business model.
Kayan Commercial Holding Group
Consolidating all activities under a unified investment platform with a clear governance structure enhancing readiness for large scale partnerships and financing.
Major Strategic Projects
Developing high value projects including real estate developments Aleppo Corniche energy and industrial projects with strong potential for external investment.
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an investment opportunity or strategic partnership?
Kayan Trading Holding Group invites investors, financial institutions, regional partners, and institutional stakeholders to connect directly with the Investor Relations team to explore opportunities across the Group’s portfolio.