Yamen Safi

Creative and technical executive with 18+ years of leadership experience delivering large-scale immersive experiences, interactive installations, permanent multimedia attractions, and smart environments across cultural, governmental, and commercial sectors in the Middle East. Specialized in transforming physical spaces into high-impact experiential environments through the integration of storytelling, advanced AV infrastructure, interactive systems, and innovative technology solutions. Proven ability to structure and secure multi-million-dollar projects, lead cross-functional teams, and align immersive design with tourism, brand, and commercial objectives.

Experienced in stakeholder coordination with government authorities, developers, agencies, and enterprise clients.

Chief Creative Officer / Partner at Digital Sphere Solutions (Egypt & GCC) (2020-01 – Present)

Lead creative, technical, and strategic direction for immersive cultural destinations, interactive installations, smart sales centers, and large-scale experiential environments.

• Lead creative, technical, and strategic direction for immersive cultural destinations, interactive installations, smart sales centers, and large-scale experiential environments
• Direct full lifecycle development of permanent immersive shows and multimedia attractions
• Structure and secure high-value government cultural redevelopment projects
• Design and implement interactive installations integrating hardware, software, and content ecosystems
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across creative, engineering, content, and integration domains
• Oversee feasibility studies, technical architecture, budgeting frameworks, and procurement strategy
• Align experiential design with tourism KPIs, visitor engagement goals, and commercial performance

Founder & Managing Director at Elements Innovations (2011-01 – 2020-12)

Founded and led an interactive technology and experience integration firm delivering smart branches, digital environments, experiential activations, and enterprise integration systems across banking, telecom, tourism, and government sectors.

• Designed and implemented business strategies and operational frameworks
• Oversaw project execution from planning through delivery and post-project follow-up
• Managed budgeting, resource allocation, and supplier contract strategy
• Led integration of interactive systems with enterprise backend infrastructures
• Directed experiential events and branded engagement platforms

Production Manager at Next Vision Multimedia Production (2006-01 – 2010-12)

B.Sc. in Accounting – Ajman University of Science & Technology