Basilinna Partners with Dr. Zahi Hawass and the Zahi Hawass Foundation

We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Dr. Zahi Hawass, the world-renowned Egyptologist and Former Egyptian Minister of Antiquities. Dr. Hawass will be joining as an Executive Director for Basilinna to advise our clients on culture and heritage related matters. 

Dr. Hawass also serves as the founding Executive Director of the newly launched Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage. We are pleased that he has also agreed to be a Senior Fellow at the Basilinna Institute. 

Through this partnership, Basilinna, with the support of Dr. Hawass and other experts, will offer enhanced solutions for our clients focused on the arts, culture, and heritage sectors.  With our expanded capabilities, we can offer a full range of services to include cultural institution partnerships, event management focused on cultural heritage and creative economy, and creating economic opportunities centered around cultural assets 

“We are honored to partner with Dr. Zahi Hawass, whose expertise and passion for cultural heritage are unparalleled,” said Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO of Basilinna. “This collaboration strengthens our mission to empower governments, institutions, and communities to leverage their cultural assets and protect their past while building sustainable opportunities for future generations.” 

Dr. Hawass has captivated the world with his groundbreaking discoveries, from uncovering the Tombs of the Pyramid Builders to leading the Egyptian Mummy Project. His incomparable contributions to the field highlight the importance of safeguarding history. 

“As Executive Director at Basilinna, I look forward to bringing my passion for cultural heritage into new arenas,” said Dr. Zahi Hawass. “Together, we can empower institutions and communities to elevate their cultural assets as tools for global understanding and sustainable growth.” 

Basilinna and Dr. Hawass are uniquely positioned to guide clients in preserving, celebrating, and leveraging cultural heritage as a cornerstone for innovation and economic growth. This partnership enhances Basilinna’s leadership in offering comprehensive advisory, strategic communications, and economic development services tailored to governments, cultural institutions, NGOs, and the private sector.