Transforming global manufacturing through quality leadership, compliance innovation, and sustainable operational excellence.
In today’s competitive manufacturing and food production landscape, quality, safety, and compliance are not merely regulatory requirements—they are essential drivers of business performance and customer trust. Mohamed Ismail El-Najjar has built his career around this principle, transforming quality management systems into strategic assets that strengthen organizations across multiple industries.
With more than 15 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, packaging compliance, and operational excellence, El-Najjar has become a respected leader and consultant helping organizations align with international standards while improving efficiency, governance, and product reliability.
Building a Career in Quality and Compliance
El-Najjar’s professional journey began in the food industry, where he worked as a Quality Control Chemist at Egypt Foods Group. This early experience provided him with practical exposure to laboratory testing, production quality control, and the fundamentals of food safety systems.
He later advanced to Quality Control Manager at El-Banna Group, where he developed a deeper understanding of operational oversight and regulatory compliance. These early roles shaped his commitment to building systems that ensure both product integrity and consumer safety.
Over the following years, El-Najjar expanded his expertise across multiple sectors including food processing, packaging materials, plastics, chemicals, and industrial manufacturing, gaining comprehensive knowledge of quality systems in complex operational environments.
Leadership in Quality Assurance and Operational Excellence
Throughout his career, El-Najjar has held several senior leadership positions overseeing integrated quality, safety, and environmental management systems. His roles as Quality and HSE Manager at YESPACK Packaging Solutions, TOPAZ, and Orient Paints strengthened his expertise in implementing internationally recognized standards and operational frameworks.
His ability to design structured quality systems and lead compliance initiatives positioned him as a key operational leader in organizations seeking to strengthen governance and maintain global certification standards.
Later, he served as Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager at Innovative Plastics Industries (iPLAS FZCO), where he oversaw quality and regulatory frameworks across multiple facilities and product lines.
Driving Compliance at a Global Manufacturing Scale
One of El-Najjar’s most significant leadership roles came as Quality Assurance and Compliance Director at EG PLAST Group, a major packaging manufacturing group exporting products to more than 30 countries across Europe, 30 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia—including Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Lebanon, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Kuwait, and Qatar.
EG PLAST Group operates multiple manufacturing facilities producing a diverse range of packaging and industrial materials such as flexible films and sustainable food packaging**, serving clients across fast-moving consumer goods and industrial sectors.
The group operates across multiple manufacturing facilities producing a wide range of packaging and industrial materials, including:
- PVC cling films
- Polyethylene stretch films
- Polyethylene blown films
- Non-woven polypropylene materials
- Aluminum foil and trays
- Paper cores and paper cups
- Industrial oils
In this role, El-Najjar led the development and implementation of enterprise-level quality and compliance frameworks across several companies within the group. His work ensured alignment with international quality standards while maintaining operational consistency across global supply chains.
Expertise in International Standards and Certification
A certified Lead Auditor, El-Najjar specializes in a broad spectrum of international management system standards, including:
- BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards)
- FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System
- ISO 9001 Quality Management
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management
- ISO 22301 Business Continuity
- ISO 27001 Information Security
Over the course of his career, he has conducted more than 150 professional audits, supporting organizations through accreditation, recertification, risk analysis, and corrective action implementation.
His expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) has helped organizations improve operational resilience and strengthen governance frameworks.
“Quality is not a destination,” El-Najjar often says. “It’s a culture we build every day—measurable, teachable, and essential for long-term trust.”
Entrepreneurship and Consulting Impact
Driven by a vision to expand the culture of quality and compliance across the region, El-Najjar founded Bright Star of Quality (BSQ) Consulting & Training, where he provided consulting services and professional training programs focused on management systems and operational excellence.
Through this platform, he successfully supported more than 85 organizations in implementing international management systems while training over 3,500 professionals across the MENA region.
BSQ’s regional outreach also grew through cooperation agreements with four private universities, delivering training programs that reached more than 150 companies and inspiring industry professionals to apply quality practices in sectors as diverse as manufacturing, logistics, and food processing.
His professional communication footprint also extends online, with more than 100 impactful and targeted articles on LinkedIn, helping raise awareness and foster dialogue on achieving excellence in compliance and governance.
His work has played a key role in strengthening industry awareness of quality governance and developing skilled professionals capable of leading compliance initiatives within their organizations.
Today, El-Najjar continues this mission as Founder and Director of Operations at Assurance Certification Services (ACS), where he contributes to the development of certification programs and supports organizations in achieving internationally recognized compliance standards.
Strengthening Global Compliance Through Assurance Certification Services (ACS)
Today, El-Najjar continues this mission as Founder and Director of Operations at Assurance Certification Services (ACS)—a pioneering certification and auditing organization serving partners throughout Egypt, the Gulf, and the wider Middle East.
ACS provides internationally recognized certification programs, including BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., SEDEX, FSSC 22000, and ISO standards, tailored to the evolving compliance needs of global supply chains. Under El-Najjar’s leadership, ACS has awarded over 50 certifications and supported 200 companies, with 96% reporting measurable improvements in operational efficiency following certification.
By integrating sustainability, transparency, and technology into assessment frameworks, El-Najjar has positioned ACS as a trusted partner for organizations seeking reliable, ethical, and value-driven compliance pathways.
Academic Foundation and Professional Development
El-Najjar’s leadership in quality management is supported by strong academic credentials and professional certifications.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Total Quality Management and an MBA from Ain Shams University, along with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition from Benha University’s Faculty of Agriculture.
In addition, he earned a Total Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt Diploma from the British Phoenix Academy, reinforcing his expertise in continuous improvement and process optimization.
He has also obtained several professional certifications in quality management systems, food safety standards, and integrated management auditing, further strengthening his position as a trusted advisor in the field.
Shaping a Culture of Quality
Throughout his career, Mohamed Ismail El-Najjar has remained committed to a clear objective: transforming quality systems from regulatory requirements into drivers of measurable business value.
By combining operational leadership, technical expertise, and consulting experience, he continues to help organizations strengthen compliance governance, improve operational performance, and enhance customer confidence in increasingly complex global markets.
True quality leadership is about people, purpose, and progress,” he adds. “When teams understand the ‘why’ behind compliance, sustainable excellence naturally follows.”