Wael Ghaly is the founder and CEO of WGNEX Inc., a proudly Canadian firm with a global reach and a mission to transform procurement into a strategic force for growth.

His journey began as a young veterinarian on a bustling dairy farm — a hands-on start that shaped his instinct for systems, resilience, and real-world impact. That early exposure to complexity laid the foundation for a career defined by adaptability, precision, and purpose.

Wael transitioned into pharmaceutical sales with global leaders like Pfizer, BMS, and Lilly, where he rose through people management, pricing strategy, and Six Sigma leadership. These roles sharpened his ability to lead teams, navigate market dynamics, and deliver value through strategic execution and human connection.

Over nearly 15 years in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Wael built a career across borders — absorbing lessons from every encounter, learning from failure as much as success, and developing a rare ability to see what to avoid, what to consider, and what it takes to move with clarity.

Since calling Canada home over the last decade, Wael has led and contributed to strategic procurement initiatives across public health and global pharma. At Eli Lilly, he served as a one-person procurement lead — overseeing all indirect categories in Saudi Arabia and later in Canada, where he developed sourcing strategies, negotiated contracts, and aligned procurement with business growth. At Johnson & Johnson, he was part of a high-performing team supporting agency partnerships, data acquisition, and outsourced commercial operations across North America.

At Canadian Blood Services, Wael managed procurement for life-saving portfolios including Plasma Proteins, bleeding disorder medicines, laboratory equipment, and contract manufacturing agreements. He led competitive processes, optimized supplier relationships, and championed a value proposition rooted in secure supply and risk mitigation — always balancing compliance, cost, and continuity.

Throughout his career, Wael has played a key role in countless therapeutic launches, patient support programs, and pharmacy initiatives — each adding a layer to the mosaic of experience that defines his approach. Beneath the results lies a wealth of accumulated knowledge: cross-functional leadership, vendor alignment, and a deep understanding of how procurement drives real-world impact.

His certifications span sustainable supply chains, supplier diversity, strategic negotiation, operational excellence, and leadership resilience — reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement and purpose-driven strategy.

Wael’s approach is grounded in collaboration. He’s built trusted partnerships with vendors across the globe, earning respect not just for the results he delivers, but for the way he delivers them — with clarity, empathy, and a smile. His ability to connect with people, navigate complexity, and elevate supplier relationships is what sets him apart.

WGNEX Inc. is the product of that mosaic — a firm built not just on expertise, but on experience. From startups seeking agility to enterprises navigating legacy systems, Wael brings strategic clarity, human insight, and global perspective to every engagement.

This is human-powered strategy.
This is WGNEX.