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Senior Or Top Management Position In The Financial Industry
Maadi
Summary
Accomplished financial executive and corporate governance expert with over 25 years of experience in commercial banking, investment banking, capital markets, and financial restructuring. Proven leadership in building and managing financial institutions, driving corporate governance best practices with board experience in more than 25 companies, and leading digital transformation initiatives. Sought-after advisor, board member, and keynote speaker with a strong regional network across the banking and non-bank financial sectors. Recognized for expertise in finance, corporate restructuring & turnaround, and ESG-driven investments. Corporate leader with a comprehensive background in governance and strategic oversight, ready to bring expertise to a new role. Proven track record of steering companies towards growth and operational excellence, with a focus on fostering collaborative team environments and achieving key objectives. Renowned for effective decision-making and adept at adapting to evolving business landscapes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Chairman & CEO
MPower Investments
01.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Founded and lead a boutique investment firm specializing in financial restructuring, corporate governance, and sustainability consulting.
- Advised on numerous sizeable financial restructuring and capital market transactions in renewable energy, F&B and retail among others.
- Led corporate governance reforms for major institutions in MENA, including the development of governance codes for Iraqi and Jordanian banks.
- Partnered with IFC/World Bank as a supplier of corporate governance training.
- Partnered with Westgate Consulting to provide training more than thousand bankers in Egypt.
- Founded and lead a boutique investment firm specializing in financial restructuring, corporate governance, and sustainability consulting.
CEO
Alexandria Business Association Microfinance
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led the growth of the business 30 in a year, while reducing risk and improving collection from 95% to 97%.
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to modernize lending operations, leveraging AI credit scoring and cashless process achieving 99% cashless payments and 87% cashless collections.
- Restructured HR and business models to mitigate post-COVID-19 financial risks.
- Appointed to FRA Advisory committee for SME and microfinance development.
Chairman & CEO
Facilities for Facility Management
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Established and managed the first public sector facility management company serving peer companies in construction & Real Estate Development.
- Initiated Covid measures and precautions helping customers to overcome the crisis.
- Established and managed the first public sector facility management company serving peer companies in construction & Real Estate Development.
CEO
Post for Investment
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed a 3.5 billion private equity portfolio across ICT, real estate, energy, and infrastructure.
- Established the firm’s investment vision and strategic positioning as a leading Egyptian PE firm.
Chairman & CEO
Arab Finance Brokerage
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Built and scaled one of Egypt’s premier online trading platforms.
- Pioneered digital financial services, including mobile, intraday trading solutions and access to international markets.
Chief of Staff
Barclays Bank Egypt
01.1995 - 01.2008
- Led strategic initiatives, budget oversight, and regulatory engagements.
Senior Relationship Director
Barclays Bank Egypt
01.1995 - 01.2008
- Managed high-value banking clients in key industries.
Corporate Finance & Capital Markets
Citibank Egypt
01.1995 - 01.2008
- Led investment analysis, bond issuances, and structured credit transactions.
Education
MBA - Finance, Investments & Securities
B.Sc. - Banking Management
Skills
Executive Leadership
Board Leadership
Corporate Governance
Investment Strategy
Financial Strategy
Capital Markets
Banking
M&A
Restructuring
Private Equity
Digital Transformation
Fintech
Risk Management
Compliance
Financial restructuring
Corporate governance
Digital transformation
Investment analysis
Stakeholder engagement
Team leadership
Change management
Stakeholder management
Attention to detail
Adaptability and flexibility
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
People and culture
Relationship and team building
Negotiation
Analytical skills
Change and growth management
Education Certifications
- MBA in Finance, Investments & Securities, Pace University, Lubin School of Business, New York
- B.Sc. in Banking Management, Sadat Academy for Management Sciences
- Certified Director (Board Development Series), IFC/Egyptian Institute of Directors
- Global Portfolio Management Program, Alliance Capital Management, NY
Industry Leadership Affiliations
- Founding Member, Egyptian Competition Protection Association
- Ex-Chairman, Task Force on Transparency & Anti-Corruption
- Former Member, Egyptian Capital Market Association
- Former Treasurer, Egyptian Junior Business Association
- Past President, Rotary Club of Kasr El-Nile
Key Skills Expertise
- Executive Leadership of complex corporate structures, managing several thousand employees.
- Board Leadership & Corporate Governance of listed and non-listed companies.
- Investment & Financial Strategy managing offshore funds, private portfolios and proprietary trading portfolios.
- Capital Markets & Banking leading several IPOs.
- M&A, Restructuring & Private Equity.
- Digital Transformation & Fintech.
- Risk Management & Compliance.
Board Committee Memberships
- Chairman, MPower Group
- Board Member, Maadi Engineering Car Company
- Advisory Council Member, Executive Education, American University in Cairo
- Investment Committee Member, Tourism & Hotels Holding Company
Timeline
CEO - Alexandria Business Association Microfinance
01.2020 - 01.2021
Chairman & CEO - Facilities for Facility Management
01.2017 - 01.2021
Chairman & CEO - MPower Investments
01.2016 - Current
CEO - Post for Investment
01.2013 - 01.2014
Chairman & CEO - Arab Finance Brokerage
01.2008 - 01.2012
Chief of Staff - Barclays Bank Egypt
01.1995 - 01.2008
Senior Relationship Director - Barclays Bank Egypt
01.1995 - 01.2008
Corporate Finance & Capital Markets - Citibank Egypt
01.1995 - 01.2008
Sadat Academy for Management Sciences - B.Sc., Banking Management
Pace University, Lubin School of Business - MBA, Finance, Investments & Securities