Middle East Economic Digest (MEED) Names Hisham Ezz Al-Arab CEO of the Year
During his tenure leading CIB, Mr. Ezz Al Arab has overseen the bank's strategic direction, transforming it from a wholesale lender into Egypt's largest private sector bank and establishing its international brand, while steering the bank through challenging conditions. He is credited with cultivating a culture of entrepreneurial spirit and meritocracy and a commitment to global best practices with respect to corporate governance, sustainability, and risk management. Under his direction, CIB has experienced exceptional growth and outperformance among its peers worldwide
Commenting on the award, Hisham Ezz Al Arab said, 'I am honored to receive this prestigious award and extremely proud to lead an exceptional team of CIBians who are committed to innovation and exceeding clients' expectations Google News تابعونا على تابعونا على تطبيق نبض
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