Omar Radwan named new chairman of Egyptian Stock Exchange

Ahram Online , Wednesday 22 Apr 2026

Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a decree appointing Omar Mohamed Sadeq Radwan as chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange for a one-year term, succeeding Islam Azzam, according to a Cabinet statement on Wednesday.

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File Photo: Omar Radwan the new chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange. Photo courtesy of Omar Radwan Linked in.

 

Radwan is regarded as a senior executive in Egypt’s financial services and investment sector, with extensive experience across leading local and regional institutions, particularly in asset and risk management as well as business development.

He has served as CEO of wealth management at Beltone Holding since June 2025, following a tenure leading the firm’s growth division from April 2024 to June 2025, during which he played a key role in expansion plans, digital transformation, and the development of investment services.

Before that, Radwan was group chief risk officer at CI Capital Holding from October 2022 to March 2024, strengthening institutional risk frameworks and operational efficiency.

Between 2018 and 2024, he held senior positions within the investment arms of Banque Misr, contributing to the development of investment funds, expanding distribution channels, and advancing digital transformation initiatives.

His career also includes roles at HC Securities & Investment, Arab Finance Brokerage, Arab Bank, and EFG Holding, which have provided him with broad exposure to capital markets and investment services.

Academically, Radwan holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certifications. He also earned a postgraduate diploma in digital transformation from ESLSCA Business School Paris and completed a fintech programme at University of Oxford.

He has also contributed to professional training as an instructor at the Egyptian Investment Management Association since 2010, delivering specialised programmes in portfolio management, derivatives, and risk management.

The appointment comes as Egypt seeks to enhance the efficiency of its capital market and boost the appeal of the Egyptian Exchange to both local and foreign investors, with a growing focus on experienced leadership and digital transformation.

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