United Bank announced today the nomination of prominent economist Omar Abdel Aziz Ibrahim Mahna to chair the Board of Directors of United Bank. As well as prominent banking expert Yehia Kamel Mohamed Youssef to the Board of Directors in a move aimed at enhancing United Bank's strategy, leadership in the banking market and achieving sustainable growth.

 

Omar Abdel Aziz Ibrahim Mahna has extensive experience in the fields of: financial policies, commercial banks and investment banks. He held several positions in a number of local and international financial institutions, including the non-executive chairman of Corp Lease Finance Company, as well as Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Arab African International Bank.

 

In addition to his extensive experience in developing institutional, banking and industrial growth strategies through his work as a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Egyptian Industries and a member of the Board of Directors of Palm Hills Development Company. He also held the position of former Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and current Chairman of the Egyptian-American Business Council.

 

Prominent banking expert Yehia Kamel Mohamed Youssef has extensive experience in the field of professional banking and general economic policies, which will enhance United Bank's economic vision and support decision-making processes towards sustainable growth. He has held several senior leadership positions in a number of local and international banking institutions, including: Misr International Bank, as well as Deputy Managing Director and Executive Board Member of Bank Audi Egypt.

 

This important step reflects the progress of the United Bank’s future development plans and supports efforts to confront local and global economic challenges.

 

Ashraf El-Kady, CEO and Managing Director, stated that the nomination of these prominent experts represents a great added value to the United Bank team and supports the rules of governance.