Sustainability and corporate social responsibility leader Lamise Ali Negm has been appointed Economic Investment Expert at the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA), marking a significant step in strengthening the economic value of intellectual property and supporting Egypt’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy.
The appointment was announced by Dr. Hisham Azmy, Chairman of the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority, as part of the Authority’s strategy to leverage national expertise capable of connecting intellectual property with investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development.
Strengthening the Economic Value of Intellectual Property
Negm’s appointment reflects the Authority’s commitment to integrating financial, investment, and sustainability perspectives into Egypt’s intellectual property ecosystem. Her role is expected to contribute to maximizing the commercial value of intellectual assets, encouraging innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and advancing policies that transform intellectual property into a driver of economic growth.
The initiative aligns with Egypt’s broader efforts to build a competitive knowledge economy by promoting innovation, protecting intellectual assets, and creating an environment that supports research, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
More Than Three Decades of Leadership in Banking and Sustainable Development
Lamise Negm brings more than 35 years of professional experience across the banking, financial, and development sectors. Throughout her distinguished career, she has held several senior executive and advisory positions, including Advisor to the Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and Corporate Social Responsibility Advisor to the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt.
Since 2020, she has also served as Chair of the Sustainable Development Committee at the Federation of Egyptian Banks, where she has played a leading role in advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, financial inclusion, and responsible banking initiatives.
Extensive Experience in Egypt’s Banking Sector
Negm began her banking career at the Credit and Commerce International Bank before joining Citibank Egypt in 1993. During her tenure, she advanced through several leadership positions, ultimately serving as Vice President for Government Relations.
Throughout her career, she has contributed to the development of institutional and community initiatives focused on financial inclusion, sustainable economic development, and social responsibility, helping strengthen collaboration between financial institutions and development partners.
Championing Corporate Governance and Women’s Leadership
Beyond the banking sector, Negm has served on the boards of directors and boards of trustees of numerous organizations working in investment, finance, healthcare, education, and community development.
She also made history as the first woman appointed to the Board of Directors of Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR), reflecting her extensive expertise in financial markets, corporate governance, and institutional development.
Her work has consistently promoted stronger partnerships between financial institutions, civil society organizations, and government entities to advance sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.
National Recognition for Excellence
Lamise Negm is widely recognized as one of Egypt’s leading experts in corporate social responsibility, sustainable development, financial inclusion, and women’s empowerment.
Over the course of her career, she has led and supported numerous national initiatives designed to empower underserved communities, strengthen collaboration across sectors, and position corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool for sustainable development.
Her achievements have earned her numerous professional honors, including recognition among Egypt’s Top 50 Most Influential Women in the Economy, the Egyptian Women’s Collar, the Best Arab Woman in Corporate Social Responsibility Award, and several distinctions for her contributions to digital transformation, financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, and volunteerism.
Supporting Egypt’s Innovation Ecosystem
With her extensive experience in finance, sustainability, governance, and institutional development, Negm is expected to play a key role in advancing the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority’s strategic vision.
Her expertise will help strengthen the economic and investment dimensions of intellectual property, expand partnerships between the public and private sectors, and develop initiatives that enable innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses to unlock the commercial value of their intellectual assets while contributing to Egypt’s long-term innovation-driven economic growth.
