Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued Presidential Decree No. 733 of 2025, appointing a new Board of Directors for the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for a one-year term, effective November 27, 2025, in a move that underscores the state’s continued emphasis on institutional renewal and inclusive economic governance — including the role of women in decision-making positions.
The board is chaired by Hassan Abdalla, Acting Governor of the Central Bank, and includes senior officials and experts from across the financial, banking, and economic sectors. Notably, the formation includes Dr. Amina Amin Helmy Hassan, a distinguished economic expert, reflecting the growing presence of women within Egypt’s top financial and regulatory institutions.
Strengthening Women’s Voice in Financial Leadership
The appointment of Dr. Amina Amin Helmy Hassan aligns with Egypt’s broader strategy to empower women in leadership roles, particularly within traditionally male-dominated sectors such as monetary policy, banking regulation, and macroeconomic planning. Her inclusion in the Central Bank’s board signals recognition of women’s expertise and their critical role in shaping economic policy at the highest level.
Over recent years, women have assumed increasingly influential positions across Egypt’s financial ecosystem, including banking supervision, financial regulation, and economic advisory roles — a trend widely viewed as essential to building resilient, forward-looking institutions.
Board Composition and Expertise
The newly formed board includes:
- Rami Aboulnaga, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank
- Tarek El-Khouli, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank
- Mohamed Farid, Acting Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority
In addition to a group of seasoned specialists:
- Ali Faramawy, Technology Expert
- Sherif Hussein Kamel Mohamed, Financial Expert
- Khaled Ahmed Fouad Mahmoud Sherif, Banking Expert
- Essam Mohamed Abdelhadi Amer, Accounting and Financial Expert
- Khaled Ibrahim Saqr Ali, Economic Expert
- Ahmed Gad Gad Radwan, Economic Expert
- Dr. Amina Amin Helmy Hassan, Economic Expert
The diverse composition brings together expertise in banking, economics, finance, technology, and regulation, supporting the Central Bank’s mandate to safeguard monetary stability and guide economic reform.
Institutional Continuity and Reform
The decree stipulates that the decision be published in the Official Gazette, with all concerned authorities tasked with its implementation.
Analysts note that the inclusion of women among senior economic decision-makers reflects Egypt’s commitment to institutional diversity and sustainable governance, reinforcing the principle that inclusive leadership is integral to effective economic policymaking.
