Raya Holding for Financial Investments has appointed Marwa Hamza as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), strengthening its senior leadership team as the company pursues growth through talent development and organizational transformation.
Hamza, an HR veteran with nearly three decades of experience across multinational and local corporations, steps into the role with a mandate to lead Raya’s human capital strategy across its diversified investment portfolio. The appointment signals the firm’s ongoing commitment to people-centric growth, and to advancing diversity and inclusion in its leadership ranks.
A recognized expert in total rewards and capability building, Hamza is known in the industry as a “rewards guru.” Her career has focused on designing high-impact compensation strategies that drive performance and talent retention, with a strong track record in transformation and organizational effectiveness.
Before joining Raya Holding, Hamza served as Head of Rewards and Policy at Vodafone Egypt, where she oversaw compensation strategies for more than 9,000 employees. During her 19-year tenure at the telecom giant, she also held the position of HR Business Partner for Technology and Support Functions, aligning HR initiatives with business outcomes and enhancing employee engagement.
Her prior experience includes senior roles at Allianz and Mercedes-Benz, equipping her with a global perspective and a deep understanding of HR practices in complex, multinational environments.
In her new role, Hamza will lead the development of an integrated talent strategy, drive leadership development initiatives, and align HR frameworks with international best practices to support Raya Holding’s regional expansion.
A Certified Board Director, Hamza is also committed to mentoring the next generation of HR leaders. Her leadership style combines strategic foresight with operational rigor—qualities that are expected to make her a key contributor to Raya’s long-term sustainability and growth.
