Omar Mohamed Sadiq Radwan has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for a one-year term, following a decree issued by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on April 22, 2026. He succeeds Dr. Islam Azzam, who moved on to lead Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority.
Radwan’s appointment marks a significant leadership transition for one of the region’s most important financial market institutions. With extensive experience across wealth management, investment, risk management, and capital markets, he brings a strong private-sector background to his new role at the helm of EGX.
Before joining the Egyptian Exchange, Radwan held senior positions in Egypt’s financial services sector, including his role as CEO of Wealth Management at Beltone. His career has been shaped by a focus on investment strategy, client relationships, market development, and institutional financial services.
As Chairman of EGX, Radwan is expected to play a key role in supporting market growth, enhancing investor confidence, and strengthening the exchange’s position as a central platform for capital formation in Egypt. His appointment comes at a time when Egypt’s capital market continues to pursue modernization, deeper liquidity, broader investor participation, and new financial instruments.
The Egyptian Exchange remains a vital pillar of the country’s financial ecosystem, providing listed companies with access to capital while offering investors opportunities across diverse sectors of the economy. Under Radwan’s leadership, attention is likely to focus on improving market efficiency, expanding institutional participation, and supporting initiatives that align EGX with international market standards.
His appointment has been welcomed by several market participants, reflecting confidence in his track record and leadership experience. With more than two decades of expertise in financial services and investment management, Radwan is well positioned to guide EGX through its next phase of development.
The move represents a major milestone in Radwan’s career and a notable moment for Egypt’s capital markets, as the exchange continues its efforts to strengthen transparency, competitiveness, and long-term investor engagement.
