Arab FinanceMashreq Bank Egypt announced the appointment of Amr Hassan as Head of Risk Management, where he will oversee the bank’s risk management strategy and ensure the institution’s continued compliance with regulatory standards while mitigating potential risks across its operations.
Amr will also lead and develop risk policies, enhance risk governance frameworks, and maintain the quality of the credit portfolio at Mashreq Bank Egypt.
Amr has extensive experience, spanning more than two decades, in credit risk management and analysis, having held important positions in many leading financial institutions in Egypt. Amr previously worked as Head of Corporate Credit Risk at Mashreq Bank's headquarters in Egypt, where he played a pivotal role in formulating the bank's credit policies and maintaining strong risk management practices. His extensive experience also includes leadership roles in several banks such as Emirates NBD-Egypt, Crédit Agricole Egypt, and BNP Paribas Egypt, during which he acquired skills in areas such as enterprise risk assessment, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance.
Amr El-Bahi, CEO of Mashreq Bank Egypt, said: “We welcome Amr Hassan as the new Head of Risk Management. His exceptional professional track record, coupled with his deep understanding of the Egyptian banking sector, makes him the ideal leader to drive the risk management strategy forward. His leadership is expected to have an impact.” “It is a great support for the bank’s efforts to reduce risks and fulfill our commitment to protecting the bank’s assets and reputation.”
For his part, Amr Hassan said: “I am honored to assume the position of Head of the Risk Management Department at Mashreq Bank Egypt. With the increasing technological developments in the banking sector, effective risk management has become more important than ever before. I look forward to working closely with our team to enhance risk management practices.” “Together, we will continue to build a flexible and forward-looking risk management framework that enhances the bank's growth and success.”
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