The Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB), chaired by Mohamed El-Etreby, has approved the appointment of Ahmed Fouad as head of its SME Committee, in a move aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of specialised committees and renewing their leadership.
The appointment comes as part of ongoing efforts to build on the committee’s recent achievements and to strengthen the banking sector’s role in supporting and financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), widely recognised as key drivers of economic growth and job creation.
Fouad currently serves as Head of the SME Sector at QNB Egypt and is considered one of the prominent banking professionals in the Egyptian market, with more than 23 years of experience in credit and corporate finance.
Over the course of his career, he has held several senior leadership roles, during which he developed and managed diversified credit portfolios and built strong expertise in risk management and business development.
He is also recognised for his early and active role in advancing SME financing, having been among the first banking leaders to meet targets set by the Central Bank of Egypt, contributing to strengthening the sector’s role in the national economy.
Fouad brings prior institutional experience within the FEB, having served for more than four years as a member of the SME Committee’s technical secretariat. In this capacity, he contributed to enhancing industry dialogue, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting the development of sector-related policies.
On the academic and professional front, he holds a number of specialised international certifications in banking and leadership and is a graduate of the Leadership Development Programme (Class 32). He has also participated in numerous banking conferences and workshops both locally and internationally, and has received several recognitions for his contributions to advancing banking practices and supporting the SME sector.
The appointment underscores the federation’s commitment to fostering innovation within the banking sector and strengthening its role in achieving sustainable economic development through expanding access to finance for SMEs.
