Egypt Kuwait Holding

Mr. Loay Jassim Al-Kharafi

Chairman of the Board

Mr. Al-Kharafi, the Chairman of EKH’s Board of Directors, holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Mohamed Abdulmohsin Al-Kharafi and Sons Group. Other leadership roles include being the Chairman of International Pipe Industries Co, Egypt; Chairman of EMAK for Hotels and Tourism Development Co., Egypt; and Vice Chairman of MAK Holding for Investment Co., Egypt. He also previously served as the Chairman of Al-Mal Investment Co. and Vice Chairman of Kuwait Pipe Industries and Oil Services Co. Apart from his board representations, Mr. Al-Kharafi is the founder of Loay Jassim Al-Kharafi Law Firm and is a member of the Kuwaiti Bar Association.

Mr. Adel Moataz Al-Alfi

Vice Chairman of the Board

Mr. Al-Alfi, the deputy chairman of EKH’s Board of Directors, is one of Egypt’s leading executives in the food products and grain commodities market and is the Managing Director of Cairo Poultry Company (CPC).
He holds several other positions, including Chairman and Managing Director of the Cairo Feed Company, Managing Director of Cairo Poultry Processing Company (Koki), and is the Chairman of the Eastern Company for Economic Development. Mr. Al-Alfi serves as the deputy chairman of Al Alfi Foundation for Human and Social Development. He is also a member in numerous professional organizations, such as the American Chamber of Commerce Egypt (AMCHAM), AKH- German Chamber of Commerce, the Egyptian Junior Businessman Association (EJB), and the Egyptian Poultry Association (EPA).

Mr. Jon Rokk

Chief Executive Officer

EKH’s newly appointed CEO, Mr. Jon Rokk, joined the Group in February 2024, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience across Africa, Asia, and Europe. With over a decade of experience in the Middle East, particularly Qatar, UAE, KSA, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt, Mr. Rokk has worked across diverse sectors that include oil, gas, petrochemicals, infrastructure, and nuclear. His experience encompasses a range of strategic areas, including growth strategies, turnarounds, mergers and
acquisitions, and enhancing shareholder value. He excels in post-merger integration, developing enterprise-wide operating models, and driving strategic acquisitions.

Prior to joining EKH, Mr. Rokk served as Chief Operating Officer at the South Tees Development Company in the UK, where he oversaw Europe’s largest regeneration project in the energy transition and renewable energy
sectors, with investments exceeding GBP 4 billion. Before that, Mr. Rokk held key positions as Divisional Director and Group General Manager at Interserve and as President and CEO at Bilfinger MENA. He commenced
his career with the prestigious ICL industrial graduate program in the UK, transitioning from IT and services businesses to the marine sector, utilities, energy, and petrochemical industries with Enron.

Mr. Rokk holds a degree in Human Economic Geography from Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London.

Mr. Moataz Al-Alfi

Member of the Board

Mr. Al-Alfi was the Founding President of Americana Group Egypt and was the Chairman of the Egyptian-Kuwaiti Cooperation Council.
Additionally, he established Al Alfi Foundation for Human and Social Development, served as a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of
The American University in Cairo (AUC), and was the Chairman of the BOT of Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation (MYF). Mr. Al Alfi is the founder of the Professional Development Foundation and has previously served on its board and is the founder of the Egyptian Franchise Development Association (EFDA).

Mr. Saad Al-Saad

Member of the Board

Mr. Al-Saad is Chairman and Managing Director of National Industries Group Holding Company and Managing Director of MABANEE. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Eagle Proprietary Investments Limited and as a member of the Board of Directors at Seera Investment Bank. Mr. Al-Saad is former Vice Chairman and Board member of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), former Vice Chairman of Contracting & Marine Services, and former Chairman of the Kuwait Association of
Accountants & Auditors. He previously served on the Board of Directors at the Gulf Cable & Electrical Company, Kuwait Cement Company,
National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company (KAFCO), Saudi Sand Lime Bricks & BM Company, the Higher Council for Planning and Delta Insurance Company.

Sheikh Mubarak Abdulla Al-Sabah

Member of the Board

His Excellency Mr. Al-Sabah is currently the Group Vice Chairman at Action Group Holdings Company (KSCC) in Kuwait, also serving as the Founder of Action Real Estate Company (AREC) and Chairman at Action Hotels W.L.L. He also holds other key positions, including Founding Chairman of Al Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company KSC, Chairman of the Kuwait-Austria Business and Friendship Association (KABFA), and member on the Board of Directors at Equate Petrochemicals Company. He plays a pivotal role as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Abdullah Mubarak Foundation. Notably, Mr. Al-Sabah was honored as a Young Global Leader (YGL) in 2009 by the World Economic Forum.

Mr. Hussein Al-Kharafi

Member of the Board

Mr. Al-Kharafi holds the position of Managing Director at the Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi and Bros. Company and serves as the Chairman of the Kuwait Industrial Union. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a member of the Public Authority of Industry, and a member of the Board of Trustees at the Australian College of Kuwait.

Mr. Talal Jassim Al-Kharafi

Member of the Board

Mr. Al-Kharafi holds the position of General Manager at the Kuwait British Readymix Company and serves as a board member of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Additionally, he is the Chairman
of the Kuwait Science Club. Previously, he held the role of Chairman at the Gulf North Africa Holding Company in Kuwait and was a board member at the National Bank of Kuwait, the Industrial Bank of Kuwait,
and the Asia Capital Investments Company in Kuwait. Furthermore, he served as the former Vice Chairman of Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co. in Kuwait.

Mrs. Heba Nasser Al-Kharafi

Member of the Board

Eng. Ibrahim Mahlab

Member of the Board

Eng. Mahlab brings over 40 years of expertise in engineering, construction, and public administration. Having served as the Prime Minister of Egypt and Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, he played a crucial role in overseeing significant national infrastructure projects. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Bayt El Khebra Group, Eng. Mahlab previously held the position of Presidential Assistant for Strategic and National Projects. His extensive experience includes chairing and being the CEO of the Arab Contractors Company, contributing to the company’s regional expansion across the MENA region and Africa. Eng. Mahlab also served on various boards, including those of Suez Canal Bank, El Nasr Castings, the Civil Engineering Studies and Research Center, and the Building and Housing Research Center. He was also a board member of the Association Des Ingénieurs Francophones En Égypte (AIFE), the Algerian-Egyptian Business Council, and the Egyptian Saudi Business Council.

Mr. Hussam Mohamed El-Sayed

Member of the Board

Mr. El-Sayed serves as the Executive Director of Al-Khair National for Stocks and Real Estate Co., the investment arm of Al-Kharafi Group in
Kuwait, and concurrently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Al-Kharafi Group in Lebanon. With a robust professional background, he has previously assumed pivotal roles, including Chief Executive Officer and board member at Gulf National Holding Co. in Kuwait, Vice Chairman at Al-Nasr Gardens Holding in Kuwait, Chairman at RYMCO UK LTD in London, board member at Rasamny Younis Motor SAL (RYMCO) in Lebanon, board member at First National Bank SAL (FNB) in Lebanon, and Chairman at Menajet Holding SAL in Lebanon.

Eng. Osama Kamal

Member of the Board

Eng. Kamal has over 42 years of extensive experience in managing companies and projects in the petroleum, energy, mining, and banking sectors. He currently holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Engineering Company for Smart Solutions, North Africa Mining Company, and Shorouk Melamine and Plastic Company. Additionally, he serves as the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Carbon Holdings Group. Eng. Kamal previously served as the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt from 2012 to 2013. He also held board memberships at SUMED Company, was Chairman of the Energy and Environment Committee of the Future of the Nation Party, and presided over the Petroleum and Mineral Wealth Council at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology.

Eng. Kamal holds a BSc in Chemical and Nuclear Engineering from Cairo University.

Eng. Hesham Mekawi

Member of the Board

Eng. Mekawi is a distinguished corporate leader with extensive experience in the global energy sector. Until 2020, he served as the Regional President of BP North Africa (London/Cairo), overseeing operations in Egypt, Libya, Algeria, and Morocco and contributing significantly to BP’s financial success. Currently, Eng. Mekawi holds positions on several boards, including Capricorn Energy in the UK, Egypt’s Sovereign Infrastructure & Utilities Sub-Fund, Oppener Venture Capital, Solariz Egypt Holding Company, Benya Technology’s Global Advisory Board, and Orange Egypt. Eng. Mekawi was recognized by The Financial Times as one of the top 100 Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) professionals.

His educational background includes an Advanced Management Program (AMP) certificate from Harvard Business School, an MBA from Boston University, and a BSc in Engineering from Cairo University.

Mrs. Sahar El-Damaty

Member of the Board

Mrs. El Damaty’s career is marked by significant leadership roles, currently serving as Deputy Chairman and Board Member of Banque Misr, and she was previously Deputy Managing Director and Country Chief Risk Officer at Emirates NBD Bank Egypt. Additionally, she contributed to the Executive Council of Egyptian and Emirati Businessmen and held roles at HSBC, including Country Chief Risk Officer. Mrs. El Damaty also served as Chairman of the Board of Dwarf Company, focusing on restructuring and operations. She also held board positions at Egypt Arab African Bank and represented AAlB Bank on the Board of Directors of Schweppes. Her career began at esteemed institutions like the World Bank and the IMF.

She holds an MBA from The American University in Cairo and a BA with a major in Economics and a minor in Marketing and Political Science.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel

Member of the Board

Mr. Kamel currently serves as Managing Partner at Transcendium, renowned for his strategic acumen in driving organizational successes. Since 2016, he has held the position of Vice Chairman and CEO at KATO Investment. Additionally, Mr. Kamel holds the role of Executive Chairman at CACC Cargolinx, Egypt’s largest cargo terminal, and he has previously held key leadership positions at the Egyptian Resorts Company. Mr. Kamel also served as a Consultant at Bain & Company’s London office and led projects within KATO Investment, bringing extensive experience to EKH’s Board. He holds a BA in Economics Magna Cum Laude from The American University in Cairo and an MBA with Honors from Harvard Business School.

Dr. Walid Hegazy

Member of the Board

Dr. Hegazy is a seasoned legal expert with over 30 years of experience in international arbitration and business law, specializing in commercial law, capital markets, privatization, corporate finance, and corporate restructuring. He has provided invaluable counsel to clients globally, including the governments of Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Libya, on legal reforms and international disputes. Prior to founding Hegazy & Partners, Dr. Hegazy held prominent positions at reputable international law firms. He has represented major entities in complex arbitration proceedings related to oil and gas, finance, and commercial disputes, with notable clients in Egypt and Abu Dhabi. Dr. Hegazy holds a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) from Harvard

Eng. Amin Abaza

Member of the Board

Eng. Abaza serves as the Chairman of the Arab Cotton Ginning Co. and CEO of Modern Nile Cotton Company, demonstrating influential leadership in the cotton industry. Additionally, he holds the role of President at the Cotton Exporters Association, contributing to international trade. Eng. Abaza is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian General Authority for Investments. Notably, he held the position of Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation of Egypt from 2006 to 2011, playing a vital role in shaping the nation’s agricultural policies and development.

Mr. Waleed El Zorba

Member of the Board

Mr. El Zorba serves as Chairman of Nile Holding for Investments, a leading family-owned business and one of the pioneers in the ready-made garment export industry. His family business also has diversified interests in various fields, such as IT and oil and gas. Notable appointments include being elected to the American Chamber of Commerce from 2008 to 2010, and he has been a member of the Egypt-US Business council since 2010. Mr. El Zorba has also been a member of the Board of Directors of ECGS the Egyptian Company for Gas Services from 2023. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Southern California.