Ayman Soliman

Ayman Soliman holds an MSc degree in International Business and Finance and a BSc degree in Economics with a Minor in Computer Science, both from the American University in Cairo. He brings 22 years of experience managing a group of 200+ companies spanning a diverse set of industries, with a global investment and transaction record of accomplishment, and a long-standing track record in managing complex assets and running mega transactions.

Before joining Orascom, Soliman had a career in Investment Banking, where he closed numerous IPOs, Corporate Finance, and M&A transactions spanning technology, food, and building materials sectors. As Vice President of EFG-Hermes Private Equity, he focused on managing technology funds and gained experience in various industries while dealing with global investment banks on landmark IPOs and M&As in the banking, Cement, Steel, and food sectors.

Career History

• CEO of The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), appointed in 2019; resigned around July 2024 with final day set for August 2024
• CEO of Gemini Holding, served for 10 years, leading multiple M&A transactions, startups and greenfield ventures to build a diversified portfolio across technology, food, fashion, agroindustry, energy, financial services, fintech, media and real estate
• Head of Corporate Strategy at Orascom Telecom Holding, spearheaded business development and growth strategy, overseeing the acquisition of Wind Telecom and expansions into Asia
• Vice President of EFG-Hermes Private Equity, focused on managing technology funds
• Board Member across diverse companies, including Orascom Investment Holding, Beltone Financial, La Mancha Holding (Gold mining), Euronews plc, RiverBank (SME Banks in Europe), Auerbach Grayson (USA), Texegy (Oil & Gas USA), Ora Developers BV (Real estate), Nile Sugar Co (Egypt), and Ezdehar Fund

What Ayman Soliman could have brought to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt: At TSFE, Soliman oversaw approximately $12 billion in assets partnered with various sectors including manufacturing, education, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and digital transformation. TSFE oversaw Egypt's IPO program handling a portfolio of 35 state-owned companies. His extensive background in M&A, diversified portfolio management across 200+ companies, and experience with complex international transactions positioned him to unlock value in Egypt's state assets and attract foreign investment, though limited progress in the privatisation drive was reported.

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