Amr Tharwat named MD and CEO of Bank ABC Egypt

TDT | Manama

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Arab Banking Corporation announced appointing Amr Tharwat as the new MD and CEO of Bank ABC Egypt yesterday. Amr brings to the role over 26 years of local and regional corporate and investment banking experience gained from a variety of senior positions in MENAT.

Amr joins Bank ABC Egypt amid the final stages of Bank ABC Group’s acquisition of BLOM Bank Egypt. The acquisition was closed on 11 August 2021.

The bank is now working towards the integration of BLOM Bank Egypt into Bank ABC Egypt. Bank ABC Egypt Chairman, Dr Yousef Al Awadi, said, “Amr brings a diverse strategic and operational perspective to Bank ABC Egypt.

He has an excellent track record, and we are confident that he will be a great addition to our team in Egypt.” ABC expects Amr to begin his tenure on 26 September 2021.