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“ Egyptian Steel has carved a trailblazing path “
Materials . Alongside a portfolio of capabilities catering for the steel industry , the company also has the capacity to produce a variety of building materials , particularly cement ( an avenue which the company is actively exploring .)
The business was founded at one of the most turbulent times in Egypt ’ s history : the January Revolution of 2011 . However , CEO Ahmed Abou Hashima ’ s faith in his abilities and the resilience of the country paid off , he said : “ It was a calculated risk , but my faith in Egypt , its people , and that we always come up stronger than before made me sure that this was a temporary phase and that eventually taking this risk would pay off . Fortunately , I was right .”
The company is seeking to expand its share of the Egyptian Steel market and has
Ahmed Abou Hashima CEO
Ahmed Abou Hashima is CEO of the Cairobased Egyptian Steel , which he co-founded in 2010 . A self-made global entrepreneur , Mr . Abou Hashima has worked in the steel industry since 1996 . Named one of the World ’ s 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business , Mr . Abou Hashima has been the recipient of CEO Middle East ’ s Young CEO Award and Arabian Business ’ Best Visionary awards . He was the first Egyptian to receive CEO Middle East ’ s Young CEO of the Year Award . He ’ s also the recipient of Executive of the Year Award – Manufacturing Industry at Stevie ’ s International Business Awards in Paris , October 2014 , in addition to an honorary Golden Award in the same ceremony as “ Rising Businessman of the Year ”.
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