Ahmed Emam

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Head of strategic planning, technical office & Business Development at The United Bank of Egypt

New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Overview

Ahmed Emam is a senior banking executive with over 30 years of experience in the MENA region, specializing in corporate, retail, and SME banking. He is a recognized leader in establishing and managing new financial entities, including his recent role as Managing Director for Kredit, a specialized SME financing company. He holds an MBA and completed a leadership program at IMD.

While his public profile is focused on his professional endeavors, he shows interest in major technology and industrial corporations like IBM and GE. His communications suggest a positive and partnership-oriented mindset, often celebrating milestones and wishing others well for the future.

Unique fact: Ahmed established the first foreign bank in Kuwait, “FAB”, and founded one of Egypts first specialized companies for SME financing, “Kredit”.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

SME Financing
As the Managing Director of Kredit, he is deeply involved in bridging the financing gap for SMEs, which he describes as the "backbone of the Egyptian economy".
Strategic Partnerships
He has recently secured significant funding for Kredit from major institutions like the National Bank of Egypt and Banque du Caire, emphasizing the importance of mutual trust.
FinTech Innovation
He emphasizes using "advanced technological capabilities" to provide financial solutions with maximum flexibility, speed, and an enhanced customer experience.

Media Appearances

Ahmed has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Head of strategic planning, technical office & Business Development at The United Bank of Egypt
4-2024 - 7-2025
Board Member at Egyptian Federation For Financing MSMEs - MSMEF
1-2023 - 3-2025
Managing Director and Executive Board Member at Kredit - SMEs Financing Company
11-2021 - 12-2022
Chief Executive Officer at AMLAK Finance | Egypt
4-2021 - 9-2021
S. Financial manager at Emarat Misr Petroleum Products

Education

2009 - 2011
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
2010 - 2010
High leadership program from IMD

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Exp : 21 Location : New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of strategic planning, technical office & Business Development at The United Bank of Egypt
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Insights For Selling To Ahmed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ahmed is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ahmed

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ahmed move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ahmed take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Ahmed

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