Tarek Tantawy was appointed to Telecom Egypt’s Board of Directors in March 2021, representing the government.

He currently serves as Managing Director and Co-CEO of Palm Hills Developments and brings over 24 years of experience in investment, financial services, and executive leadership. From 2015 to 2021, Tantawy served as Managing Director and Co-CEO of CI Capital Holding, where he played a key role in strengthening the institutional framework and positioning it as a leading financial services platform in Egypt.

From 2002 to 2011, Tantawy held several senior positions at Telecom Egypt, including Managing Director and CEO from 2009 to 2011, after serving as Executive Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs since 2007. During his tenure, he led the acquisition of a 45% stake in Vodafone Egypt and played a key role in the company’s international IPO.

Tantawy currently serves on the boards of several publicly listed and privately held companies, including Palm Hills Developments, Taaleem Management Services, and Incolease. His previous board memberships include CI Capital Holding, Corplease, Vodafone Egypt, and TE Data.

Tantawy holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom, a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering from the American University in Cairo, and is a CFA charterholder.