Hisham El Khazindar is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Qalaa Holdings, where he has played a key role in the company’s growth and strategic development. He also serves on the boards of several leading regional companies, including Magrabi Retail Group, and is a Trustee of the American University in Cairo and Cairo Children’s Cancer Hospital, as well as a Fellow of the Aspen Institute’s Middle East Leadership Initiative. In September 2026, Qalaa Holdings reported a 52% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to EGP 94.7 billion in H1 2026, while EBITDA surged 403% to EGP 30.3 billion. The group also returned to profitability, recording a net profit after minority interest of EGP 200 million, compared with a net loss of EGP 1.2 billion in H1 2025.