EGYTRANS
We spoke to Egytrans ’ CEO Abir Leheta and GM Khaled Hussein about the company ’ s recent developments
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Since I started , it ’ s always been something I had a strong sense of belonging to ,” Abir Leheta , CEO of Egyptian Transport and Commercial Services Company SAE ( Egytrans ) tells us . Egytrans was established in 1973 by Leheta ’ s father , and was a family business until it started trading on the Egyptian stock exchange in 1998 . Since its inception , Egytrans has provided integrated transport and related services like freight forwarding , customs clearance and warehousing , working closely with partners who are selected for their stellar reputations , experience and quality of service , where both parties can achieve ultimate success .
Abir Leheta has been working for Egytrans for 20 years . “ I was originally responsible for IT in the company , then I moved into strategic planning and implementation ,” she explains . After her brother , Hussam Leheta passed away in 2015 , she stepped into his Chairman & CEO role . Abir tells us that her current role focuses on strategic development for the group , corporate governance and increasing Egytrans ’ shareholder value .
On the operational side of Egytrans is General Manager Khaled Hussein . Leheta credits Hussein as being crucial to recent company developments , and also complementing her strategic role . “ I was appointed as General
88 April 2017