The Middle East’s

22. Ahmed Khalil

Company: Raya Holding For Financial Investments
Designation: Group CEO
Residence: Egypt
Date of Establishment: 1999

Khalil became group CEO in 2020 after joining the company in 2009. Raya operates across fintech, BPO, retail, EV mobility, manufacturing, and hospitality, employing more than 20,000 people. Revenues rose 41% year-on-year to $950 million in the first nine months of 2025, with total assets of $1.05 billion. In 2025, Raya CX partnered with London-based RSVP to expand offshore CX services, and Raya Auto launched Electra EV Charge with Sungrow MENA and Central Asia. Khalil also serves as vice chairman of Makarony Polskie, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.