Five reasons why “Leaders Award” selected Tarek Fayed among the best CEOs for 2025 

22/02/2026

Five reasons why “Leaders Award” selected Tarek Fayed among the best CEOs for 2025 

Leaders Award, in its sixth edition, has selected Tarek Fayed, CEO and Managing Director of The United Bank, as one of the Top CEOs of 2025.

The selection was announced following an annual survey conducted by the platform subsidiary of the Alam Al-Mal Foundation for Press, Printing, and Publishing with the participation of economic experts and leaders from the finance, business, and stock market sectors.

Farag Abdel Hamid, Deputy CEO, received the award on behalf of Tarek Fayed.  The award was presented by Mohamed Maher, Chairman of the Egyptian Securities Association, and Aysar El-Hamidy, Chairman of Alam Al-Mal Newspaper and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Leaders award.

The ceremony took place in the presence of high-ranking state officials, bank chairmen, CEOs, insurance industry leaders, ambassadors, prominent business figures, and media professionals.
5 Key Reasons for the Selection of Tarek Fayed:
The selection of Tarek Fayed as a top CEO was based on five primary pillars:
1.    Strategic Leadership: Fayed successfully achieved significant growth in The United Bank’s key performance indicators (KPIs).
2.    Transformation and Innovation: His wise leadership guided the institution through major global digital and strategic shifts. This included advancements in banking services, digital operations, and business models, reflecting a forward-thinking vision and the agility to respond rapidly to market changes while adopting world-class digital solutions.
3.    Sustainability and Social Responsibility: He places great emphasis on responsible practices across social, environmental, and economic levels, aiming to enhance sustainability, community responsibility, and the consolidation of corporate governance principles.
4.    Building a Strong and Unified Corporate Culture: This was achieved through sustainable plans to develop and motivate human capital and support professional growth. Furthermore, he fostered a unified work culture that bridges different teams across various geographical locations while respecting cultural diversity—a key metric for measuring a leader’s influence on people and institutional culture.
5.    Regional and International Impact: Fayed’s performance was characterized by the ability to represent the institution with excellence on both local and international stages, significantly boosting The United Bank’s brand image in regional and global forums.

About the Award
It is noteworthy that the "Leaders Award 2025" witnessed a significant development this year, introducing new categories and a refreshed visual identity. This evolution underscores the vital role played by leaders in finance, business, and media in supporting the Egyptian state's vision for the "New Republic" and Egypt Vision 2030.