CEO Today Africa Awards

www.ceotodaymagazine.com 22 CEO Today Africa Awards 2018 EGYPT RAOUF GHABBOUR CEO of The Ghabbour Group of Companies FIRM PROFILE GB Auto is a leading automotive company in the Middle East and North Africa and non- bank financial services provider in Egypt. Across seven primary lines of business — Passenger Cars, Motorcycles & Three-Wheelers, Commercial Vehicles & Construction Equipment, Tires, Financing, After-Sales, and Regional operations — the company’s main business activities include assembly, manufacturing, sales and distribution, financing and after-sales services. With seven primary lines of business across four major markets in the MENA, GB Auto has a strong operational footprint in key markets and sectors throughout the region, with plans to expand into new geographical areas. The company has grown from an automotive player to a fully diversified company with a host of non-cyclical businesses that add significant value to the group. It is focused on automotive assembly, manufacturing, sales and distribution, financing and aftersales services, which includes vehicle servicing and related products. GB Auto’s portfolio of partners currently includes Hyundai, Mazda, Geely, Chery, Karry, Bajaj, Marcopolo, Iveco, Volvo, Sino Truck Fuso, Mitsubishi, SDLG, AKSA, YTO, Gazprom Neft, Lassa, Yokohama, Westlake, Triangle, Diamond Back, Avon, Double Coin, Grandstone, Goodyear, Jumbo, and Monroe. The company also has five non-bank financial subsidiaries, launched with the aim of offering financing options to all client categories, from major corporations and small and medium enterprises, to retail clients and individuals eligible for micro credit. With a history of over six decades in the industry, GB Auto has built a solid reputation for standing behind its customers and is renowned for providing unmatched after-sales services in Egypt, having long positioned Hyundai cars as the best value for money in the Egyptian market and having done the same with Geely and Mazda at unique price points. GB Auto’s growing regional after-sales service network includes 14 passenger car, with 711 bays, and 6 commercial vehicle outlets in Egypt and another 6 in Iraq. With new vehicle sales, the company’s service and parts outlets make GB Auto a fully integrated “one-stop-shop” automotive provider that delivers on promises of lower ownership costs and real value to customers. Vision and Mission To become the leading automotive assembler and distributor in the Middle East and Africa, securing and maintaining market leadership across our lines of business and geographical footprint. To guarantee consistent returns for shareholders while keeping all stakeholders proud of their affiliation with Ghabbour Auto through our adherence to the highest standards of customer service, quality control and corporate ethics. For more than 60 years, GB Auto has thrived under the leadership of one of Egypt’s visionary business families. In that time, the company has developed from a family enterprise to one of Egypt’s top public corporations with operations region-wide. ABOUT RAOUF GHABBOUR Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Raouf Ghabbour, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, is the founder of The Ghabbour Group of Companies, which he began incepting in 1985. Dr. Ghabbour jump-started his career working in his family’s auto- related trading business, where he initially established himself in the tire division. Having quickly gained a commendable reputation in the market for his business savvy, Dr. Ghabbour went on to acquire agency agreements from global OEMs, which he steadfastly turned into successful businesses. Dr. Ghabbour has grown the Company to the leading automotive assembler and distributor in the Middle East and North Africa. www.ghabbourauto.com

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