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37 www.ceotodaymagazine.com CEO Today Africa Awards 2019 EGYPT NABIL RASHDAN CEO Travco Group International Holding FIRM PROFILE Travco Group is an international company with local heritage. It has a footprint across the globe yet it is proud of its legacy that started in Egypt back in 1979. With an experienced management team and unique partnerships, Travco is a dominant local player and international brand. Not only does Travco lead the market in the travel and hospitality, but it also conquers vast diverse industries including aviation, real estate development, engineering and construction, security services, transportation, retail, and merchandise; creating an unrivaled international integrated platform that consistently delivers on its promise of delivering the highest value, world-class endless experience and beyond. Achieving the status of the leading organization in the travel and tourism industry was only made possible by providing more than just excellence in quality and services. We developed a multi-faceted organization that focuses on the integration of the travel, tourism, hospitality, security, and real estate development industries. In doing so it meant excelling at every branch while learning to leverage all strengths and assets in support of one another. It additionally, meant that we continuingly adopt and integrate innovative approaches to the industry by seeking out virgin destinations, creating value in otherwise overlooked markets and transforming them into major touristic hotspots. More so, it meant developing a “human” element in the travel and tourism industry by creating experiences that will last a lifetime. We take pride in covering every aspect of a traveler’s journey. As a result, we don’t leave anything to chance, as we have control of the traveler’s entire journey. Using Travco’s global network of operations and service branches; travelers are taken care of from the minute they embark on their journey until they are returned safely to their homes. With nearly 3.5 million travelers coming to Egypt using Travco’s facilities and services, we leverage our state-of- the-art headquarters in Sheikh Zayed City consolidating all operations under one roof keeping close tabs on both the operational and service efficiency. With the headquarters serving as the nerve center for all the group operations, Travco has been expanding its presence across the world, while achieving an increasing growth in new markets. ABOUT NABIL RASHDAN Chief ExecutiveOfficer of TravcoGroup International Holding overseeing the various subsidiaries under the Travco Group International umbrella namely; Hotels, Nile cruises, Tourism, Real Estate, Construction, Power & Utilities. Dr. Rashdan holds a wealth of experience exceeding 20 years with successful track record overseeing product strategy and profitable financial growth in the private and governmental sectors which have added great value to Travco Group International’s working processes. His culminated experience in implementation of legislations, policy making, strategy development, and financial management both at the international and national levels will accelerate product strategy execution, resulting in strong revenue growth. Dr. Rashdan’s corporate management experience and leadership are perfectly matched to capture the scale of growth and diversity of Travco Group International’s network of operations that extend worldwide. Proven ability to drive innovation, execute corporate strategy, drive the execution of our strategic plans for operational excellence and deliver results.” AmongsttheprominentpositionsheldbyDr.Rashdan in the corporate realm were leading executive posts in Orascom Hotels and Development. Additionally, he acted as Board Member of Bank of Alexandria, Misr Iran Bank and E-Finance Corp. Additionally, Dr. Rashdan took on leading roles in governmental institutions acting as Deputy to the Minister of Finance and Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Trade standing as a key policymaker during the economic reform that took place pre-2010. www.travcogroup.com