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33 CEO TODAY AFRICA AWARDS 2020 Egypt Rawya Mansour Founder of the Mansour Group About Rawya Mansour Rawya Mansour is the Founder and Chairwoman of RAMSCO Trade and Distribution, which she created in Egypt in 2007. She then founded the RAMSCO for Sustainable Agricultural Development in 2009, and in 2012, she established the Organic Agriculture for Social International Solidarity (OASIS) in the Principality of Monaco. Rawya studied Commerce and Law at Cairo University before beginning a career in interior design and in 1999, she created RAMSCO for Refined Architecture and Interior Design. Rawya’s is an honorary member of the Egyptian National Women’s Committee for Foreign Affairs, a member of the Clinton Global Initiative Foundation, a member of UNDP’s IDSC, and a member of The Earth Institute at Columbia University. In 2017, Rawya was awarded as an Excellent Business Leader by the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, and in 2019, she received an award from the Ministry of Culture in Cairo for her efforts in agricultural sustainability, female empowerment and the fight against poverty. Firm Profile The Mansour Group is a global, family-owned conglomerate. The Mansour Group was founded more than 60 years ago and now has over 60,000 employees, a presence in more than 100 countries and total revenues exceeding $6 billion. From its early beginnings as a cotton exporter in Egypt to the global conglomerate it is today, the story of the Mansour Group is a testament to the importance of family values, long-term relationships and growth. We are a truly global, cross-border business. We employ over 60,000 people, crossing cultures, religions, and languages. We work together for a common goal of growth and betterment. We are continually identifying new sectors and geographies to invest in. We always look to build partnerships for the long-term. We grow and develop together. We invest in our people and support their training and education. The Mansour Group takes a patient-capital approach to expanding into new sectors and geographies. We make long-term investments in businesses, in partnerships and in people. This approach has allowed us to navigate economic cycles and negotiate the challenges of investing in different regions globally. We are continuously seeking new opportunities, partnerships and relationships to drive growth globally, keeping in mind the importance of giving back to the communities in which our businesses operate. www.mansourgroup.com