Dr. Karim F. Fahmy
About Dr. Karim F. Fahmy
Dr. Karim F. Fahmy serves as the Group Enterprise Risk Officer at Banque Misr and has held various significant roles in risk management across multiple countries. He has extensive experience in the banking sector and has contributed to international forums through his writings and speaking engagements.
Work at Banque Misr
Dr. Karim F. Fahmy currently serves as the General Manager - Group Enterprise Risk Officer at Banque Misr, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees enterprise risk management across various regions, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, France, and Germany. Prior to this role, he was the General Manager - Corporate Credit Risk Management at Banque Misr from 2020 to 2022, where he focused on managing credit risk within the organization.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Banque Misr, Dr. Fahmy is actively involved in several organizations. He has been a member of the Egyptian Junior Business Association since 2021 and serves as a Board Member at Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) since 2023. He also holds the position of Board Risk Committee Chairman at MDI. Furthermore, he has been an External Content Expert at the Global Bankers Institute since 2011, contributing his expertise in risk management.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Fahmy has an extensive educational background in finance and risk management. He earned an MBA in Finance from The Arab Academy for Management, Banking and Financial Sciences between 2005 and 2007. He also holds a Doctor of Finance degree from Paris ESLSCA Business School, completed in 2019. Additionally, he has obtained various certifications, including the Corporate Director Certification Program from the Financial Regulatory Authority FRA and IFC in 2022, and the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation from the American Academy of Financial Management.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Dr. Fahmy has held various significant positions in risk management across multiple financial institutions. He was the Chief Risk Officer at Sohar International from 2018 to 2020 and served as Head of Risk Management at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank from 2015 to 2017. His earlier roles include Head - Credit Risk Management at Riyad Bank and Deputy Manager, Credit Risk Management at HSBC. His diverse experience spans multiple countries, enhancing his capability to manage risk in different regulatory environments.
Contributions to Risk Management Knowledge
Dr. Fahmy has authored numerous articles on risk management, which have been featured in international forums. He has also served as a keynote speaker at various international risk management conferences, sharing his insights and expertise with industry professionals. His contributions to the field extend beyond his professional roles, as he provides advisory services on global risk, controls, and governance, and serves as a leadership coach and mentor to C-suite executives in the banking and financial services sector.