Omar Abo Elezz
About Omar Abo Elezz
Omar Abo Elezz is the Business Services Controls and Risk Manager for Egypt and the Middle East Cluster at ExxonMobil, with over 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Omar Abo Elezz has been serving as the Business Services Controls and Risk Manager for Egypt and the Middle East Cluster at ExxonMobil since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the control environment to support business functions in achieving operational excellence and maximizing revenue growth. His responsibilities involve governance and controls, financial analysis and reporting, operational risk management, internal audit, and project management. His work significantly contributes to the company's robust business processes and compliance standards.
Previous Experience at Allianz
Omar Abo Elezz worked at Allianz as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2005 to 2007, operating in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. During his tenure, he was involved in comprehensive financial analysis and played a key role in optimizing financial strategies. His experience there helped him hone his skills in financial reporting and analysis, providing a strong foundation for his subsequent leadership roles.
Previous Experience at Arab Bank
From 2003 to 2005, Omar Abo Elezz served as a Financial Analyst at Arab Bank in Amman, Jordan. In this role, he was responsible for financial analysis and reporting, contributing to the bank's financial planning and strategy. This position allowed him to develop a keen understanding of financial systems and processes in the banking sector.
Educational Background
Omar Abo Elezz holds a Master of Business Administration in Commerce, Business, Accounting, and Finance from Georgia State University, which he completed between 2000 and 2002. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Cairo University, graduating in 1999. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in financial analysis, governance, and risk management.
Industry Experience and Specializations
With over 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Omar Abo Elezz specializes in governance and controls, financial analysis and reporting, operational risk management, internal audit, and project management. His expertise lies in driving business functions towards operational excellence and revenue growth. He is known for enhancing business processes and developing staff awareness of compliance and controls.