Sherif Fahmy
About Sherif Fahmy
Sherif Fahmy serves as the Vice President and Chief Administration Officer at HSBC in Egypt, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in human resources and business operations, having previously worked in various roles at HSBC and Heinz Africa & Middle East.
Work at HSBC
Sherif Fahmy has held multiple positions at HSBC, contributing significantly to the organization since 2010. He served as Manager of Human Resources from 2010 to 2013, where he focused on HR processes in Egypt. He then advanced to the role of Vice President - CRAO from 2013 to 2016, managing compliance and risk control. Following this, he took on the role of Interim Head of HSBC GSC Egypt - MD from 2018 to 2019. Currently, he is the Vice President - Chief Administration Officer (CAO) at HSBC, a position he has held since 2017, overseeing administrative functions in Egypt.
Education and Expertise
Sherif Fahmy holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature from Cairo University, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. He also earned a Human Resources Management Diploma from Cairo University in 2009, completing the program in 11 months. His educational background is complemented by training at Leaders Language School. He possesses expertise in Business Risk and Control Management (BRCM), offshore operations management, and HR transformation projects, focusing on modernizing HR processes.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Sherif Fahmy worked at Heinz Africa & Middle East as an HR Specialist from 2006 to 2010. His experience spans over a decade in human resources and administration, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and expatriate management. He has developed a robust skill set in budgeting and financial resource management, which supports organizational objectives.
Achievements
Sherif Fahmy has been involved in various HR transformation projects aimed at improving human resources processes and systems. His work includes managing offshore operations and expat management, which involves overseeing the logistics and administration of expatriate employees. His roles at HSBC have allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of business risk and control management, contributing to the organization's compliance and operational efficiency.