Walid Hegab

Walid Hegab is an experienced financial services professional with extensive expertise in risk management. Currently serving as Chief Risk Officer at Bidaya Finance since September 2022, Walid Hegab leads all aspects of Credit Risk, Operation Risk, Market Risk, Information and Cybersecurity, and Legal activities, ensuring compliance with international best practices and regulatory requirements. Previous roles include Chief Risk Officer at Maksab Microfinance and various leadership positions at Emirates NBD, Barclays, Citi, Credit Agricole Egypt, Banque du Caire, Bank Audi, Arab Bank, and Banque Misr, with a focus on developing and implementing risk strategies, enhancing credit processes, and managing retail credit portfolios. Walid Hegab holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Ain Shams University.