Rachid Mohamed Rachid

Rachid Mohamed Rachid is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as Vice Chairman at ekaterra since July 2022, Rachid also holds the position of Chairman at Valentino and Balmain, both since 2017 and 2021 respectively. As the Founder of BIDAYAT and Alsara Investment Group, Rachid has made significant contributions to entrepreneurship. Previous roles include Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment for the Arab Republic of Egypt from 2004 to 2011, and President of North Africa, Middle East and Turkey for Unilever from 2000 to 2004, where Rachid was also a member of the board and founder of Unilever Mashreq. Additionally, Rachid served as President of a family business from 1978 to 2000. Rachid holds an Advanced Management Diploma from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alexandria.