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Mohamed Farid Saleh

Mohamed Farid Saleh

Minister of Investment & Foreign Trade, Egypt at ‏Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade

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Mohamed Farid Saleh is a seasoned leader in economic policy and financial market regulation with more than two decades of experience across government institutions, regulatory bodies, and international organizations. He has held several senior positions, including Executive Chairman of Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority and Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, where he contributed to strengthening market infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. Internationally, he served in key roles within IOSCO, including Vice Chairman and Chair of the Growth and Emerging Markets Committee, reflecting his influence on global capital market governance. His academic background spans economics, finance, law, and quantitative finance, with advanced degrees from institutions such as King’s College London, Cardiff Metropolitan University, and Bayes Business School, alongside executive education from UC Berkeley and Cambridge.