Written by Reham Talaat
Cairo,Nov 8,2025 at 9:10 am
As part of the fourth edition of the CEO Women Conference, a high-level panel titled “Digital Transformation in the Financial Sector: Leading Change Toward a More Inclusive and Sustainable Economy” brought together prominent female leaders shaping the future of digital finance in the region.
The session was moderated by Maha El Rayes, Journalist and Presenter at CNN Business Arabic, who led an in-depth discussion on how technology is reshaping financial systems, expanding financial inclusion, and supporting sustainable growth on both regional and global levels.
The panel featured:
– Ghada Kandil, Chief Director at the Bank of New York
– Marwa Abbas, IBM General Manager & Technology Leader for North East Africa
The speakers explored how digital finance has become a key driver of inclusive and sustainable economic growth, highlighting global trends in digital transformation across financial institutions and the growing role of technology in enhancing services, optimizing operations, and strengthening competitiveness.
The discussion also highlighted the rising influence of women leaders in shaping digital financial policies, emphasizing the importance of diverse representation in decision-making roles to build more resilient and future-ready financial systems.
The session further addressed key challenges and emerging opportunities, from cybersecurity readiness to innovation requirements and the pressing need to strengthen human capital to support the expansion of digital banking environments.
This session was held as part of the CEO Women Conference – Fourth Edition, reaffirming the event’s commitment to showcasing female leaders driving economic and technological transformation across the region.