Written by Reham Talaat
Cairo,Nov 8,2025 at 9:21 am
As part of the activities of the Fourth Edition of the CEO Women Conference, a fireside chat titled “Women in Leadership” brought together distinguished female leaders from the region to discuss the evolving role of women in shaping the future of business, innovation, and development.
The session was moderated by Karim Refaat, Executive Chairman of The N Gaga Group, with the participation of:
– Randa Bessiso, Founding Director, Middle East, The University of Manchester – Dubai
– Amal Emam, CEO of the Egyptian Red Crescent
The discussion highlighted the key milestones and career paths of the speakers, the challenges they overcame, and the growing role of women in driving innovation and transformation within organizations. The session also addressed the importance of fostering inclusive workplace cultures that empower women, while emphasizing the impact of female leadership on advancing economic and social development across the region.
This fireside chat was held as part of the Fourth Edition of the CEO Women Conference, which continues to champion women’s leadership, innovation, and sustainable development in the region.