Nassef Sawiris
Construction & Engineering

Nassef Sawiris Net Worth

Nassef Sawiris is a billionaire from Egypt's wealthiest family, born in 1961 in Cairo. He is the CEO of OCI, one of the world's largest nitrogen fertilizer producers, and Orascom Construction, an engineering and building firm. He also holds stakes in Lafarge Holcim and Adidas.
Nassef Sawiris is a member of Construction & Engineering

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1961
Birth Place Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
Age 62 YEARS OLD
Residence Cairo, Egypt
Education German International School of Cairo, Egypt
Alma mater University of Chicago
Occupation CEO, Orascom Construction Industries
Children 4
Parent(s) Onsi Sawiris
Relatives Naguib Sawiris and Samih Sawiris (brothers)

💰 Net worth: $7.4 Billion (2024)

Nassef Sawiris, a prominent figure in the construction and engineering industry in Egypt, is projected to have a staggering net worth of $7.4 billion by 2024. As a prominent business magnate and investor, Sawiris has played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Egyptian construction and engineering. Through his ventures and strategic investments, he has not only amassed substantial wealth but also contributed to the growth and development of the sector. Nassef Sawiris is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the world of construction and engineering, leaving an indelible mark on the industry in Egypt and beyond.

2009 $3.1 Billion
2010 $5.9 Billion
2011 $5.6 Billion
2012 $5.1 Billion
2013 $6.5 Billion
2014 $6.7 Billion
2015 $6.3 Billion
2016 $3.7 Billion
2017 $5.6 Billion
2018 $6.66 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1982

Nassef Sawiris received his secondary education in the German International School of Cairo, Egypt. Then he continued at University of Chicago where he received a bachelor's degree in Economics in 1982.

2010

He oversaw the construction activities of Orascom since 1990 and is the CEO of Orascom Construction Industries since the company's incorporation in 1998. He was also a board member of NASDAQ Dubai from July 2008 - June 2010 where his is still a board member, and currently sits on the boards of Besix (Belgium) and NNS Holding (Luxembourg), and is a Director at LafargeHolcim. He was on the board of Directors of the Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchanges from 2004 to 2007, and in July 2008 was appointed as a board Director at the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX).

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