Egyptian Exchange Targets 30% Female Representation on Corporate Boards by 2030

The Egyptian Exchange is aiming to increase female representation on the boards of listed companies to 30% by 2030, as part of broader efforts to strengthen corporate governance and promote diversity across Egypt’s business sector.

Omar Redwan, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, said gender diversity should be viewed not merely as a social objective, but as a strategic economic advantage capable of improving decision-making, enhancing governance standards, and building a more resilient economy.

“Diversity is not just a social goal; it is a competitive and economic advantage,” Redwan said during an event hosted by The American University in Cairo to launch the eighth edition of the Annual Women on Boards Observatory Report for 2025.

The report is issued by the university’s Women on Boards Observatory in cooperation with the Egyptian Exchange and several partner institutions.

The event brought together senior government officials, financial regulators, representatives of international organizations, business leaders, and academics to discuss the progress of women’s participation in corporate leadership positions across Egypt.

The initiative reflects growing momentum within Egypt’s financial and corporate sectors to align governance practices with international environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, particularly as investors increasingly evaluate companies based on diversity and board composition.

Market observers say increasing female participation in boardrooms has become a priority for regulators and listed firms globally, amid mounting evidence linking board diversity to stronger corporate performance and risk management.

Egypt has made gradual progress in recent years in expanding women’s representation in leadership roles, though analysts note that achieving the 30% target will require continued regulatory support, institutional reforms, and broader private-sector engagement.

The latest report is expected to serve as a benchmark for measuring corporate inclusion trends and tracking the pace of governance reforms within Egypt’s capital markets.