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The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has announced on 04/03/2026 the selection of Ms. Rehab Sallam, General Manager of International Relations at the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), as one of the most influential women leaders in the global capital markets industry, representing the Egyptian Exchange. The list includes 20 executive leaders from exchanges around the world and selection was done through a committee comprising members of the WFE and industry stakeholders, with the final list approved the full WFE Board.

The federation has announced the final list and published it across its official platforms, highlighting the selected leaders and their professional achievements. The list included only two Arab ladies from Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Rehab Sallam joined the Egyptian Exchange in 2007 and has held several roles across the Membership, Disclosure, and External Representation Offices. She has also led key projects including the Electronic Membership and Electronic Disclosure initiatives, overseeing the integration of the Egyptian Exchange with brokerage firms that are members of the exchange, as well as the project to connect all listed companies to the Egyptian Exchange’s electronic systems and In 2023, she was assigned to manage the International Relations.

Rehab Sallam holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. She has also completed several specialized studies in capital markets, trading, financial analysis, translation and project management.

In this context, Dr. Islam Azzam, Executive Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, stated that this recognition reflects the international community’s appreciation of Egyptian professional calibers. Azzam added that it also underscores EGX’s commitment to supporting gender equality and women’s empowerment, while strengthening the role of women within the capital markets community at both the national and international levels. The recognition also highlights the role played by Egyptian professionals in enhancing the position of the Egyptian market within the global capital markets ecosystem.