Omar El-Shenety serves as the Managing Partner at Zela Capital, an investment bank operating across the Middle East and North Africa region. He brings over twenty years of experience in investment banking and strategic consulting. He leads a team of seasoned bankers, providing value-added solutions to clients across various sectors and markets. El-Shenety holds a Global Executive MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School. He also earned a Master's degree in Law from King's College London, along with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the American University in Cairo. This impressive academic background blends management, economics, and law. Beyond his work in the financial sector, El-Shenety is an Assistant Professor at the American University in Cairo, where he teaches finance and economics. He also works as a research consultant at the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies, focusing his research on the connection between economic developments and financial markets. Omar El-Shenety is passionate about analyzing and addressing key economic issues facing the Middle East. He regularly publishes articles and reports across various media outlets and platforms. His mission is to use his expertise and network to support the region's development, boost its growth, and serve its people.
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