Cairo, November 20, 2025 \u2014 The American University in Cairo <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(AUC) has announced the election of Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding and one of the region\u2019s leading figures in engineering and construction, as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Allam, an AUC alumnus who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 2002, brings extensive expertise in development, investment, and the management of large-scale regional and international projects.
Mark Turnage, Chair of AUC\u2019s Board of Trustees, welcomed Allam\u2019s appointment, highlighting his long-standing relationship with the University and his notable contributions to the preservation of Egypt\u2019s heritage and culture. \u201cWe are pleased to welcome Hassan Allam to the AUC Board of Trustees,\u201d Turnage stated. \u201cHe has consistently been a distinguished partner to the University\u2014an alumnus deeply proud of his connection to AUC, and a leader committed to safeguarding Egypt\u2019s cultural legacy. His experience and vision represent an invaluable addition to the University\u2019s strategic direction.\u201d
Allam has served as CEO of Hassan Allam Holding since 2009, overseeing the group\u2019s operations and regional expansion across ten countries. His leadership has emphasized efficiency, safety, and financial sustainability, driving the company\u2019s growth and diversification in global markets. In 2025, the group ranked 45th on Engineering News-Record\u2019s list of the world\u2019s top 250 international contractors.
His commitment to development extends to an active engagement in civic and economic organizations. Allam is a member of Young Presidents\u2019 Organization (YPO), the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies, the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, and the British Egyptian Business Association, among others.
Recently, AUC honored Allam with its Global Impact Award in recognition of his leadership in transforming the Grand Egyptian Museum from concept to operational reality through Legacy Development and Project Management, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding.
The AUC Board of Trustees comprises volunteer members from the United States, Egypt, and around the world, who dedicate their time, expertise, and resources to advancing the University\u2019s mission.
For the full list of AUC Board of Trustees members, please visit:
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Cairo, November 20, 2025 \u2014 The American University in Cairo (AUC) has announced the election of Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding and one of the region\u2019s leading figures in engineering and construction, as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Allam, an AUC alumnus who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":82806,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[642,2,439],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tie-business","category-news","category-research-universities"],"yoast_head":"\n