Omar Safey El Din is living proof that business leadership in the 21st century extends far beyond the boardroom and the executive suite. As CEO of the Cairo-based EGIC, Safey El Din oversees one of the most successful businesses in the region.

Established in 1991, EGIC manufactures and markets plumbing-related solutions specializing in PVC Pipes, PPR Pipes, Fittings, and Polyethylene. Over time, EGIC has pioneered plastic water and sewage drainage pipes that can withstand the extreme conditions of Egypt. Today the company has four factories and more than 2500 employees.