Marwa Hamza

Chief Human Resources Officer of Raya Holding

Marwa Hamza is a distinguished transformational Human Resources leader with nearly three decades of strategic leadership across the full spectrum of HR disciplines. She is widely recognized in the industry as a Reward Guru, celebrated for her deep expertise in market practices and her visionary approach to designing and executing forward-looking compensation and people strategies.
On August 1st, 2025, Marwa was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at Raya Holding for Financial Investments, where she leads the company’s human capital agenda across its diverse portfolio. Her strategic remit includes driving organizational transformation, shaping the company’s talent strategy, embedding future-ready leadership capabilities, and ensuring HR practices are agile and aligned with global standards to match Raya’s ambitious growth trajectory.
Prior to joining Raya, Marwa served as Head of Reward & Policy at Vodafone Egypt, where she architected the remuneration strategy for over 9,000 employees. Over her 19-year tenure, she held several pivotal roles, including Head of HR Business Partners for Technology & Enabling Functions, and was instrumental in delivering people solutions that accelerated business outcomes and enhanced employee engagement.
Her earlier career includes impactful HR leadership roles at Allianz and Mercedes-Benz, where she gained invaluable experience in managing complex people strategies within multinational environments.
Marwa is a certified Corporate Board Director and deeply committed to talent development and mentoring the next generation of HR leaders. Her leadership style blends strategic foresight with operational excellence, making her a trusted advisor to executive teams and a catalyst for organizational growth.