Said Zater is a distinguished business leader boasting a significant corporate journey in the realm of non-banking financial services since 2001. Presently serving as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Contact Financial Holding, he concurrently holds the esteemed role of Chairman of the Egyptian Federation of Consumer Finance. With an illustrious background including strategic leadership positions within the Ministry of Interior, Zater’s non-banking financial services career commenced at Contact, where his impactful contributions span strategic planning, operations, cost analysis, and the implementation of management consultancy approaches to enhance company performance, market reach, and revenue. Notably, Zater has successfully guided the company to heightened operational efficiency and brand expansion through an IPO. What adds a remarkable dimension to Zater’s leadership is the noteworthy recognition Contact has received under his guidance from Forbes Middle East itself. The company secured its position and distinction by being listed among the top 50 listed companies in Egypt for two consecutive years, a testament to its consistent growth and significant presence in the industry.