Mr. Mazen Hawwa was associated with North Africa Holding since 2012 . He is a senior executive with over 24 years of multi-facet experience in various industries including real estate and financial services. He has been serving as URC’s Vice-Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer since 2020 and sits on the on the board of its several group companies. Mr. Hawwa joined KIPCO Group as part of the finance and accounts team in 2001 and was last the Deputy Group Chief Operating Officer leading finance and operations. He also serves on the board of several KIPCO operating subsidiaries and provides thought leadership, advice on strategic directives, financial planning, and governance.

Mr. Hawwa holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and is a graduate of the Lebanese American University. He has attended several executive education programs, including the General Management Program at Harvard Business School, and holds several professional qualifications from prominent US-based institutions.