Attractive Industry

Long Term Exposure to Real Estate Ownership

We deliver long-term, sustainable value through ownership of its sizeable real estate portfolio, benefitting from consistent rental income and asset appreciation.

Inflation & Currency Hedge

Real estate has proven to be a reliable inflation and FX hedge, with property values and rent adjusting in response to market dynamics.

Unique Business Model

Premium Tenant Base

Our tenants consists mainly of multinationals paired with reputable Egyptian companies, ensuring reliable occupancy and growth.

Strategic Acquisitions

Leveraging our bargaining power through wholesale acquisitions, Bonyan is able to optimize value and enhance returns.

Reliable Revenue Streams

Our portfolio focuses on fully-leased properties under long-term contracts a portion of which are FX linked, providing dependable, robust cash flows.

Diversified Portfolio

Our holdings are strategically diversified across prime locations in East and West Cairo with a mix of retail and commercial properties.

Risk Mitigation

By focusing on built, fully-leased properties in prime locations, we avoid the risks associated with development projects.

Flexible Investment Size

Investors can enter the market and scale their holdings with ease to align with their evolving financial goals.

Liquid Access

By offering shares instead of direct property ownership, we provide flexibility to buy or sell shares seamlessly.

Specialized Management Team

Professionally Managed Portfolio

Our assets are expertly managed by real estate and operations specialists, ensuring active facility and property management to enhance individual and portfolio performance.
Mohamed Helmy

Mohamed Helmy

Head of Investor Relations
Mohamed Helmy serves as the Head of Investor Relations at Bonyan, bringing with him over 20 years of extensive experience in the financial services sector across the region. Helmy leverages his deep knowledge and vast experience to strengthen the company’s investor relations strategy and support its growth. Prior to joining Bonyan, Helmy held the position of Head of Equity Distribution and Investor Solutions, where he was responsible for managing relationships and providing advisory services to individual clients, institutions, and family offices. He previously served as Vice President at Credit Suisse and Deputy General Manager of the overseas branch of Banque Misr in the UAE. Earlier in his career, he led the foreign business desk within the sales department at HCSI, was the Business Development Manager for GCC clients at EFG Hermes, and served as Head of International Equity Trading at EFG Hermes. Mohamed Helmy holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Banking Management from Maastricht School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications from the American University in Cairo.
Shamel Aboul Fadl

Shamel Aboul Fadl

Executive Chairman
Shamel Aboul Fadl has been the Executive Chairman of Bonyan since acquiring the company in 2018, playing a pivotal role in transforming Bonyan from a single asset into a diversified portfolio of commercial assets. In 2010, Mr. Aboul Fadl founded Compass Capital, a leading alternative asset management firm based in Egypt, where he remains Chairman. Prior to that, he was the Managing Partner at Pharos Holding. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2005 when he established Paragon Asset Management, a regulated independent asset management firm headquartered in Geneva. Earlier in his career, he held the position of Vice President at Citigroup in Geneva. Mr. Aboul Fadl holds a B.Sc. in Construction Engineering from the American University in Cairo and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Tarek Abdel Rahman

Tarek Abdel Rahman

Executive Board Member
Tarek Abdel Rahman has served as Chief Executive Officer of Bonyan since 2018, leveraging his extensive sector expertise to position the company as a leading real estate investment firm. With over 29 years of experience in the financial sector, Mr. Abdel Rahman was most recently the CEO of Compass Capital, a prominent alternative asset manager. Before his tenure at Compass Capital, he served as CEO of Palm Hills Development, one of Egypt’s leading publicly listed real estate developers for 5 years. Prior to that Mr. Abdel Rahman was a founding partner and Managing Director at Akanar Partners, a specialized M&A advisory firm. He also held leadership roles as Co-Head of Beltone Investment Banking and as an Associate in Citigroup’s infrastructure investment banking team in London and the private equity department of EFG-Hermes. He began his career at HSBC corporate banking division. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo and an MBA from London Business School.
Fady Raafat

Fady Raafat

Executive Board Member
Fady Raafat is the Chief Financial Officer at Bonyan. Mr. Raafat previously served as Chief Investment Officer, responsible for originating and executing investment opportunities. Previously, Mr. Raafat was Vice President at Compass Capital, focusing on M&A advisory where he led transactions across multiple sectors. Prior to that, he worked at CI Capital, a leading full-fledged investment bank in the M&A and Equity Capital Markets groups. Mr. Raafat earned a B.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, and Management from the University of Nottingham, followed by an M.Sc. in Finance.
Mohamed Helmy

Mohamed Helmy

Head of Investor Relations
Mohamed Helmy is Head of Investor Relations at Bonyan. He is a seasoned financier with over 20 years’ experience in financial services across the region, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in his role. Before joining Bonyan, Mr. Helmy held the position of Head of Equity Syndication and Investor Solutions where he was focused on relationship management and advising for private clients, Institutions and family offices. ​Prior to that, Mr. Helmy was a VP at Credit Suisse and Deputy GM at BM off-shore UAE arm. Previously he was managing the sell-side foreign business desk at HCSI, Business Development Manager for GCC clients at EFG-Hermes and previously to that Head Trader of the International Equities Desk at EFG-Hermes.​ Mr. Helmy holds an MBA in Finance and Banking from Maastricht School of Management, and a B.A. in marketing and communications from AUC.
Eman Fahmy

Eman Fahmy

Marketing Director
Eman Fahmy is the Marketing Director at Bonyan where she oversees marketing initiatives and event coordination. Mrs. Fahmy plays a pivotal role in enhancing Bonyan’s brand visibility, engaging key audiences, and driving impactful campaigns across multiple platforms. Before stepping into her current role as Marketing Director, Mrs. Fahmy served as the Events Director, where she created the Walk of Cairo’s signature Christmas event. Mrs. Fahmy holds a B.A. in Mass Communication from the American University in Cairo
Amr El Shafei

Amr El Shafei

Non-Executive Chairman
Amr El Shafei has been the Chairman of the Board of Bonyan since 2024, bringing a wealth of strategic and managerial expertise to the team. Mr. El Shafei is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Egypt. Previously, he held the position of Executive Vice Chairman at Banque du Caire. Prior to that, Mr. El Shafei was Group Head of Corporate Banking, Debt & Structured Finance at The National Bank of Egypt, in addition to serving as a Board Member for both Al Ahly Capital Holding and Al Ahly Leasing Company. Previous positions include serving as Regional Head of Corporate Banking & Corporate Products at Barclays as well as Vice President of Corporate Finance at Citigroup UAE, among other notable positions. Mr. El Shafei holds a B.Sc. in Economics & Political Science from Cairo University.
Mohamed Farouk

Mohamed Farouk

Non-Executive Board Member
Dr. Mohamed Farouk has served as a non-executive board member at Bonyan since 2018, contributing a wealth of expertise and strategic insight to the company. In addition to his role at Bonyan, Dr. Farouk is the Chief Executive Officer of ADES, a leading regional oil services company listed on Tadawul. His leadership has been instrumental in driving ADES’ success in the energy sector. Prior to this, he held a senior leadership position at Invensys Operations Management (IOM), a FTSE 100 company, where he served as Senior Vice President for Global Delivery and Operations, overseeing critical projects from the company’s Texas headquarters. Dr. Farouk began his career in 1991 as a Project Engineer at Conisys Egypt as a provider of control and instrumentation systems technology. He holds both a B.Sc. and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Cairo University and earned his Ph.D. in Systems Engineering and Control from Case Western Reserve University.
Karim Zahran

Karim Zahran

Non-Executive Board Member
Karim Zahran has been a non-executive board member at Bonyan since 2018, contributing his extensive and varied industry expertise to the company. Mr. Zahran previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Zahran Market, a prominent supermarket retail chain. Prior to leading ZM’s turnaround, he was a Deputy Manager at Groupe Seb’s Iberica office in Barcelona. He started his career at HSBC Securities in New York on the Emerging Markets desk, and later joined Compass Capital in Egypt, leading its asset management division. He also held roles at ACE Group and Citigroup Private Bank in Geneva. Mr. Zahran holds a dual bachelor degree in Economics and Finance, and completed an Advanced Management Program at MIT Sloan.
Sarah El Shahed

Sarah El Shahed

Non-Executive Board Member
Sarah El Shahed has served on the Bonyan board as a non-executive member since 2024, bringing on a wealth of financial analysis expertise. Mrs. El Shahed is a Director at Compass Capital where she was instrumental in advising on numerous sell-side and buy-side transactions, demonstrating her expertise in navigating complex financial deals. Mrs. El Shahed led Compass’ first acquisition and later EGX listing of Rameda, a milestone transaction that highlighted her strategic insight and execution capabilities. Prior to joining Compass, Mrs. El Shahed worked at Pharos Holding, where she played a key role in setting up the asset management division. Mrs. El Shahed holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the American University in Cairo.
Mahmoud Fayek

Mahmoud Fayek

Non-Executive Board Member
Mahmoud Fayek has contributed his financial and operational expertise to Bonyan as a non-executive member since 2018. Mr. Fayek currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Rameda. Prior to that, he played a key role at Compass Capital from its inception, contributing to the successful completion of numerous transactions across the pharmaceutical, financial services, and real estate sectors. Earlier in his career, he held several senior positions in the manufacturing industry, including CFO and Business Development Director. Mr. Fayek is a CFA charterholder and holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.
Menatalla Sadek

Menatalla Sadek

Independent Board Member
With a career spanning more than two decades, Menatalla Sadek serves as an independent board member at Bonyan, contributing her extensive expertise in investments and management. Mrs. Sadek is currently an independent Senior Advisor to African Infrastructure Investment Managers, a member of Old Mutual Alternative Investments with a current AUM of more than $4bn. Prior to that, she was Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Hassan Allam Utilities, as well as Managing Director of Lightsource BP JV Co in Egypt. Mrs. Sadek was Chief Investment Officer of one of the region’s largest automotive and non-bank financial institutions, GB Auto. Ms. Sadek also co-founded Halan, Egypt’s first fintech unicorn. Ms. Sadek holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo and an Executive Education in Banking, Finance, and Securities Law from Stanford University. She is a CFA Charterholder.
Hatem Soliman

Hatem Soliman

Non-Executive Board Member
Hatem Soliman has been a non-executive board member at Bonyan since 2024, bringing over 40 years of engineering and corporate management experience. Mr. Soliman currently serves as Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Intro Group in Egypt. Prior to that, he spent 37 years with Schlumberger globally, serving most recently as Strategic Advisor to the Global CEO and Executive President for the Middle East and Latin America. Owing to his expertise, Mr. Soliman was recognized as one of the Middle East’s Top 100 Executives by Forbes Middle East in 2016 and 2017. Mr. Soliman holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Helwan University.
Nader Aboushadi

Nader Aboushadi

Non-Executive Board Member
Nader Aboushadi is an award-winning corporate finance executive with over 20 years of experience across corporate treasury, global banking, and board governance in Egypt, the UAE, and international markets. Mr. Aboushadi is Group Chief Treasurer of Sidara, a top three global engineering and architecture group with 450 offices and 60,000 employees worldwide, where he leads treasury, banking, corporate finance, cash management, and risk management. He has led major debt-raising and restructuring transactions for both private and publicly listed companies. Prior to Sidara, Mr. Aboushadi held senior treasury and finance roles at Mansour Group, Mantrac Group, Al Fahim Group, and Orascom Construction Industries, where he played a key role in the group’s landmark $14 billion transaction with Lafarge. He began his career in corporate and investment banking with Merrill Lynch, HSBC, and Barclays. Mr. Aboushadi is Co-Founder of Cairo Angels, one of the largest angel investment networks in Africa and the Middle East, and also co-founded Dar Ventures DIFC, investing in early-stage architecture and engineering startups globally. He was named Treasurer of the Year by the Association of Corporate Treasurers in 2018 and is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce.
Ahmed Hassanein

Ahmed Hassanein

Chief Operations Officer
Ahmad Hassanein is the Chief Operations Officer at Bonyan. With extensive experience in the real estate sector, Mr. Hassanein has brought a wealth of operational expertise to the company. Before joining Bonyan, he served as the Head of Operations at LMD, and prior to that Mr. Hassanein was Head of Commercial at Palm Hills, a leading real estate developer. Prior to joining Palm Hills, Mr. Hassanein co-founded and managed companies across various industries, including The Brand Company, a regional branding and strategy agency, and TotalFix Solutions, a facility management company catering to both residential and corporate clients. Mr. Hassanein holds a B.A. from the American University in Cairo, a Master’s degree in Design from the College of Fine Arts at UNSW in Sydney, and an Executive Master’s in Corporate & Business Management from SDA Bocconi.
Ahmed Emad

Ahmed Emad

Investment Manager
Ahmed Emad is an investment manager at Bonyan. Mr. Emad has been a key driving force in realizing real estate opportunities. Previously, Mr. Emad held the position of Associate at Compass Capital, where he worked on several private equity and M&A transactions. Prior to his post at Compass Capital, he was Business Development manager at Redcon Construction, where he was the Strategic Advisor to the Board. Mr. Emad holds a B.Sc. in Construction Management from the American University in Cairo and has also earned a Private Equity Diploma from the same institution.
Howaida Abdel Wahab

Howaida Abdel Wahab

Customer Excellence Director

Howaida Abdel Wahab is Bonyan’s Customer Excellence Director. Her role focuses on customer loyalty and retention through enhancing the overall workspace experience and curating Bonyan’s unique signature in the industry.

Ms. Abdel Wahab most recently worked as Chief Operating Officer of Al Sagheer Group, prior to which she spent 18 years with Schlumberger. Her multi-disciplinary expertise encompasses quality compliance and processes enhancement, project management, training and development, and customer services.

Ms. Abdel Wahab graduated with a B.Sc. in Business Administration from Cairo University and holds certifications of Quality Lean & Continuous Improvement, and Project Management.

Hesham Metwally

Hesham Metwally

Chief Engineer

Hesham Metwally has been at Bonyan for over 17 years, currently acting as the company’s Chief Engineer and contributing decades of technical expertise and industry knowledge.

Mr. Metwally has led multiple projects through to completion, most notably the Walk of Cairo. His expertise encompasses the commercial, retail, and administrative spaces and allows him to deliver high-quality outcomes across all phases of development and execution. Previously, Mr. Metwally has held engineering and construction roles at SODIC, Cilantro, and Talaat Moustafa.

Mr. Metwally holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Zagazig University.

Hassan Samy

Hassan Samy

Head of Leasing

Hassan Samy serves as Head of Leasing at Bonyan. He is tasked with overseeing all sales and leasing operations and leading high-value negotiations.

Previously, Mr. Samy co-founded Attic Mortgage Solutions, facilitating property-backed mortgage models, and was Operations Manager at Skop Group where he led the launch of Dinner in the Sky Egypt and expanded it regionally in his capacity as Managing Partner.

Mr. Samy holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo.

Hassan Samy

Ahmed Sayed

Finance Director

With over 20 years of experience in financial management and accounting, Ahmed Sayed is a seasoned finance professional specializing in strategic planning, cash flow management, and business expansion. As the Finance Director, Mr. Sayed oversees financial strategy, risk management, and operational efficiency to drive sustainable growth.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sayed has held key financial leadership roles at Bitunil, Sky Supplies Group, Telecom Egypt (we), The Egyptian Telephone Company (QuickTel), and Unifood, where he successfully led financial restructuring, ERP system implementation (Oracle), and international market expansion.

Mr. Sayed holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Cairo University and an MBA in Financial Management from the Arab Academy for Banking & Financial Science.

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A Leading Independent
Real Estate Investment Firm

With a growing portfolio currently standing at 10 commercial real estate assets across East and West Cairo, Bonyan focuses on acquiring operational, income-generating properties providing immediate returns on investment.

Bonyan enables both institutional and individual investors to make flexible real estate investments that are aligned with their financial objectives.

With a diverse portfolio of grade A commercial assets in prime locations supported by leading multinational tenants, Bonyan targets rental yield and continuous asset appreciation. Our portfolio is managed by industry experts who approach every opportunity with an owner-operator mindset.

Our Investment Philosophy

Our investment philosophy serves as the foundation, guiding every opportunity we pursue.
01

Enduring Value of Real Estate

With assets that consistently hold or appreciate in value, real estate offers enduring financial security. Our approach centers on sustainable growth, recognizing real estate as a trusted and proven asset class that appreciates beyond inflation, building generational wealth.

02

Diversity of Our Portfolio

Our portfolio encompasses diversified asset types, geographies, and tenant profiles, reducing risk through balanced exposure. With operational properties across East and West Cairo leased to multinationals and leading Egyptian corporates, we provide stability through varied income streams.

03

Focused Asset Acquisition Strategy

By focusing on acquiring existing properties, Bonyan reduces construction-related risks and preserves investment margins by avoiding cost overruns. This approach enables us to deliver returns for investors by focusing on assets that generate immediate stable income.

04

Strength of Expertise and Insight

Our real estate asset management expertise is complemented by a specialized asset acquisition team. With a deep understanding of strategic management , financial analysis and comprehensive market data, our team leverages data-driven insights to align each investment opportunity with our overarching objectives, maximizing value.

05

Ability to Weather Macroeconomic Uncertainty

We recognize the critical importance of agility in execution. Our investment strategy is intentionally dynamic, enabling us to swiftly adapt to shifting macroeconomic conditions and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

06

Swift Execution

In a market where timing defines success, we operate with speed and precision. Our approach is streamlined to quickly identify valuable opportunities, conduct swift due diligence on the asset, apply our negotiation expertise, and secure the optimal price and capital structure.

Our Investment Strategy

At Bonyan, every project is a testament to our unwavering pursuit of shareholder returns. Our investment approach focuses mainly on leasing assets while maintaining agility for opportunistic sale of select assets, organized through the following 4 strategies:

Core Plus

Our primary strategy focuses on acquiring high-quality, fully leased properties in prime locations. These assets have proven to consistently generate stable cash flows, providing our investors with reliable returns and long-term value.

Core

Our strategy also includes investing in properties that are partially leased with medium-to-long-term value creation opportunities. These stable assets present the potential for enhancements that deliver increased returns within a shorter timeframe.

Value Add

To diversify our portfolio, we invest in properties that require asset repositioning, active management, and, implementing operational strategies to unlock and grow their the assets’ long-term value.

Opportunistic

In select cases, we pursue assets that call for extensive redevelopment and active management, focusing on major renovations and strategic repositioning to maximize potential.

Our Investment Model

Attractive Industry

Operating in a sector renowned for its stability, growth and resilience, Bonyan grants exposure to a reliable asset class with innate protections against macroeconomic volatility.

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Unique Business Model

Bonyan’s model is tailored to provide stable returns through carefully selected, income-generating assets. Through this, investors can access the benefits of commercial real estate while maintaining liquidity and flexibility.

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Specialized Management Team

Bonyan’s leadership ensures a seamless investment experience without the complexities of direct property oversight – blending industry expertise with strategic foresight.

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Leadership

Our management team's strength lies in their extensive experience and deep knowledge of the real estate sector.
MANAGEMENT TEAM THE BOARD

Shamel Aboul Fadl

Executive Chairman

Tarek Abdel Rahman

Chief Executive Officer

Fady Raafat

Chief Financial Officer

Ahmed Hassanein

Chief Operating Officer

Mohamed Helmy

Head of Investor Relations

Ahmed Emad

Investment Manager

Howaida Abdel Wahab

Customer Excellence Director

Ahmed Sayed

Finance Director

Eman Fahmy

Marketing Director

Hesham Metwally

Chief Engineer

Hassan Samy

Head of Leasing

Amr El Shafei

Non-Executive Chairman

Shamel Aboul Fadl

Executive Chairman

Tarek Abdel Rahman

Executive Board Member

Fady Raafat

Executive Board Member

Dr. Mohamed Farouk

Non-Executive Board Member

Karim Zahran

Non-Executive Board Member

Sarah El Shahed

Non-Executive Board Member

Mahmoud Fayek

Non-Executive Board Member

Menatalla Sadek

Independent Board Member

Hatem Soliman

Independent Board Member

Nader Aboushadi

Non-Executive Board Member
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