Hisham is the CEO of Grant Thornton and has been instrumental in developing the strategic direction of the firm as well as managing the overall business. In less than four years he developed over seven lines of service and doubled the growth of the firm. Hisham was recognized in the 2015 International Accounting Bulletin Power 50 list ranking amongst the top three executives in the Middle East & Africa. He sits on various boards including a renowned regional investment firm and is a patron and avid mentor for dynamic SME’s and entrepreneurial businesses. Hisham received his bachelors degree from the American University in Cairo and his MBA from the American University in London.