Bupa Global appoints Ayman Hegazy as CEO for Bupa Egypt
Date Posted:Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Bupa Global, a leading international private medical insurance (IPMI) provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayman Hegazy as the new CEO for Bupa Egypt. With over two decades of experience in banking and insurance, Ayman is poised to strengthen Bupa Egypt’s position as a leading health insurance provider in the country. His appointment is subject to the insurance law no.155 requirements, and the necessary approvals by the Financial Regulatory Authority of Egypt.

Ayman Hegazy brings a wealth of experience and skills to this new role. Prior to joining Bupa Egypt, Ayman held several key positions at Allianz, most recently serving as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for their two entities in Egypt, overseeing both Life and General Insurance operations.
Nichola Thomson, General Manager for Bupa Global UK & Africa, commented on the appointment: "Egypt is a crucial market for us, with over 260 employees, and we see this as an exciting growth opportunity for health insurance. I am delighted to welcome Ayman to the team to navigate the business through the next phase of our strategic journey. With our newly expanded office and continued investments in people and digital capabilities, we’re demonstrating our commitment in Egypt and creating an ecosystem that makes world-class healthcare more accessible across the country.
With a strong track record, Ayman will be invaluable in leading our business to greater success. His reputation in the industry for driving businesses forward with a strong operational and commercial focus aligns perfectly with our direction."
Ayman Hegazy added: “As one of the leading health insurance providers in Egypt and a top International Private Medical Provider, Bupa Egypt is well-equipped to meet this increasing demand and support Egyptians in living healthier and happier lives. I am pleased to join Bupa Egypt at such a pivotal moment for the industry. The demand for health insurance is growing rapidly, and we anticipate this trend to continue in the coming years."
About Bupa Global
Bupa Global is the worldwide Bupa business that offers health plans to support individuals, families and businesses who are looking for the highest level of cover available from Bupa. We provide our customers with premium international coverage with a range of exceptional products and services, giving them direct access to world-leading specialists and medical providers, at home or abroad.
With a multilingual team of advisers, Bupa Global serves customers across the globe and can provide access to c.2.1m medical providers on a direct settlement basis. Offices are located in London and Brighton (UK), Miami and Philadelphia (U.S. - GeoBlue), Dublin (Ireland), Cairo (Egypt), Dubai (UAE), Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and Nairobi (Kenya).
Bupa Egypt Insurance is part of Bupa Global, offering a range of premium health plans to support individuals, families and businesses that reside in Egypt. Additional information about Bupa Egypt can be found at www.bupaglobal.com/Egypt