Nassef Sawiris is the CEO of Orascom Construction, an engineering and building firm that operates on the Cairo exchange and Nasdaq Dubai. Under his leadership, the company has established a significant presence in the construction industry in Egypt and the broader region. Nassef Sawiris has played a crucial role in guiding the company's strategic direction and growth.

Nassef Sawiris has been a member of Adidas's supervisory board since 2016 and is set to become the chair of the board at its shareholder meeting in May 2026. He is a major shareholder in the company and will replace Thomas Rabe, who faced reelection challenges with only 64% support in 2025.