Hussein Derar, based in Cairo, draws on a distinguished career in the Egyptian Civil Service spanning 34 years. He has served in Washington, Copenhagen, New Delhi and Cairo, and was Ambassador to Seoul and to Beirut. Since his retirement, he has served as Chairman (2008-13) and Liquidator (2013-16) of EFG-Hermes Lebanon. He is an expert observer of the political and investment scene in the Middle East, and is a proficient leader in times of crisis.