Arab Finance: Fort Capital Group, a company in the food and beverage sector and owner of Fregy’s for frozen pre-fried potato products, concluded its distinguished participation as a Gold Sponsor of the Egypt Career Summit, hosted by the British University in Egypt (BUE) on April 3rd and 4th.
This step reflects the company’s strategic vision of investing in human capital as a fundamental pillar for economic growth, and reaffirms its commitment to developing young talent and supporting the Egyptian labor market.
The summit witnessed active participation from the Group’s leadership, where Tamer Mosalam, Vice Chairman of Fort Capital Group, delivered an inspiring keynote titled: “The Opportunity to Scale Talents to Match the Fast-Evolving Challenges of the private sector,” during which he highlighted the gap between traditional skills and the demands of the modern market.
Mosalam added: “The agricultural sector and food industries are witnessing a significant technological transformation, which requires a generation of innovators capable of engaging with advanced technologies and international standards. Our role as leaders in this sector is to build bridges with ambitious youth and equip them with practical experience.”
Haitham Hafez, Chief Human Resources Officer at Fort Capital Group, said: “Our participation in this event stems from our belief that investing in youth is the true driver of innovation, especially as, at Fort Capital Group, we aim to build an integrated system to develop skills and transform the challenges posed by the labor market into real opportunities for growth, ensuring the sustained competitiveness of Egyptian professionals within the private sector.”
Maria Gamil, Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development Manager at Fort Capital Group, also delivered an interactive session titled “What Recruiters Really Look for in the First 5 Minutes in an Interview,” where she provided practical advice to young people on how to effectively and concisely showcase their personal and professional skills in alignment with the culture and expectations of major companies.
It is worth noting that Fort Capital Group continues to solidify its position as one of the leading Egyptian entities in the field of agro-industrial manufacturing, operating an advanced facility in East Oweinat spanning 296,000 square meters. The company is also the second-largest exporter of frozen pre-fried potatoes in Egypt, with its products present in more than 18 international markets.
The Group is currently implementing a strategic expansion plan driven by its investments in the food manufacturing sector through its new factory project in Ain Sokhna, alongside parallel investments in agriculture, infrastructure, and agri-tech. The total value of these investments is expected to reach approximately USD 300 million over the next five years, supporting sustainable growth, expanding employment opportunities, and enhancing Egypt’s competitiveness as a regional and global hub for food industries.
