Amin Magrabi started his career in 1995 in financial services as a Senior Retail Broker for Flemings Investment Bank in Cairo, Egypt, following his studies at Brown University and the London Business School. Amin then moved to the United States to work for JP Morgan, New York, as a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate. In 2003, Amin returned to the region to join the family-led MAGRABi business, firstly holding the position of Regional General Manager, before later becoming CEO of MAGRABi Retail in 2008. From 2019, he held the position of CEO of the MAGRABi Group, encompassing CEO of the Retail business, Chairman to the MAGRABi Hospitals and Centers network and Chairman of the MAGRABi Foundation. In 2023, Amin transitioned to Chairman of the Board for MAGRABi Retail Group, to lead the Group’s business and oversee strategic expansion goals in the Middle East and beyond. For nearly a century, the MAGRABi name has stood for excellence, prevalent from generation to generation. From its groundbreaking achievements in ophthalmology with the work of the MAGRABi hospitals, to its social commitment towards communities across Egypt and Africa with the MAGRABi Foundation, and through its leading retail business, the MAGRABi Retail Group has brought innovation and imagination to the vision care industry, injecting it with experiences to match modern needs, interests and lifestyles. MAGRABi’s fusion of science and art has revolutionized the optical industry, and Amin has been the driving force behind the ambitious strategies that have positioned MAGRABi as the leading eyewear retailer in the Middle East, with a network of over 140 outlets across five countries, including its Doctor M stores, the budget-friendly offering of the Group. Core values established in MAGRABi’s Hospitals and Foundation remain central to the Group’s purpose, with a determination to empower vision for all and positively impact society is at its heart. With a strong commitment to social matters and a particular focus on gender equality, Amin leads by example. Amin is a progressive thinker and his ambition is to provide a sustainable, unrivaled and longlasting model of care and to ensure that MAGRABi’s culture of inclusivity, innovation and talent will continue to deliver an exceptional and experiential multi-channel customer journey. He places great importance on contributing to society, entrepreneurial flair and philanthropic involvement. In 2024, MAGRABi Retail was named as one of the Best Workplaces for Women in the Middle East. MAGRABi Retail was also certified as a Best Place To Work in the Middle East for 2022, and Amin himself was awarded CEO of the Year 2022, by CEO Monthly Magazine. https://www.ceoreview.com/issues/issue-11-2022/19/ In 2023, Amin was included in the Forbes Middle East's Top 100 Healthcare Leaders, which recognizes the most influential healthcare professionals across pharmaceuticals, medical facilities, technology, medical equipment, and healthcare investment in the Middle East. www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/top-100-healthcare-leaders-2023/ Further to his roles at MAGRABi, Amin has an extensive network, and is an accomplished speaker and active member of the global Young Presidents Organization. He holds a number of Board, Director and Executive level positions: Director of Al Amin Medical Instruments Co. (AMICO Group); Vice Chairman for IKEA, Saudi and Bahrain; Director of the Africa Eye Foundation and Director of ARP Global Capital. About MAGRABi Retail Group Founded in 1927, MAGRABi is a family business, established with a mission to democratize access to eyecare. MAGRABi has transformed the optical industry in the Middle East and its core focus continues to be on opening up access to the highest-quality care and products to everyone. MAGRABi Retail Group is the leading eyewear and eyecare retailer in the Middle East, inspired by a history of medical excellence. MAGRABi’s store network consists of over 140 outlets across five countries, located in the most prestigious malls and shopping districts, including its Doctor M stores. MAGRABi is the only optical chain that operates across the region and its product offering speaks for itself, comprising a unique blend of exclusive luxury brands, own brands and partnerships as well as budget-friendly high-quality brands under Doctor M. The first MAGRABi store opened in 1981, in connection with the local MAGRABi Eye Hospital, and its unrivalled history of clinical expertise propelled it to become the leading high-end ophthalmic eyewear and sunglasses retail chain in the Middle East. Today, MAGRABi is an established lifestyle brand and has consolidated its position as the go-to for quality, state-of-the-art eyecare and fashion-forward eyewear. With the latest technologies and highly-trained professionals, MAGRABi is at the cutting edge of the eyecare market and its stores provide an unparalleled experience – combining optical, retail and lifestyle. MAGRABi Hospitals and Centers has evolved from a simple eye hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to becoming the largest eyecare network in the world, with globally recognized eyewear experts and pioneers. For over 90 years, MAGRABi has provided eyecare to more than 1,000,000 patients and performs more than 100,000 sight-preserving surgeries annually, across 32 locations in the Middle East. The MAGRABi Foundation is the leading private foundation in the area of eyecare in Egypt, with over 20 years of experience and industry knowledge. It provides affordable eye health care to all those in need.