Al Futtaim Group appoints Sue Ellen Hassouna as General Counsel

Al Futtaim Group, a renowned conglomerate operating across the Middle East, has appointed Sue Ellen Hassouna as its General

By: :  Sara Ali
Update: 2023-10-02 09:00 GMT

Al Futtaim Group appoints Sue Ellen Hassouna as General Counsel She will assume a pivotal role in the firm’s legal landscape Al Futtaim Group, a renowned conglomerate operating across the Middle East, has appointed Sue Ellen Hassouna as its General Counsel. With over 15 years of legal experience in Egypt, Hassouna’s journey reflects a diverse and accomplished background. She...

Al Futtaim Group appoints Sue Ellen Hassouna as General Counsel

She will assume a pivotal role in the firm’s legal landscape

Al Futtaim Group, a renowned conglomerate operating across the Middle East, has appointed Sue Ellen Hassouna as its General Counsel.

With over 15 years of legal experience in Egypt, Hassouna’s journey reflects a diverse and accomplished background. She founded and chaired the Sue Ellen Foundation for Legal Development, an organization committed to advancing and nurturing the legal profession in Egypt.

Her dedication extends to academia, as she serves as an assistant professor at the American University in Cairo, sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring legal minds.

Hassouna’s vast legal knowledge and experience have earned her recognition from both governmental and non-governmental entities. She currently sits on the Board of Trustees of the Financial Supervision Authority at the Arbitration Center for Non-Banking Transactions, playing a pivotal role in providing guidance and counsel on arbitration-related matters.

The Ministry of Justice chose her to participate in the Special Committee responsible for deliberating the Egyptian arbitration law and settling disputes related to investment contracts.

She served as the Chief Legal Officer at Lafarge Cement for eight months, showcasing her agility and depth of expertise in the profession.

Hassouna has contributed significantly to various prominent companies in Egypt, holding key positions, including Executive Legal Director at Heineken, Country Legal Director at TotalEnergies, Counsel at Etisalat Misr, General Counsel at Damac Properties, and Senior Counsel at Citystars.

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