Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) has announced the appointment of Hassan El-Saeed as Chief Legal Affairs Officer, a move that reflects the bank's commitment to strengthening the vital role of this function in supporting the bank's activities and developing its institutional framework, while ensuring the highest levels of compliance with the laws and regulations governing banking, helping to protect the interests of the bank and its customers.

El-Saeed brings legal expertise and a distinguished professional record backed by more than 25 years of experience, a strong addition to the leadership of the legal function that reflects the drive to strengthen governance and transparency, in line with the bank's goals for the next phase.

El-Saeed is an ABE veteran. He joined the bank in 2001 as a lawyer in the legal department and rose through the ranks to head the bank's litigation sector. In 2025 he moved to the legal sector at SAIB, before returning once again to lead legal affairs at ABE. Legal affairs is one of the bank's core pillars, playing a pivotal role in drafting contracts and agreements, monitoring legislation and supporting the various departments in facing legal challenges, ensuring continued growth and the achievement of the bank's strategic goals.