Integrated Diagnostics Holdings plc announced the appointment of Sherif El Etreby, who will fill the role of Group Strategic Investment Officer, effective 15 August 2023. El Etreby, filling the new role of Group Strategic Investment Officer, will be responsible for developing and directing the Group's strategy pillars and long-term outlook, identifying potential opportunities for business expansion. This new position was created in line with IDH's continuous efforts to identify and maximise long-term growth across its current and potential markets.

El Etreby is a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience in the financial field, boasting several significant roles and major achievements in banking institutions for 10 years. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Investments at Egyptian Industrial Investment Group. El Etreby's previous experiences include nine years as the Senior Planning Executive at Egyptian Steel Group, as well as a member of the founding team of Egyptian Cement Company during the same period.

Prior to those roles, he served as the Regional Controller for Special Projects - Middle East and Africa at Lafarge, as well as Deputy Regional Business Controller for North Africa and Head of Planning at Orascom Construction - Cement Sector. He has been involved in major syndication loans facilities, acquisitions, and divestments in the cement and steel sectors in the Middle East and Africa, including the acquisition of Lafarge to Orascom Construction Industries - Cement Sector in 2008. He was also involved in the sell down of the founder's stack in Egyptian Steel Group to Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Co.

in 2021.