Aiman Ezzat

Aiman Ezzat is an Egyptian-born executive whose career represents the reach, adaptability, and ambition of Egyptian talent on the world stage. As Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini, he leads a global business and technology transformation group with more than 420,000 people in over 50 countries and annual revenue of €22.5 billion. From artificial intelligence and cloud computing to engineering, data, business operations, and sustainability, the organization he leads helps companies respond to some of the defining technological and economic challenges of our time. Ezzat’s position therefore carries influence far beyond a single company: his decisions help shape how organizations invest, transform, innovate, and prepare for a future increasingly powered by AI. His journey combines the analytical discipline of an engineer with the perspective of an international strategist. He earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering from CPE Lyon and an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, building a foundation that allowed him to move confidently between technology, finance, operations, and leadership. His career at Capgemini has included an unusually wide range of responsibilities. He worked in consulting, led the Financial Services Global Business Unit, contributed to the turnaround of the company’s United States activities, helped develop its offshore strategy, and took part in the acquisition and integration of Kanbay. He later served as Group Chief Financial Officer from 2012 to 2018 and Chief Operating Officer from 2018 until his appointment as CEO in May 2020. This progression reflects more than longevity. It shows a leader trusted to understand an international organization from multiple angles, to manage complexity, and to translate strategy into results. As CEO, Ezzat has guided Capgemini through a period of rapid technological change and heightened expectations of corporate responsibility. He directed the integration of Altran, strengthening the Group’s capabilities in engineering and research and development, while positioning Capgemini around the connected priorities of digital transformation and sustainability. He has emphasized that AI must create measurable value rather than remain a fashionable experiment, and the Group has expanded its work in generative and agentic AI, responsible adoption, data, and intelligent operations. At the same time, Capgemini has committed to a science-based net-zero pathway for 2040, illustrating Ezzat’s view that technological progress and environmental responsibility must advance together. His connection to Egypt gives this global story particular resonance. In 2025, Capgemini announced an AI Center of Excellence in Cairo designed to support clients across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia, while investing in Egyptian talent, research, academic collaboration, and advanced AI capabilities. The initiative recognizes Egypt not simply as a market, but as a source of expertise capable of serving the world. It also creates a meaningful link between Ezzat’s international leadership and the country of his birth, opening opportunities for Egyptian professionals to participate directly in frontier technology and global delivery. His achievements have earned significant recognition. He was named Best European CFO in the technology and software category in 2017 and Best European CEO in the same category in 2021, and he is a Knight of France’s Legion of Honor. He also serves as an independent director of Air Liquide, extending his contribution into another globally important industry. Aiman Ezzat’s story is ultimately one of breadth: engineering and business, Egypt and the world, operational discipline and long-term vision. By leading at the center of global technological transformation while strengthening opportunities connected to Egypt, he offers an inspiring example of an Egyptian whose influence is both substantial and international. He demonstrates that Egyptian excellence can help guide global companies, shape responsible innovation, and turn technological change into lasting value for businesses, communities, and future generations.