ITD Egypt
ITD Egypt (International Trade & Development Egypt), established in 1988 is a privately held consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The firm provides market entry advisory, business development support, and business process outsourcing (BPO) services to international and regional companies seeking to operate or expand in Egypt.
About
ITD Egypt 1 operates as a cross-border business facilitator, supporting foreign investors, multinational corporations, and regional enterprises in navigating the Egyptian market. The company combines strategic consultancy with operational outsourcing solutions, positioning itself as an “extension-of-office” partner for clients.
The firm works across multiple industries, including:
Power and energy; oil and gas; water and plumbing; construction and infrastructure; hospitality and leisure; healthcare and medicine; defence and aerospace; banking and finance; telecom and media; and technology and software (SAAS), delivering both advisory and execution-focused services.
History
ITD Egypt was founded in 1988 by Laila Takla, a former Member of Parliament and academic. The company was established with the aim of bridging international businesses with opportunities in Egypt by combining strategic insight with practical execution.
Over time, ITD Egypt expanded from a consultancy-focused model into a hybrid structure incorporating business process outsourcing (BPO), allowing it to deliver both advisory and operational services
Services
Consulting and Market Entry Advisory 2
ITD Egypt provides comprehensive advisory services, including the following:
- Market entry and expansion strategy
- Local partner identification and joint ventures
- Regulatory and legal navigation
- Financial and investment advisory
- Deal structuring and transaction facilitation
- Government and institutional engagement
The firm supports clients throughout the full investment lifecycle, from feasibility to execution.
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) 3
ITD Egypt offers outsourcing solutions designed to improve efficiency and reduce operational expenses. Services include:
- Dedicated remote teams and managed operations
- IT, software development, and digital services
- Customer service and back-office support
- HR administration and payroll services
- Data analysis and digital marketing
The company positions Egypt as a competitive outsourcing hub due to its skilled workforce and cost advantages.
Trade Finance and Corporate Banking Representation 4
ITD Egypt provides trade finance and corporate banking support and formerly acted as ODDO BHF’s representative office in Egypt:
- Export Credit Agency (ECA) financing solutions
- Arrangement of letters of credit and bank guarantees
- Structured trade finance and project financing support
- Facilitation of international banking relationships
- Advisory on financing structures and risk mitigation
- Coordination with global financial institutions and lenders
The firm supports clients in securing and structuring financing solutions to enable cross-border trade, large-scale projects, and capital investments.
Projects and Clients
ITD Egypt has worked on large-scale projects in:
Infrastructure and construction, oil and gas, power and energy, water and plumbing, banking and finance, telecom and media, technology and software (SAAS), hospitality and leisure, healthcare and medicine, defence and aerospace.
The portfolio includes consulting engagements with international corporations and institutions.
Major Projects
- Consulting on infrastructure developments including the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Supporting oil and gas exploration and infrastructure projects
- Participation in electricity, water, and infrastructure initiatives in collaboration with international partners
- Contributions to healthcare infrastructure projects such as Kasr Al Ainy Hospital
Notable Clients and Partners
ITD Egypt has collaborated with a range of global organisations and companies, including:
- Hill International (Hill Construction)
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica)
- AECOM (formerly Metcalf & Eddy)
- Alcatel-Lucent (formerly Siette)
- Occidental Petroleum (Oxy)
- Marubeni Corporation
- Texaco
- Vegas Oil & Gas
- ODDO BHF
- Sogea-Satom
- Setec
- Thames Water
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Kasr Al Ainy Hospital
Additional collaborations have included major infrastructure and development initiatives across Egypt’s energy, water, and construction sectors.
Business Model
ITD Egypt operates through a hybrid consulting and execution model. Clients can engage the company for strategic advisory services, operational outsourcing, or a combination of both.
The company emphasises long-term partnerships and often integrates with client operations as a local extension, providing scalable teams and ongoing strategic support.
Management
Key leadership includes the following:
- Laila Takla – Founder
- Maged Darwish – Chairman & Managing Director
- Karim Darwish – Chief Executive Officer
- Marwan Darwish – Head of Sales & Marketing
- Karim M. Darwish – Head of Operations & Strategy
ITD Egypt is rooted in a family business tradition, supported by a strong network and a long-standing market presence across multiple generations. The company maintains a multidisciplinary team supporting consulting and operational functions.
Positioning
ITD Egypt positions itself as a long-term strategic partner, offering:
- Integrated consulting and outsourcing services
- Strong local networks and government relationships
- Experience across multiple industries
- Support for complex cross-border transactions
- Cost optimization through Egypt-based operations
Infobox
- Full name: International Trade & Development Egypt
- Founded: 1988
- Founder: Laila Takla
- Headquarters: 8 Sad Al Aly Street, Dokki, Giza, Cairo 12311, Egypt
- Website: https://www.itdegypt.com/
- Industry: Consulting and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)