Nassef Sawiris With a net worth of around $6.4bn Nassef Sawiris is Egypt’s richest man, owning 30 per cent of one of the world’s largest nitrogen fertiliser producers OCI, six per cent of sportswear giant Addidas, and 3.4 per cent of LafargeHolcim, the world’s biggest cement maker. In 2018 his career took a somewhat unexpected turn when… With a net worth of around $6.4bn Nassef Sawiris is Egypt’s richest man, owning 30 per cent of one of the world’s largest nitrogen fertiliser producers OCI, six per cent of sportswear giant Addidas, and 3.4 per cent of LafargeHolcim, the world’s biggest cement maker. In 2018 his career took a somewhat unexpected turn when he teamed up with fellow businessman Wes Edens to buy English football team Aston Villa. Now in the second tier of English football, Sawiris will seek to revive the popular club’s fortunes. CEO / Executive chairman, OCI / Aston Villa FC Origin:Egypt Residence:Egypt Sector:Industry / sport