The boys were given executive power in different divisions of his company and have never looked back since. The new generation has its own methods and ideas and I have to practice consummate diplomacy when I want to make them see it my way. That is not to say that I am never overruled. Sawiris clearly enjoys the thought of his sons' success. My problem with my sons is that I am their friend, because the generation gap is smaller than usual.
Every decision is open to discussion.
Reminded that he did not obey his father when it came to overseeing the family's land, a mischievous smile plays on his lips and he claims quite untruthfully that this, of course, was completely different. He does not consider the success the family has achieved anything extraordinary. We are contractors who play by the rules and try to always do our best. When we do not have the expertise, we seek it elsewhere. We work hard and always remain within the boundaries of the law.