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Egypt | October 20th 2026: The Egyptian Company for Cosmetics (ECC) has been certified as a Best Place to Work™ for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to the company's success.
This continued recognition reflects ECC's ongoing commitment to creating an environment that prioritizes employee experience, engagement, and professional development. By maintaining its focus on its people, the company reinforces the importance of building a workplace where employees can thrive, collaborate, and grow.
Strengthening a People-Centered Workplace Culture
Achieving the Best Places to Work™ certification for the second consecutive year highlights ECC's continued dedication to its workplace culture and employee experience. The certification process combines an independent assessment of HR practices with confidential employee feedback, providing insights into the workplace environment and the factors that contribute to employee satisfaction and engagement.
ECC's renewed certification represents an opportunity to build on its existing efforts, continue listening to its employees, and further strengthen the practices that support a positive and engaging work environment.
Beyond its Best Places to Work™ certification, ECC continues to strengthen its position in the cosmetics and personal care industry through innovation and strategic investment. In September 2026, the company showcased its capabilities at the International Cosmetic Congress & Exhibition (ICCE 2026), presenting its ECC Innovation Lab and outlining an investment plan of EGP 2 billion through 2028. The strategy aims to expand the company’s capabilities in research and development, manufacturing, and exports, reflecting ECC’s ambition to support the future growth of the beauty industry in Egypt and across the region.
Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Ahmed Abo Elhamayel, CEO at ECC, said:
“Success is not only about reaching a milestone; it is about sustaining it and continuing to raise the bar
Being recognized again as a Best Place to Work reflects the culture we continue to build at ECC—one driven by our people, their passion, commitment, and shared purpose.
We are proud of this recognition and even prouder of the team behind it.”
Dr. Mohamed Salah, CEO & Founder at ECC, added:
“Being recognized as a Best Place to Work for the second consecutive year is a meaningful reflection of how far we have come as an organization—and of the culture we continue to build together at ECC.
Over the past year, this journey has encouraged us to listen more, learn from our people, and continuously look for ways to create a better workplace. It has challenged us to turn feedback into action and to ensure our values are reflected not only in what we say, but in how we work and grow together every day.
What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it reflects our people—their dedication, collaboration, and genuine commitment to making ECC a better place to work.
I am proud of what we have achieved together, and even more excited about what lies ahead. We will continue to listen, evolve, and create an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.”
Lydia Schoonderbeek, Founder & CCO, Source Beauty stated:
“Ask me what I'm proudest of at Source Beauty and it isn't a product or a launch. It's the people.
I get to watch this team pour their hearts into their work, back each other up, and cheer for each other's wins like they're their own. You can't write that into a policy. It's just who they are.
Being part of the ECC family gives us room to keep growing without losing that. So being named a Best Place to Work feels less like an award and more like a thank you, to everyone who shows up every day and makes this place feel like home.”
Mrs. Sara El-Bagoury, People and Culture Director commented:
“Being certified as one of the Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year is a proud milestone for ECC Group. I believe that our people are the heart of our success. This recognition reflects our continuous commitment to fostering a culture of trust, engagement, and growth, where every employee feels valued, empowered, and inspired to thrive. We are proud of what we have achieved together and remain committed to making ECC Group an even better place to work.”
About the Egyptian Company for Cosmetics (ECC)
The Egyptian Company for Cosmetics (ECC) is an Egyptian cosmetics manufacturer focused on developing and producing beauty and personal care products. The company aims to drive innovation and expand its manufacturing capabilities and regional presence through strategic investments in research and development. Visit www.ecc-hub.com
About Best Places to Work™
The Best Places to Work™ certification is an international recognition based on independent HR practices assessments and confidential employee feedback, recognizing organizations that foster strong workplace cultures, employee engagement, effective leadership, and supportive environments where employees feel valued and empowered.
Visit www.bestplacestoworkfor.org.
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