Al Ahly have officially settled the future of Dr. Saad Sherby after the club’s Board of Directors accepted his request to step down as executive director, effective Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in a move that begins a new phase of administrative restructuring within the Cairo giants.
The decision came after the board reviewed Sherby’s resignation request, alongside the needs of the club’s affiliated companies and the possibility of benefiting from his experience during the next stage. The decision therefore combines the end of his executive position with the possibility of continuing to work with him on commercial and investment-related matters. ⭐
🔴 Al Ahly Accepts Saad Sherby’s Resignation
Al Ahly’s Board of Directors expressed its appreciation for the work Saad Sherby carried out during his time as executive director, highlighting the efforts he made in managing several important files and dealing with various challenges faced by the club.
The board also explained that Sherby had previously submitted requests to step down from his position on more than one occasion because of health circumstances, prompting the administration to review his latest request and make a final decision.
As a result, the club decided to accept his resignation and end his role as executive director effective August 25, 2026, while extending its thanks and appreciation for his service to the club. 🏆
⭐ Sherby Remains Connected to Al Ahly in a Different Role
Although Saad Sherby’s executive position has ended, the decision does not necessarily mean that he will completely leave the Al Ahly organization.
The Board of Directors approved the possibility of cooperation between Sherby and the club’s affiliated companies in the role of investment and commercial consultant, allowing the companies to benefit from his experience in areas related to increasing revenues and maximizing the commercial and investment value of the club’s brand, assets and rights.
The move reflects Al Ahly’s desire to continue benefiting from Sherby’s accumulated experience, but through an advisory role that differs from the daily responsibilities associated with his former executive position. 💼✨
📊 Advisory Role Linked to the Club’s Companies
Under the decision, any agreement between Saad Sherby and one of Al Ahly’s affiliated companies will be subject to the legal procedures and regulations governing the operations of those companies.
The Board of Directors also established a time limit for such agreements, ensuring that no contract can extend beyond the current term of the club’s Board of Directors, which ends in 2029.
Each company involved will be responsible for completing its own contractual procedures and obtaining approval from its board in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
📢 Full Independence in His New Role
One of the most important aspects of Al Ahly’s decision concerns the administrative relationship governing Saad Sherby if he continues working with the club’s companies.
If he takes on an advisory role with one of the affiliated companies, his administrative, technical and financial responsibilities will be linked exclusively to the board of the company with which he has a contract, within the scope of that company’s activities.
This means Sherby will not have a direct reporting relationship to Al Ahly’s Board of Directors, the club president or the club’s executive administration, clearly separating his previous role as executive director from his potential new role as a consultant. ⭐
🔥 Al Ahly Restructures Its Administrative Structure
Saad Sherby’s departure comes as Al Ahly continues to reorganize several administrative, investment and commercial files, particularly as the club’s operations and affiliated companies continue to expand.
The coming period is expected to witness further moves to determine the club’s executive structure and identify the official who will take responsibility for the executive administration, especially since the executive director remains one of the most important positions within Al Ahly’s administrative structure.
At the same time, continuing to benefit from Saad Sherby’s expertise in investment and commercial matters could allow the affiliated companies to retain valuable experience while directing it toward more specialized areas.
🏆 Al Ahly Closes One Chapter and Begins Another
By accepting Saad Sherby’s resignation, Al Ahly closes an important chapter in its administrative history while simultaneously opening the door to a new phase that will require the club to maintain institutional stability and continue its work across its various files.
The biggest challenge for the Al Ahly administration in the coming period will be establishing the appropriate executive structure and selecting a figure capable of managing the club in line with the scale of its sporting, commercial and investment ambitions.
Ultimately, accepting Saad Sherby’s resignation represents an important administrative decision, particularly as the club has retained the possibility of benefiting from his expertise through specialized advisory roles. 📢
In your opinion, is keeping Saad Sherby in an advisory role the best solution for Al Ahly, and who do you think should become the club’s next executive director? Share your opinion and predictions. 🔥🏆
