About Virtual CHRO
CEO Message
Dear Valued Clients and Partners,
Welcome to Virtual CHRO ConsultingI am excited to share our journey and commitment to redefining financial consulting in Egypt. Since our inception in 2019, we have passionately worked to empower businesses with the expertise they need to thrive, particularly through our innovative Virtual CFO services. This model provides unparalleled access to experienced financial professionals at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CFO, ensuring that every business, regardless of size, can benefit from high-level financial guidance. Building on our success in financial consulting and business advisory, we have expanded our offerings to include a new strategic service line; Virtual CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer). As we move through 2025, particularly in the fourth quarter, we take great pride in how far our journey has come. This new chapter reflects our ongoing evolution to meet our clients’ growing needs by extending our expertise beyond finance to encompass organizational and human capital development. Through Virtual CFO/CHRO, we aim to integrate financial leadership with strategic HR management.
Our mission is to become the foremost financial & HR consulting firm in the region, distinguished by our innovative solutions and unwavering dedication to our clients. We recognize that each business is unique, and we pride ourselves on our ability to tailor our services to meet the specific needs of startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Our comprehensive range of services reflects our commitment to enhancing your financial health and driving sustainable growth.
We believe that genuine collaboration is the cornerstone of success. Our team thrives in a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning, allowing us to respond swiftly and effectively to the evolving needs of our clients. We view challenges as opportunities and are dedicated to adopting proactive strategies that position our clients for success.
As we move forward, I invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we can navigate the complexities of the financial landscape and create a brighter future for your business.
Thank you for choosing Virtual CHRO as your trusted partner.
Warm regards.
Ahmed Farouk
Founder and CEO
Virtual CFO
Virtual CHRO
Managing Partner CHRO Message
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face unprecedented challenges in building strong teams, cultivating resilient cultures, and creating people systems that support sustainable growth. The success of any company, whether a startup or a well-established enterprise, depends on its ability to attract talent, develop leaders, and create an environment where people can perform, grow, and feel engaged.
This is the core purpose of our Virtual CHRO service.
Our commitment is to provide companies with strategic Human Capital leadership that transforms HR from an administrative function into a true business enabler. Through a comprehensive People & Culture approach,
We support organizations in designing HR strategies, creating effective structures, establishing policies and procedures, managing talent acquisition, building performance frameworks, and strengthening organizational culture. We believe that HR should be a catalyst for growth, not a cost center. That is why our model offers businesses access to seasoned HR leadership and a full team of specialists across recruitment, payroll, performance management, training, engagement, and compliance. Supported by our digital HR platform, we help companies run efficient, transparent, and scalable HR operations that elevate the employee experience and drive measurable business impact.
Our philosophy is simple:
When people thrive, organizations excel.
We are proud to partner with founders, leaders, and teams who recognize the strategic value of Human Capital. And we are dedicated to guiding them at every step, helping them build strong cultures, develop their people, and unlock their full potential.
Essam El Din Hassan
Managing Partner
Virtual CHRO Services
OUR Mission
Our mission is to transform HR from a support function into a strategic growth engine, enabling companies to grow confidently with strong leadership, engaged teams, and world-class people practices.
OUR Vision
To be the leading Human Capital partner for startups and growing companies in the region empowering organizations to build high-performing teams, strong cultures, and sustainable people systems that drive business success.
Who We Serve
Our Virtual CHRO services are ideal for:
- SMEs and growing organizations
- Startups scaling rapidly
- Family-owned and founder-led businesses
- Organizations without an in-house CHRO
- Companies are undergoing transformation, expansion, or restructuring.
What Makes Us Different
Unlike traditional HR consultants, we operate as an extension of your leadership team. We combine strategic insight with hands-on execution, ensuring HR initiatives are not only designed but also successfully implemented.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
We ensure governance, labor law compliance, and ethical HR practices are embedded across all people processes, reducing risk while strengthening organizational trust.
Strategic and Operational Balance
We bridge the gap between strategy and execution, supporting both board level decision making and day to-day HR operations to ensure measurable business impact.
Flexible Engagement Model
Our Virtual CHRO services are offered on a flexible retainer or project-based model, tailored to your organization’s size, maturity, and business priorities.
With Virtual CHRO, you gain senior HR leadership, strategic clarity, and execution excellence without the cost or complexity of a full-time executive hire.
Outcomes & Business Impact
Our clients benefit from:
- Stronger leadership capability
- Improved employee engagement and retention
- Reduced HR risk and compliance exposure
- Scalable HR systems that support growth
- Data-driven workforce decisions
When to Use the Virtual CHRO
When You Need to Build an HR Function From Scratch
If your company is growing and you do not yet have a structured HR department, the Virtual CHRO provides the full setup—strategy, policies, job structures, recruitment processes, payroll governance, and performance systems. You gain a complete People & Culture function instantly and professionally.
When You Are Expanding Quickly and Need Scalable People Systems
Fast growth requires clear job designs, structured hiring processes, performance frameworks, compensation guidelines, and culture alignment. The Virtual CHRO ensures your HR operations scale smoothly as your headcount increases—reducing chaos, turnover, and operational gaps.
When You Want to Improve Performance, Culture, and Engagement
If your company is facing high turnover, weak performance, low motivation, or unclear communication, the Virtual CHRO designs tailored engagement programs, performance systems, and culture initiatives that directly enhance productivity and employee satisfaction.
When Your Current HR Team Needs Stronger Leadership or Expertise
Many organizations have operational HR staff but lack senior HR leadership to guide strategy, develop teams, and ensure compliance. The Virtual CHRO steps in to upgrade processes, coach HR staff, lead critical decisions, and implement a stronger, more scalable HR structure.
When You Want to Reduce HR Costs Without Compromising Quality
Hiring a full internal HR team (HR Manager, Recruiter, Payroll Officer, Training Lead, etc.) is expensive and often inefficient for growing organizations. The Virtual CHRO model provides the same multi-level capability, combining strategic HR leadership, a dedicated execution team, and an integrated HRMS platform, at a fraction of the cost. This allows businesses to access senior expertise, scalable support, and robust systems without the overhead of full-time hires, enabling smarter resource allocation and faster growth
When You Need Robust HR Compliance and Governance
Labor laws, contracts, social insurance, and HR investigations require expertise and accuracy. The Virtual CHRO ensures full compliance, minimizing risks and protecting your company from legal and reputational issues.
When You Want to Digitize and Automate Your HR Operations
If payroll, leave approvals, recruitment, or employee files are still manual, the Virtual CHRO helps you shift to a modern digital HR platform that increases efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across the organization.