Abdellatif Komat has been appointed to the leadership team of ESCA School of Management, marking a strategic shift in the institution’s approach to governance. According to school president Thami Ghorfi, this move is part of a broader effort to strengthen ESCA’s institutional foundations while expanding its educational mission. The focus, Ghorfi says, is on developing a wider vision of human capital that responds to the demands of a rapidly evolving world.
Professor Komat brings with him a distinguished background in both academia and university administration. A Doctor of State in economics and management, he previously served as vice president of Hassan II University in Casablanca, where he oversaw research and international partnerships. He later led the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences in Casablanca for over a decade. In parallel, he spent 18 years heading private higher education institutions, deepening his expertise in training, workforce readiness, and skills development.
Komat describes ESCA as a school that places people, innovation, and a strong African identity at the heart of its model. He says he is committed to contributing to its academic advancement and broader societal impact. As a professor, his teaching covers a wide range of subjects including human resource management, leadership, change management, development economics, and geopolitical strategy. His work has been published across both management and economics fields, and he frequently speaks at academic conferences in Morocco and abroad.
Beyond his academic responsibilities, Komat plays an active role in institutional and economic circles. He has served on multiple committees within the Ministry of Higher Education and was a member of the Moroccan employers’ association CGEM, contributing to its Talents, Training and Employability commission. He also held the position of academic vice president of GIPSI. Komat currently leads RESOFEM, a federation dedicated to promoting women’s economic empowerment, and heads Oum Rabia, an organization focused on helping young people enter the workforce as part of Morocco’s National Initiative for Human Development.
