The Moroccan Private Equity Association (AMIC) has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors, unanimously electing Hassan Laaziri as the new President. He succeeds Hatim Ben Ahmed.

Hassan Laaziri, currently the CEO of CDG Invest Growth, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Laaziri started his career in the industrial sector and joined CDG Invest Growth in 2001. He has been instrumental in the establishment and growth of the company, which now manages over $400 million in assets. With more than 25 years of experience in the private equity sector in Morocco, Laaziri also serves on the boards of several companies across various industries.

Supporting Laaziri in his new role will be a newly appointed executive team responsible for setting and overseeing strategic directions. This team includes:

  • Tarik Haddi, Vice President and CEO of Azur Innovation Management
  • Khaoula Ramdi, Treasurer and Managing Director of Upline Investments

The newly appointed board members are:

  • Nabil Hayat, Director, Attijari Capital Management
  • Meriem Zairi, Managing Partner, EmergingTech Ventures
  • Hatim Ben Ahmed, Managing Partner, Mediterrania Capital Partners
  • Omar Bekkali, Partner, Private Equity Initiatives

Additionally, the board has named two observers:

  • Bassim Jaï Hokimi, CEO, Atlamed Capital
  • Mohammed Nasset, Managing Director, Red Med Capital Private Equity

Laaziri aims to continue the efforts of AMIC, which has supported over 280 companies and raised nearly 27.8 billion dirhams (MMDH) over the past two decades. This funding has significantly contributed to business growth and infrastructure projects, positively impacting economic growth and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards.