Morocco’s main business group, CGEM, has announced a new leadership team and a fresh set of priorities for the 2026-2029 term following the first board meeting under its new president, Mehdi Tazi. The board approved 20 permanent committees that will work on key issues affecting businesses across the country.
Among the appointments, Reda Lahmini will lead the committee on the business climate, Jinane Laghrari will oversee skills and jobs, and Hatim Boukhris will head legal and legislative affairs.
Other committees will focus on areas such as social dialogue, access to finance, industrial development, foreign trade, logistics, startups, innovation, artificial intelligence, sustainability and support for small businesses.
CGEM also named officials to lead its international committees. Mohamed Bachiri will oversee Africa, Abir Lemseffer Europe and the Mediterranean, Yassir Ghorbal the Americas, Majid Iraqui the Middle East, and Mohamed El Baroudi Asia and Oceania.
The organisation expanded its board by adding startup representatives Oussama Nour and Amir Benmahjoub. Karim Amor will continue leading MeM by CGEM, a network that connects Moroccan entrepreneurs living abroad with opportunities in Morocco.
Female representation was also strengthened through board seats for the heads of AFEM and the Club des Femmes Administrateurs d’Entreprises au Maroc.
The new Executive Bureau will be led by Mehdi Tazi as president and Mohamed Bachiri as general vice-president. The vice-presidents are Youssef Alaoui, Naziha Belkeziz, Hicham El Habti, Majid Iraqui, Ghita Lahlou and Naoual Zine. Jinane Laghrari was appointed treasurer.
Mr Tazi and Mr Bachiri called on members to support their roadmap, called “Entrepreneurs in Movement”.
The plan focuses on increasing private investment, helping small businesses grow and supporting sustainable economic growth.
CGEM said it also wants to help Morocco adapt to major economic changes by encouraging innovation, strengthening local production and increasing the use of artificial intelligence to improve competitiveness.
Founded in 1947, CGEM is Morocco’s largest employers’ association and the main voice of the private sector. It represents more than 90,000 direct and affiliated members, with micro, small and medium-sized businesses making up around 95% of its membership.
The organisation works through 37 sector federations, regional offices and specialised committees. It represents businesses in discussions with the government and labour unions and also has representation in Morocco’s House of Councillors.
CGEM is also known for its CSR Label, launched in 2006, which recognises companies that meet standards in areas such as workers’ rights, environmental protection and corporate governance.
