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On February 25, 2025, Maroc Telecom's Supervisory Board appointed Mohamed Benchaaboun as Chairman of the Management Board for a two-year term. He succeeds Abdeslam Ahizoune, who led the company for 27 years.
Who is Mohamed Benchaaboun?
Born on November 12, 1961, in Casablanca, Benchaaboun graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications in Paris. He started his career at Alcatel-Alsthom in Morocco, where he held key roles in strategy, development, management control, and later as industrial director.
Career in the Public and Financial Sectors
In 1996, he was appointed director at the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration, where he managed major projects for the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Three years later, he joined Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) as Deputy General Manager, overseeing shared services and later the bank’s development.
In 2003, he was appointed Director General of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT), a role he held until 2008. He then became Chairman and CEO of BCP, where he played a major role in modernizing and expanding the bank.
Government and Diplomacy
In 2018, Benchaaboun was appointed Minister of Economy and Finance, a position he held until 2021. Later that year, he became Morocco's ambassador to France, where he worked on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.
Return to Business Leadership
In 2022, he was named Director General of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund, a key institution driving economic growth in Morocco. His appointment as Chairman of Maroc Telecom marks another milestone in his career, where his experience will be essential for the company’s strategic development.
Honors and Contributions
Benchaaboun is a member of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council and serves on the boards of various foundations, including the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity and the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection. In 2010, he was awarded the Wissam Al-Arch by King Mohammed VI in recognition of his contributions to Morocco’s economic and social progress.
