The appointment of Khalid Samaka as head of LafargeHolcim Maroc is a perfect example: a meaningful homecoming, backed by more than three decades of experience, to make renewable energy a genuine lever for industrialisation and regional development.
You will also find an exclusive insight from Karim Belhassan, Member of the Management Board of BMCI and Chief Operating Officer in charge of support functions. His analysis sheds light on current trends and the opportunities to be seized in a constantly changing environment.
The constant efforts of Swiss companies established in Morocco, such as SGS and SICPA, also demonstrate the ability to combine local roots with high international standards through concrete and ambitious projects.
Our “1 minute, 1 member” series continues with a sixth edition. This short, dynamic format gives our members the opportunity to share the essence of their business and their vision. In this issue, Brahim Tasli, CEO of Gsmart IP, a firm specialising in intellectual property, discusses his company’s strategic role in protecting and enhancing the value of innovations – a major issue in a world where creativity and innovation determine competitiveness.
Finally, our networking events, such as the afterwork on 25 September and the new members’ speed-meeting on 30 September, remind us how much the human connection remains an essential driving force of our ecosystem.
Happy reading to you all!
Christophe de Figueiredo,
President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Morocco