Imad Benmoussa Steps in as New Enactus Morocco President
Doha – Former Coca-Cola France President and digital entrepreneur Imad Benmoussa has been appointed President of Enactus Morocco, succeeding Majid Kaissar El Ghaib who served the organization for fifteen years.
Benmoussa brings over 25 years of multinational corporate experience to the role, having served as President of Coca-Cola France and Vice-President for North Africa. He is also the founder of Apex Ventures, Angel Investor, and co-founder of Welovebuzz, one of Morocco's digital media platforms.
'I am honored to take the reins of Enactus Morocco. I have always believed in the entrepreneurial potential of young Moroccans,' Benmoussa said in a statement.
'I remain convinced of the enhanced synergies between the private sector, public sector, and academia to stimulate innovation and social entrepreneurship and build a sustainable and inclusive future for our Kingdom,' he added.
Read also: Moroccan Saad Abid Wins 'Social Impact Award' at Global Entrepreneurship Festival
Under his presidency, Enactus Morocco will focus on three strategic axes: strengthening partnerships with leading companies for sustainable development programs, collaborating with national and international institutions to amplify entrepreneurial initiatives, and integrating social entrepreneurship into university curricula.
Since its establishment in 2003, Enactus Morocco has emerged as a key player in social entrepreneurship, training over 12,000 young people and supporting approximately 600 high-impact projects annually. The organization maintains 142 hubs across all 12 regions of Morocco.
Earlier this month, Enactus Morocco hosted its National Social Entrepreneurship Seminar (SNES 2025) in Rabat, drawing more than 700 young leaders from across the country. The event featured workshops on artificial intelligence and social innovation, alongside networking sessions with industry experts.
The organization also recently celebrated a major achievement at the 2024 Enactus World Cup in Kazakhstan, where the team from Mohammadia School of Engineers (EMI) secured the global Vice-Champion title, competing against over 2,000 universities from the Enactus network. Tags: businesssocial impactYouth entrepreneurship
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