Ali Belhadj assumes the chairmanship of the Moroccan-British Business Council to promote economic partnership

Economy of the East

The General Federation of Moroccan Enterprises (FGME) announced a strategic decision to appoint Ali Belhadj as the head of the Moroccan-British Business Council during a board meeting held on September 15. The appointment comes as part of Morocco's efforts to strengthen economic ties with the UK and develop opportunities for trade cooperation between the two countries.

Belhaj is a prominent economic figure with extensive experience in the international business world. He currently heads the family-owned Hippone Holding Group, which focuses its activities on various vital sectors, including logistics, industrial real estate investment, as well as specialized agricultural activities in citrus production, olive cultivation, and aromatic and medicinal plants. These sectors include logistics, industrial real estate investment, as well as agricultural activities specialized in citrus production, olive cultivation, and aromatic and medicinal plants.

Ali Belhaj's career path has been varied and rich. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and completed his graduate studies with an MBA from the prestigious University of Southern California. He began his career at the Financial Investment Company, where he excelled in corporate restructuring, and then expanded his investments to cover the strategic sectors of real estate development and agricultural production.

In terms of institutional positions, Belhadj has held a number of important leadership positions that have enhanced his administrative and political experience. He served as president of the Orient Region and president of the Regional Investment Fund, as well as vice president of the R20 international network specialized in sustainable development. In addition, he was a member of the Moroccan House of Representatives and president of the local community of Dar Bouazza, as well as a member of the General Federation of Moroccan Enterprises (FGME) as head of the committee in charge of developing ethics and promoting good governance practices in the business world.

Belhaj has a strong and widely recognized international presence. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Future Leaders Program, the Global Development Network, and the Foreign Policy Association of New York. This extensive network of international relations has enabled him to participate as an expert at prestigious international academic institutions such as Harvard University, the University of Warwick in the UK, and the Institute of International Relations in Paris.

Through his previous experience as an economic operator in the UK market, Belhadj has a deep understanding of the nature of the UK business environment and the requirements for business success there. This practical knowledge, coupled with his well-developed international network, puts him in an ideal position to lead the development of economic relations between Morocco and the UK.

Through this appointment, the General Federation of Moroccan Enterprises aims to capitalize on Belhadj's enormous potential to intensify trade exchanges and encourage the establishment of new and innovative partnerships between the two countries. It also seeks to explore promising investment opportunities that serve the sustainable economic development of both countries and strengthen their position in the global economy.

In his new role, Belhadj is looking to develop a comprehensive vision to deepen bilateral cooperation between Morocco and the UK, with a focus on establishing effective communication channels that facilitate the exchange of expertise, technologies and investments between companies and institutions in the two countries. This approach is part of a broader strategy to diversify Morocco's economic partnerships and strengthen Morocco's position as a preferred investment destination in the region.