Mehdi Tazi elected to lead Moroccan employers confederation
Mehdi Tazi has been elected president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, marking a leadership transition at the country’s main employers’ organization. Mohamed Bachiri was elected vice president general during the same vote held in Casablanca.
The new mandate runs from May 14, 2026 to May 14, 2029. The leadership ticket was the only candidacy in the election. It received 3,773 votes out of 4,123 cast, securing 91.5 percent approval from members.
The leadership change represents continuity within the organization. Tazi previously served as vice president general. Bachiri held senior roles within the confederation and briefly acted as interim president in 2019 following a resignation in the leadership structure.
Tazi built his career in finance and insurance. He previously led major insurance operations and now heads a holding company active in insurance, consulting, real estate, and business services. His experience inside the confederation includes several years in executive roles shaping internal governance.
Bachiri brings an industrial background. He leads Renault Group Morocco and has held senior positions in the country’s automotive manufacturing sector. His work has been closely linked to Morocco’s industrial export growth, particularly in the automotive ecosystem.
The joint leadership program focuses on five priorities. These include simplifying administrative procedures, improving access to financing for small and medium enterprises, and enhancing land access for investors. The plan also sets a target of 70 percent local industrial integration.
Another priority centers on innovation and digital transformation. The program proposes support mechanisms for startups and small businesses, including a national innovation initiative and broader digital adoption across enterprises.
International expansion forms a third pillar. The strategy emphasizes export growth, stronger economic ties across Africa, and greater engagement with the Moroccan diaspora to support business outreach abroad.
The confederation also aims to strengthen internal coordination between sector federations and regional branches. Leaders have framed the mandate as a shift toward more measurable economic impact and stronger private sector contribution to national growth.
The transition follows the departure of Chakib Alj after six years in office. His tenure included major global disruptions such as the COVID 19 pandemic and geopolitical shocks affecting supply chains and trade.
Alj highlighted the confederation’s role in supporting businesses through crisis periods and strengthening dialogue between the private sector and public institutions. He also pointed to ongoing challenges including innovation, artificial intelligence, and industrial competitiveness.
The organization represents a large network of Moroccan enterprises, with a strong presence of small and medium firms. The new leadership inherits a mandate aligned with broader national economic transformation efforts and long term industrial development goals.
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