Nezha Hayat appointed as director general of Mohammed VI investment fund

Tuesday 13 May 2025 - 10:20

By: Dakir Madiha

Nezha Hayat appointed as director general of Mohammed VI investment fund

Nezha Hayat has officially taken over from Mohamed Benchaaboun as the director general of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund, as announced in a statement from the royal palace. This appointment was made during a ministerial council chaired by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

The primary mission of the investment fund is to finance and support investment projects in priority sectors, with a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance issues.

Nezha Hayat has an extensive background in financial governance, having served as the chairperson and CEO of Morocco’s Capital Market Authority (AMMC) since 2016. Her leadership in this role has been marked by significant contributions to the development of Morocco’s financial landscape. Additionally, she chairs the Africa and Middle East Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions and co-founded the Association of Women Business Leaders in Morocco (AFEM), further highlighting her commitment to promoting women's leadership in the business sector.

In recognition of her achievements, Hayat was recently listed among the top 20 Arab women in government by Forbes Middle East.

The recent council of ministers meeting also included the appointment of Said Jabrani as the director general of the National Company for Enterprises Guarantee and Financing. Jabrani replaces Hicham Zanati Serghini in this role. With a robust background in commercial banking, Jabrani has held various positions within the Credit du Maroc group, as well as in Bank of Africa and BMCI. He boasts a Master’s degree in research in mechanics, aeronautics, and energy, underscoring his diverse expertise.