Rabat – King Mohammed VI appointed Housni El Ghazaoui as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Holding d’Amenagement Al Omrane, a state-held real estate company with a special focus on providing social housing.
With a diverse background in civil engineering and extensive experience in various leadership roles, El Ghazaoui is poised to bring his expertise to the forefront of urban development initiatives in Morocco.
El Ghazaoui, a State Engineer in civil engineering and a graduate of the esteemed Mohammedia School of Engineering (EMI) is well-versed in the intricacies of his field. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Expert Coach, boosting his qualifications with a strong foundation in business management.
Throughout his career, El Ghazaoui has garnered invaluable experience in both the private and public sectors. He started his professional journey as a manager in the Societe Nationale des Autoroutes du Maroc, the national highway operator, where he assumed pivotal roles such as Director of Engineering.
While working with the company, he oversaw development strategy, financial engineering, operations engineering, and information systems. His subsequent appointment as Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs enabled him to spearhead critical functions related to financial affairs, human resources, contracts, legal affairs, and general resources.
In 2017, El Ghazaoui expanded his horizons by assuming the role of Deputy General Manager at the Marchica Med Africa Agency in the Abidjan-Cote d’Ivoire Branch. The experience allowed him to cultivate a global perspective and further enhance his understanding of urban development on an international scale.
Continuing his ascent in the field, El Ghazaoui later took the helm as Chairman and CEO of the West Martil Valley Development Company. During his tenure, he successfully steered the company towards achieving its goals and contributed to the socioeconomic growth of the region.
He also worked as Chairman of Bouregreg Cultures and Bouregreg Marina within the Bouregreg Valley Development Agency, playing a vital role in the agency’s efforts to transform the Bouregreg Valley into a vibrant hub of culture and leisure.
