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Rabat – The Central Popular Bank (BCP) has announced the appointment of Naziha Belkeziz as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership change within the banking group. The decision was made by the Board of Directors and disclosed in a statement today.
“The Board of Directors of the Central Popular Bank (BCP), convened today, has co-opted Mrs. Naziha Belkeziz as an Administrator and appointed her as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately,” the statement read.
Belkeziz succeeds Mohamed Karim Mounir, who has requested to “exercise his retirement rights,” the source added.
The board expressed confidence in the development prospects of BCP under Belkeziz’s leadership, describing her as “a woman recognized for her professional skills and human qualities,” noting her impressive managerial abilities demonstrated throughout her rich and diverse career.
They further congratulated Belkeziz and pledged its support, expressing confidence in BCP’s future under her leadership: “We are confident in the development prospects of BCP under the leadership of Naziha Belkeziz.”
They also took a moment to acknowledge Karim Mounir for his nearly thirty years of service and his significant contributions to the group’s development, especially during his tenure as CEO since 2018.
Furthermore, the board noted the Central Popular Bank’s vital role in Morocco’s economic and banking sectors, underlining its contributions to financing the national economy, mobilizing savings, and fostering financial inclusion, along with its commitment to being a key financial player on the continental stage.
