Kamal Mokdad
Kamal Mokdad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Meknes, Morocco |
| Occupation | Banking executive |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | General manager of Banque Centrale Populaire; CEO of BCP Consulting; Chairman of Casablanca Stock Exchange board |
Kamal Mokdad is a Moroccan banking executive currently serving as the general manager of Banque Centrale Populaire in Morocco. He heads the International Global Banking division and holds the position of CEO at BCP Consulting.
Before this, Mokdad was the managing partner and head of financial services at Mazars Morocco from 2010 until 2016.
On June 18, 2020, he assumed the role of chairman of the Board of Directors for the Casablanca Stock Exchange. Additionally, he sits on the boards of various financial organizations across Morocco, France, Italy, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Early life and education
Originating from Meknes, Mokdad pursued his studies at the Institute of Political Studies in Paris (Sciences Po Paris), where he earned qualifications in economics and finance along with an international diploma in political studies. He became a certified chartered accountant in 2006 and completed an MBA program in 2014.
Professional career
Mokdad launched his professional journey in 1998 at Mazars in Paris. By 2007, he had advanced to partner within Mazars' Moroccan branch, succeeding the founding partner and initiating new financial service offerings. In 2010, he was promoted to managing partner at Mazars Morocco and appointed as the financial services leader for Africa.
In early 2017, Mokdad took on the role of general manager at Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP), focusing on expanding its international footprint. By 2019, he also assumed responsibility for BCP’s domestic operations. On June 18, 2020, he was named chairman of the Board of Directors for the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
Other positions
Acknowledged as an expert in African finance, Mokdad chairs several boards within the BCP group’s banking and insurance entities throughout the continent. He also holds directorships in a variety of financial institutions located in Morocco, France, Italy, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Recognition
- 2017: Featured among Africa’s most influential figures by New African magazine.
- 2018: Directed BCP’s acquisition of four African banking subsidiaries from France’s BPCE group, which received "Deal of the Year" honors at the Financial Afrik Awards held in Abidjan.
- 2020: Once again listed by Financial Afrik as one of Africa’s leading business influencers.
- 2021: Shortlisted for Financial Afrik’s Financial Person of the Year distinction.