BCP appoints new leadership to drive strategic growth

The Central Popular Bank (BCP) has announced the appointment of three new director generals in a significant leadership reshuffle aimed at bolstering the bank's strategic development. The decision was made during a recent board meeting, underscoring BCP’s commitment to innovation and growth.

The newly appointed directors include Idriss Bensmaïl as Director General of Retail, Abdeslam Bennani as Director General of Corporate and Investment Banking, and Othmane Tajeddine as Director General of International Banking.

Idriss Bensmaïl, 46, will oversee the retail division, managing activities and subsidiaries tied to the individual, professional, and business segments. Bensmaïl brings extensive expertise in the banking sector, having held senior roles at prominent financial institutions in Morocco and internationally. He is a graduate of EDHEC Business School in Lille and holds an Executive MBA from Harvard Business School.

Abdeslam Bennani steps into the role of Director General of Corporate and Investment Banking after serving as Deputy Director General of International Banking. With 27 years of experience in the banking sector, including 14 years at BCP, Bennani is credited for his proficiency in financing large corporations and expanding banking operations across Sub-Saharan Africa. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Institut Supérieur de Commerce et d’Administration des Entreprises and a DESS in audit and finance.

Othmane Tajeddine, 49, takes on leadership of the international banking division after serving as Deputy Director General of Capital Markets and Group Investment activities. With over 22 years at BCP, Tajeddine is a seasoned expert in finance, capital markets, and corporate banking. He holds a DESS in financial and asset management.

In a statement, BCP highlighted the significance of the appointments, noting that the new leaders’ professional expertise, strategic vision, and leadership capabilities will play a key role in advancing the Group’s ambitions for growth and innovation.

“These three appointments will serve the ambitions of the BCP Group’s new development cycle,” the statement read.

This leadership restructuring follows the pivotal appointment of Naziha Belkeziz as Chief Executive Officer in November 2024, succeeding Mohamed Karim Mounir, who retired after nearly three decades of service. Belkeziz, praised for her managerial expertise and human qualities, represents a new era of leadership for the bank.

Under her guidance, the board expressed confidence in BCP’s ability to achieve long-term growth and success. Mounir’s tenure as CEO since 2018 was marked by significant contributions to the bank’s development, with the board commending his dedicated service and leadership.

The latest appointments mark a strategic step for BCP as it continues to strengthen its position in Morocco and expand its presence regionally and internationally.