16 North Africans feature in 100 African leaders’ list

Nationals from Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Egypt have been selected as part of a list of 100 Africans making a difference in Africa, according to an annual study by the Institut Choiseul.

The French think tank’s “Choiseul 100 Africa“ chooses profiles that meet certain conditions that include the candidate’s active contribution in the economic development of Africa.

The focus of the study was on image and reputation, the journey and skills, power and function, influence and networks, and potential and leadership of those monitored and selected.

After a selection process, three Tunisians, one Egyptian, five Algerians and eight Moroccans were selected for the top 100 list.

From Tunisia, the CEO of HBG Holding Zied Bouchamaoui, C-Logistics CEO Ghassen Ben Aissa and head of the Amen Group, Safia Hachicha were selected as part of the 2017 ranking.

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Egyptian Basil El Baz, the CEO of Carbon Holdings and a graduate of Harvard University, also made the list after he was featured in the 2016 edition of “Choiseul 100 Africa”.

Five young leaders from Algeria were featured including the general manager of New Algerian Cannery – Rouiba Drink Company who featured in fourth place.

Eight Moroccans were also included in the ranking with the General Manager of the Attijariwafa Bank, Badr Alioua, ranking in 19th place.