MAIDA

Leadership

Our Team

Haron Hasni

Haron Hasni

Co-founder - Chairman & CEO Morocco

27+ years in tech and data. Early AI pioneer, entrepreneur, and international investor. Founder of AizaHCare (Switzerland & UAE). Builder of AI-driven and sustainable data centers across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Dr. Ahmad SALEM

Dr. Ahmad SALEM

Co-Founder

30+ years of global leadership (GE, DuPont, Baker Hughes, G42). Expert in AI applied to energy and critical infrastructure. Visionary leader in cloud transformation and strategic growth.

Sana IFFACH

Sana IFFACH

Chief Strategy & Ecosystem Officer – Morocco

Leads MAIDA's strategic partnerships, ecosystem development and institutional engagement across Morocco, connecting government, industry, investors and innovation to accelerate sovereign AI infrastructure.

Calim BOUHADRA

Calim BOUHADRA

Chief Commercial & Sales Officer

23+ years in international operations and leadership. Former CEO in luxury and motorsport industries. Expert in innovation, alliances, and performance optimization.

Yoro DIALLO

Yoro DIALLO

Strategic Board Advisor Finance & Regulatory Affairs

30 years of banking experience, including Citibank, focused on large scale trade and investment across Africa. Advises governments and financial institutions on structuring and cross border financial flows for major projects.

Désiré KARYABWITE

Désiré KARYABWITE

CEO Africa

Over two decades with the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva, contributing to Internet Protocol technologies and broadband infrastructure. With 30 years of experience, supports digital strategies and IP networks across developed and emerging markets.

Haitam MENNANA

Haitam MENNANA

Chief Operating Officer

Engineer and construction expert. Leads data center and infrastructure delivery, ensuring scalability and operational excellence.

Bernard Pujol

Bernard Pujol

Chief Information Officer

40+ years of global IT experience (Europe, USA, Asia, Africa). Specialist in architecture, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Senior advisor in digital transformation for major corporations.

Nour Eddine ZOHAIRI

Nour Eddine ZOHAIRI

Head of Renewable Energy Partnerships

Drives partnerships in green energy and renewable power. Focused on local integration and reliable project execution.

Eric ODEYER

Eric ODEYER

Chief Financial Officer

International finance and M&A specialist. 20+ years in fiscal strategy, corporate structuring, and complex financial planning.

Wiame HAKIM

Wiame HAKIM

Legal & Compliance Advisor

Moroccan lawyer and international expert in Legal & Compliance. Ensures strong governance and regulatory integrity across MAIDA’s operations.

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