AHMED DAHBANI
Casablanca
Summary
Entrepreneurship and innovation consultant specializing in assisting SMEs with implementing innovative strategies to drive growth and address business challenges. Expertise includes process optimization, technology adoption, and the development of new business models, ensuring tailored solutions that meet unique organizational needs. Extensive experience delivering comprehensive courses across diverse subjects, including agricultural value chains economic analysis, capital markets, Business environment and project management. Proven ability to blend academic rigor with practical insights fosters a passion for shaping future leaders through innovative teaching methodologies.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Bladi Origine
06.2022 - Current
- Leading social entrepreneurship initiatives for rural communities.
- Promoting climate-resilient agriculture practices.
- Implementing digital tracking in agribusiness cycles.
- Mentoring startups on fundraising and market strategies.
Managing Director
New Vision Advisors Morocco
04.2018 - Current
- Advising SMEs on sustainable finance and funding strategies.
- Supporting businesses in leveraging Covid-19 relief programs.
- Developing hedging strategies for interest rate & FX exposures.
- Providing strategic insights into liquidity management.
Capital Markets Director
Crédit du Maroc (Crédit Agricole Group, France)
01.2009 - 06.2017
- Directed FX & interest rate market risk management.
- Oversaw compliance and digital transformation projects.
- Structured and closed landmark M&A financing deals.
- Optimized liquidity returns under ALM guidelines.
Head of Fixed Income
Credit Du Maroc
07.2004 - 12.2008
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Head of Trading FX
Credit Du Maroc
01.2000 - 06.2004
- Advising international clients on foreign markets and fluctuations.
- Recommending products based on international currency and commodity markets.
Treasury Manager
Arab Bank PLC
06.1996 - 12.1999
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Relationship Manager - Corporate Coverage
Arab Bank Plc
04.1993 - 09.1995
- Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Credit Analyst
Arab Bank Plc
01.1992 - 03.1993
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
- Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Econometric
Hassan I University
05.2025
Executive MBA - Entrepreneurship & Innovation Major
HEC Paris
06.2017
Advanced Certificate - Entrepreneurial Leadership & Innovation
Babson School
12.2016
Certified Islamic Banker - Islamic Banking
CIBAFI
01.2014
Chartered Technical Analyst (CTA) - Technical Analysis of Financial Markets
STA - Society of Technical Analysts
01.2014
Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) - Technical Analysis of Financial Markets
IFTA - International Federation of Technical Analysts
01.2013
Certified Expert in Trade Finance - Trade Finance
ICC - International Chamber of Commerce
01.2013
Certificate - Behavioral Economics
01.2013
D.E.S. Diplome Des Etudes Superieures - International Economics
Hassan II University
01.1999
Diploma - Trading Financial Markets
Institut Technique Des Marchés
01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - International Economics
Hassan II University
06.1991
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Evaluation and assessment skills
- Critical thinking and problem resolution
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Proficient
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Arabic: Fluent
Timeline
Managing Director
Bladi Origine
06.2022 - Current
Managing Director
New Vision Advisors Morocco
04.2018 - Current
Capital Markets Director
Crédit du Maroc (Crédit Agricole Group, France)
01.2009 - 06.2017
Head of Fixed Income
Credit Du Maroc
07.2004 - 12.2008
Head of Trading FX
Credit Du Maroc
01.2000 - 06.2004
Treasury Manager
Arab Bank PLC
06.1996 - 12.1999
Relationship Manager - Corporate Coverage
Arab Bank Plc
04.1993 - 09.1995
Credit Analyst
Arab Bank Plc
01.1992 - 03.1993
Executive MBA - Entrepreneurship & Innovation Major
HEC Paris
Advanced Certificate - Entrepreneurial Leadership & Innovation
Babson School
Certified Islamic Banker - Islamic Banking
CIBAFI
Chartered Technical Analyst (CTA) - Technical Analysis of Financial Markets
STA - Society of Technical Analysts
Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) - Technical Analysis of Financial Markets
IFTA - International Federation of Technical Analysts
Certified Expert in Trade Finance - Trade Finance
ICC - International Chamber of Commerce
Certificate - Behavioral Economics
D.E.S. Diplome Des Etudes Superieures - International Economics
Hassan II University
Diploma - Trading Financial Markets
Institut Technique Des Marchés
Bachelor of Arts - International Economics
Hassan II University
Ph.D. - Applied Econometric
Hassan I University
MENTOR & COACH AGRI-FOOD TECH INCUBATOR STARGATE
- UM6P, Ben Guerir, Morocco
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Affiliated Professor (2006 – Present):
- - University Mohamed VI Polytechnic (Ben Guerir)
- - ELSCA Rabat Campus
- - Hassan I University Settat
- Courses include: Capital Markets, Monetary Policy, Macroeconomics, Behavioral Economics, International Trade, Value Chain Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Project Management.
- Former teaching roles (2006–2018): ENSIAS Rabat, IST Berrechid, Hassan II University Casablanca.
Publications
- Sustainability of basket peg choices in the post-COVID-19 era: new evidence from Morocco & Tunisia. Macroeconomics and Finance in Emerging Market Economies, 15(1), 66–85. (2020).
- COVID-19 impacts on financial markets: Takeaways from the third wave. Russian Journal of Economics7(3): 200-212(2021).
- Early warning models for financial crisis in the Covid19 era: Guidelines for an effective interception in Morocco and Egypt. Journal Global Policy and Governance, 11(1), 53-78. (2022.)
- A Roadmap to a Successful Exchange Rate Regime Transition: Takeaways from6 African Transitions, Organizations and Markets in Emerging Economies, 14(3), pp. 600-620(2023).
- Modelling Financial Crises Linked to Foreign Exchange Regime Transitions: The Case of Morocco. STATISTIKA (2025).
- The challenging journey to floating: How did both the steering of the transition and COVID19 transform the domestic Forex Market in Africa?
- Journal of Asian Multicultural Research for Economy and Management Study, 3(1), 10-22(2022).
- How Did Financial Markets Respond to COVID-19 and Governmental Policies During the Different Waves of the Pandemic? Asian Economics Letters, 5(2022).
- COVID-19 Contaminations and Forex Market: A DCC-GARCH Graphical Approach. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume. 6 Issue. - 2021, 243-247.