On December 11, 2025, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (CFCIM) elected a new board, led by Sébastien Le Bonté, effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Claudia Gaudiau-Francisco, the Secretary General of Tectra.
Le Bonté holds a PhD in Process Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine (INPL) and has been residing in Morocco since 2008, where he manages BATIFER and INTERFER. These companies contribute to major national infrastructure and construction projects by providing industrial solutions that meet quality, performance, and sustainability standards.
Prior to his election as president of the chamber, Le Bonté served as the first vice president alongside Claudia Gaudiau-Francisco since joining the board in 2013, actively participating in committee work, particularly in the Business Support Committee.
The chamber’s office for 2026 includes prominent figures from various sectors, including:
– First Vice President: Jérôme Mouthon, Head of TEADS MENA and President of Kluster CFCIM
– Vice President, Industry Sector: Benoit Vaillant, General Director of Aluminium du Maroc
– Vice President, Services Sector: William Simonceli, Founder and General Director of Carré Immobilier and President of La French Tech Maroc
– Vice President, Trade Sector: Cédric Nalté, General Director at DMA-Michelin
– Vice President for Regional Coordination: Pascal Capdevielle, Manager of Ksar de Fes
– Vice President for Training and Professional Integration: Yann Lebeau, Regional Director for North, West, and Southern Africa at INTERCEREALES
– Secretary: François Marchal, General Director and Member of the Management Board at Saham Bank
– Assistant Secretary: Edern Klein, Executive Vice President at CODEXPRO
– Treasurer: Laurent Sablé, Partner at URITI Law Firm
– Assistant Treasurer: Thibault Chatal, General Director at ACC Maroc Immobilier
It is noteworthy that the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco is one of the key players in enhancing cooperation between French and Moroccan companies. It supports strategic projects in future sectors such as renewable energies, hydrogen, the blue economy, water, food industries, technology, and health. The chamber boasts a base of over 3,500 companies and 20,000 members, providing training and industrial hiring solutions through various industrial zones, including Bouskoura, Oulad Salih, Settat, and the eco-park in Berrechid.
