His presence in Ivory Coast since the age of 18, his open mind, his high human qualities, and his sociability towards all those who came into contact with him, enabled him to establish, over the years, a network important relationship both in Akwaba land and in the West African region.
This communicational ease is visible on a daily basis at El Hamzaoui who finds no difficulty in “switching” fluidly from academic French (Moliere’s language), to an Ivorian version of French, or even to Lebanese Arabic or all short, the Moroccan dialect in his conversations with his fellow citizens.
A native of Fez, this fifty-year-old settled, upon his departure, in Man in the western Ivorian region, where he began his career as manager of a chain of stores, before deciding in 1991 to take his destiny in hand to go into business.
Driven by a strong ambition and a determined desire to live the adventure of entrepreneurship, El Hamzaoui, also known for his perseverance and dynamism, would not take long to set up his own company specializing in the fields of building and transport, except that the tragic events which marred the political and security situation in 2002 in Côte d’Ivoire were not “kind” to him, since he will lose all his activity to find himself forced to start again from scratch. departure.
His long years at Man were conclusive despite the vagaries of the economic situation, allowing him to also devote himself to associative action and to integrate the sporting field, occupying the position of president of “Man Football Club” (first division ) from 1998 to 2002, working boldly before being able to crown the club, vice-champion of Ivory Coast.
A feat allowing him to gain access through the front door to the Ivorian Football Federation with his appointment as a member of the Organizing Commission reporting to this footballing body.
Another hat to Saad’s assets is nothing other than: his passion for entrepreneurship. A determination allowing him to become a member of the association of entrepreneurs of the Western region, responsible for relations with public administrations.
A long experience and a rich career which has had the effect of allowing El Hamzaoui to expand its business to specialize in the exclusive distribution of Aluminum profiles in Ivory Coast and the sub-region.
Based between the Ivorian economic capital, Abidjan and the seaside town of San Pédro, El Hamzaoui will quickly refine his career in the business field by taking over from 2015 to 2019 at the helm of the Moroccan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Côte d’Ivoire. Ivory.
A distinction well deserved by this entrepreneur who has a great love for his country of origin and quickly engaged in the promotion of mutually beneficial south-south cooperation relations, as advocated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
Within this professional body, El Hamzaoui did not skimp on the means to instill a new dynamic and promote a renewed spirit of commitment to the development of the business network and the promotion of Moroccan companies through , the consolidation of their position in the Ivorian economic fabric.
“I have always worked to make the Chamber of Commerce and Industry the crucible for the development of the Moroccan-Ivorian private sector. We have tried to be the belt of transmission between businesses and the Ivorian State “, he told MAP.
At the same time, he highlighted the excellence of the relations uniting Morocco and Ivory Coast as well as the deep bonds of fraternity between the two peoples, thanks to the sustained and strong impetus given by His Majesty the King Mohammed VI and the Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara.
Mr. El Hamzaoui said he was confident about the future of the Moroccan-Ivorian partnership, indicating that there are still enormous opportunities to be seized to move forward and further promote this exemplary cooperation.
And that’s not all for El Hamzaoui who has always believed strongly that seriousness will ultimately pay off. Thus, from last June, he was able to add another string to his bow, by being appointed Honorary Consul of Congo Brazzaville in San Pédro, Ivory Coast.
Combining business with pleasure, El Hamzaoui spares no effort in promoting and revitalizing business relations between Brazzaville, Abidjan and Casablanca, the economic capital of the Kingdom.
An appointment which is in line with the far-sighted vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and in the particular interest that the Sovereign continues to place in promoting ties with Africa and investing massively there, while placing the Continent at the top of the list of priorities.