Hatim Ben Ahmed is Transforming African SMEs Through Strategic Private Equity Investments

With over two decades of professional experience, he is recognized for his commitment to fostering economic development and supporting entrepreneurs throughout the African continent.

Ben Ahmed began his career as a financial auditor at Arthur Andersen in Paris, where he developed a strong foundation in financial processes.

He later joined Accuracy, a corporate finance advisory firm, where he engaged in a wide range of financial activities, including due diligence and company valuations for large corporations in Europe, India, the USA, Brazil, and Australia.

His transition to private equity occurred in 2008 when he joined Fons Mediterrania Capital.

In 2013, Ben co-founded Mediterrania Capital Partners, where he has since led the North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa investment teams.

His proactive, hands-on approach has been instrumental in successfully executing numerous investment and divestment processes across various sectors, including healthcare, transport and logistics, financial services, construction, retail, and IT.

As Managing Partner, Ben oversees mid-cap transactions across all regions of Mediterrania’s operations in Africa.

Under his leadership, Mediterrania Capital Partners has supported over 240 groups and raised nearly 23.6 billion dirhams (approximately $2.6 billion) to finance businesses and infrastructure projects.

His leadership extends to his role as President of the Moroccan Private Equity Association (AMIC), where he aims to enhance the role of private equity in supporting Moroccan entrepreneurs and revitalizing the economy.

Under his guidance, AMIC continues to promote private equity as a vital tool for economic development, helping to increase investment capital penetration in Morocco.

Ben holds a Master of Sciences from ESTP Paris, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance (DESCF), and is a graduate of the General Management Program (GMP) from Harvard Business School.

His academic credentials complement his extensive professional experience, equipping him with the knowledge and skills to drive strategic growth and value creation in his portfolio companies.