CHAIRMAN OTHMAN BENJELLOUN « BEST AFRICAN PERSONALITY » AND BANK OF AFRICA « BEST BANK IN AFRICA » BY AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM AND AWARDS 13 February 2023

The Chairman Othman Benjelloun was awarded “Best African Personality" at the prestigious Africa Investments Forum & Awards, organized by Leaders League, on February 7, in Paris.

This award for "African Personality of the Year 2022” recognizes Chairman Othman Benjelloun's commitment to the continent's development, as a key economic and financial player in Africa, leading strategic development projects and Moroccan-African co-development.

This prestigious program, organized by the Africa Investments Forum & Awards, whose jury is composed of 100 members, gathers each year a distinguished panel of more than 700 public and private decision-makers and recognizes the best actors and innovative businesses for their outstanding achievements on the African continent.

BANK OF AFRICA Group was also named ''Best Bank in Africa 2022'', for the third time since 2018, for its outstanding leadership on the African continent, relying on a powerful network and presence in 20 African countries across all 5 African regions.

BANK OF AFRICA is a leading player with a strong commitment to the environment and sustainable development, namely through the BMCE Bank Foundation, which promotes education and sustainability in rural areas in Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa. The Group also capitalizes on its expertise in impact finance and social and environmental responsibility.