Draft:Holmarcom Group
 Holmarcom logo | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder | Abdelkader Bensalah |
| Headquarters | Casablanca, Morocco |
Areas served | Africa |
Key people | Mohamed Hassan Bensalah (Chairman and CEO) |
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| Website | holmarcom.ma |
Holmarcom Group is a Moroccan family-owned conglomerate headquartered in Casablanca. Founded in 1978 by Abdelkader Bensalah, the group operates in various sectors including finance, agro-industry, logistics, real estate, and technology. It has grown into one of Morocco’s leading private industrial groups with a significant presence in Africa.
History
[edit]Holmarcom was founded in 1978 by entrepreneur Abdelkader Bensalah. Initially focused on trade and insurance, the group expanded over the decades through acquisitions and diversification into multiple strategic sectors. Since 1993, it has been led by Mohamed Hassan Bensalah, who has overseen its modernization and international expansion.
Business sectors
[edit]Finance
[edit]Holmarcom is active in financial services through its holdings in banking and insurance. In 2022, the group acquired a 78.7% stake in Crédit du Maroc from Crédit Agricole S.A., enhancing its presence in Morocco’s banking sector.[1] It also owns AtlantaSanad Assurance, one of the country’s major insurance providers, listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange.[2]
Agro-Industry
[edit]The group operates in agro-industry through Les Eaux Minérales d’Oulmès, a leading bottler of mineral water and soft drinks.[2] In 2023, Holmarcom launched “Biscoland,” a production unit for biscuits and chocolate products, to expand its footprint in food manufacturing.[3]
Logistics and distribution
[edit]Holmarcom manages supply chain, warehousing, and transport services that support its operations. Its logistics subsidiaries provide services to the group’s internal companies as well as external partners.[4]
Real estate
[edit]The group invests in real estate projects in Morocco and across Africa, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.[2]
Technology and innovation
[edit]In 2024, Holmarcom partnered with Microsoft to launch the AI INSTITUTE, a center focused on AI and data skills training for Moroccan professionals and youth.[5]
International expansion
[edit]Holmarcom has extended its activities to several African countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Benin.[2]
Leadership
[edit]Mohamed Hassan Bensalah has been the Chairman and CEO since 1993. He is a figure in Morocco’s business landscape and sits on the boards of several financial and economic institutions.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Holmarcom Group Acquires 78.7% of Crédit du Maroc, Morocco World News, June 2022.
- ^ a b c d Holmarcom Official Website
- ^ Holmarcom Group - Forbes Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2024, Forbes Middle East, 2024.
- ^ Holmarcom Group Profile, Devex.
- ^ Holmarcom Group - Company Profile, CB Insights.
- ^ IFC and Holmarcom Expand Partnership, International Finance Corporation, 2024.
External links
[edit]Category:Conglomerate companies of Morocco Category:Companies based in Casablanca Category:Family-owned companies Category:Moroccan brands