Salim Lakhchakheche

Salim Lakhchakheche is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in supply chain management and business development. As Co-owner and Executive Managing Director at FORAID GROUP since July 2019, Salim has also served as Executive Vice President for Strategy & Business Development at Applus+ until May 2025. Prior to these roles, Salim spent over 13 years at Schlumberger in various key positions, including Global Category Manager for Freight Forwarding and Bulk Chemicals, and Geomarket Supply Chain Manager, where responsibilities included managing significant portfolios and driving operational growth. Salim has an academic background that includes a Global Executive MBA from IÉSEG School of Management and advanced management studies from the University of San Francisco. Other educational credentials include a postgraduate degree in International Purchasing Management from KEDGE Business School and a Master of Engineering from Université Mentouri de Constantine.