Omar Benjelloun

Omar Benjelloun serves as the General Manager for West Africa and the Africa Director at JESA S.A since January 2023, focusing on aligning investment strategies with development goals by engaging with high-level national stakeholders. Previously, Omar held the position of Managing Director for the West Africa Cluster at OCP Africa from February 2021 to February 2023, where a commitment was made to co-design inclusive agricultural transformation programs and establish long-term partnerships with governments. Prior experience includes a significant tenure at Jacobs from April 2012 to March 2021, where responsibilities included directing business development and continental expansion, managing local and regional client relationships, and building strategic networks across Africa. Earlier career roles involved business development and client management at Korn/Ferry International, Nestlé, and Orange. Omar holds an Executive MBA from emlyon business school and a degree in Finance & Accounting from Toulouse School of Management.