Houda Hadj Hamou

Experience

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  Crédit Agricole CIB

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2005

  Analyst

  Internship as an analyst in the financial engineering department

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  PwC

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Financial auditor

  Internship as a financial auditor

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  BNP Paribas CIB

  Feb 2007 - Aug 2010

  Junior Relationship Manager - Energy & Commodities

  Management of relationships with a portfolio of over 15 international clients in the energy and commodities sector: structuring and monitoring on their behalf trade finance operations

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  EY

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

  Senior Consultant - Advisory

  Participation in over 10 consulting projects encompassing strategy, organization, risk management, transaction services, and market studies, including:• Participation in "Performance Improvement" projects:- Contributed to the implementation of the new organizational structure for Al Barid Bank (then the new bank subsidiary of the Moroccan public post)- Participated in optimizing the purchasing process for Bank Al Maghrib (the Moroccan Central Bank)• Contribution to "Transaction Services" projects:- Participated in the project of redevelopment of the Tangier City Old Port, focusing on developing business plans for each infrastructure component and assisting in the fundraising phase. Tasks included preparing project documentation (business plans, teasers, project information memorandum, etc.) and facilitating exchange sessions with investors during the due diligence phase (conducting Q&A sessions related to the project and business plans, stress tests, etc.)- Conducted numerous market studies across various sectors, including real estate, banking, automotive, steel industry, and cement manufacturing• Participation in "Risk Advisory" projects: Contributed to internal audits and fraud audits Show less

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  Saraya Holding

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  Chief of staff

  Project management within the scope of commercial development for Saraya Holding, a multi-business group operating in the agro-industry, real estate, tourism, and office equipment sectors. Responsibilities included conducting market studies, negotiating distribution contracts, and more.

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  Fondation Arrawaj de la finance inclusive

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  Chief of staff

  • Engaged in multiple projects as part of the organization transformation program, covering areas such as strategy, marketing, IT, legal, and risk management• Conducted and coordinated various internal assignments• Participated in several debt fundraising initiatives, involving tasks such as identifying institutions, facilitating introductions, managing due diligence processes, due diligence and contract negotiation, and overseeing foreign exchange/interest rate risk coverage• Actively involved in commercial negotiations with numerous partners• Produced numerous internal studies, market analyses, and sector reports• Developed several internal and external presentations• Served as Secretary of the General Management Committee Show less

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  AFRICORP CONSORTIUM

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2020

  Key assignments of the position included: • Defining and shaping the company's strategy, overseeing operational strategy management• Orchestrating all stages of capital opening for 4 companies to an investment fund (preparing business plans and information memoranda, conducting a roadshow / management presentations and Q&A sessions with multiple investors, coordinating due diligence processes, reviewing & negotiating legal documentation, managing the fulfillment of conditions precedents, handling disclosure letter, etc.)• Managing buy-side due diligence processes for company acquisition projects• Coordinating all phases of loan setup with international institutional investors (conducting presentations, facilitating due diligence and Q&A sessions, negotiating term sheets and contracts, managing CPs, etc.)• Overseeing the establishment of a joint venture with a Spanish automotive equipment manufacturer: guiding pre-contract phases (assessing business plans, drafting and negotiating contracts), then serving as Project Manager during the launch phase• Evaluating various investment and partnership opportunities• Conducting B2B sales/business development: Identifying new opportunities for the company within existing industrial sectors (e.g., foam and felt for automotive, aeronautics, etc.)• Legal responsibilities: Drafting and reviewing contracts, serving as legal secretary during companies Board of Directors and General Assemblies• Communication tasks: Preparing and delivering internal and external presentations (in both French and English), drafting press releases Show less

  • Director of Strategy & Development - Africorp Industry division

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Strategy & Development Manager - Africorp Industry division

    Oct 2015 - Jul 2018
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  JESA S.A

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  Strategic Planning & Partnerships Manager

  Key assignments of the position included:• Overseeing the company's strategic projects• Assisting in designing market and sales strategies• Designing the company's strategic business plan• Conducting contract reviews• Implementation of a growth-oriented dashboard• Development of a country risk heat map for expanding company activities in Africa• Preparation of shareholders reports

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  Breteuil Advisory

  Jul 2020 - now

  Managing Director

  Successful track record of advisory projects as an independent consultant for a variety of companies, including Red Med Private Equity, Tatmine, Intelcia IT Solutions, Kabyla Holdings, Reviv, Europcar Mobility Group, and Paragon Western Europe

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  Red Med Private Equity

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  Investment Director (Freelance)

  Served as Interim Investment Director for 8 months, facilitating the establishment of a Pan-African investment fund focused on SMEs in Africa. Responsibilities included fundraising, target identification, investment opportunity analysis, and legal documentation preparation

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  Intelcia IT Solutions

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Interim Program Manager (Freelance)

  Undertook the role of Interim Project Director/PMO for 4 months to establish the activity of the entity

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  Kabyla Holdings

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Interim General Secretary - Acting CEO (Freelance)

  Acted as an Interim General Secretary for a family office for 9 months, overseeing operational management of 3 startups, and portfolio management within a major moroccan group (+24 companies). Duties also involved investment opportunity analysis

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  Europcar Mobility Group

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  Independant consultant (Freelance)

  Held an interim position in the Group Treasury entity and managed consulting projects (6 months), including designing reporting systems for top management and shareholders, designing processes and dashboards, and project management within the Treasury team

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  Paragon Western Europe

  Jul 2023 - Feb 2024

  Independant consultant (freelance)

  Held an interim position as Chief Transformation & Risk Officer (8 months), mainly focused on overseeing post-merger integration projects such as department diagnosing, process improvement, designing management and strategic dashboards across 6 subsidiaries/activities, major risk assessment and setup of a risk management strategy, etc. But also supporting development projects such as supporting a buy-side due diligence and conducting market studies, sales pitch drafting and designing a business plan for a new product launch Show less