Africa’s economic ascent continues unabated, with six of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies now located on the continent.
As sectors like technology, consumer goods, and infrastructure drive unprecedented expansion, the custodians of this transformation sit in the executive suites of Africa’s stock exchanges.
These CEOs and Managing Directors, through a combination of expertise, opportunity, and strategic positioning, now help the institutions that power Africa’s economic infrastructure.
From the historic Johannesburg Stock Exchange to the rapidly growing Nigerian Exchange, these leaders represent diverse backgrounds but share the privilege of guiding markets that collectively surpassed $1.4 trillion in capitalization.
Their boardrooms make decisions affecting millions of investors, from local pension funds to international institutions seeking African exposure. This profile examines the select group of CEOs and MDs entrusted with steering these vital financial institutions.
From capturing the market capitalization of the exchanges, to the last three-month percentage growth so far in 2025. Let’s take a look.
- Market cap: $96.09 billion
- YTD: 20.17%
- Stocks listed: 76
Tarik Senhaji is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bourse de Casablanca, one of Africa’s leading stock exchanges. Established in 1929, the Bourse de Casablanca serves as a critical hub for financial activity in Morocco.
It hosts 76 listed companies, with a market capitalization of MAD925.25.9 billion ($96.09billion) as of 2025, and operates through 17 stockbrokers. The exchange’s clearing and settlement processes are managed through the Central Securities Depository, Maroclear.
Since the formation of the Autorité Marocaine des Marchés de Capitaux (AMMC) in 2013, the Bourse de Casablanca has operated in a highly modern and secure regulatory framework. As CEO, Senhaji has led efforts to enhance market transparency, improve liquidity, and increase global accessibility for investors.
Senhaji’s extensive educational background underscores his expertise in financial markets. He holds degrees from École Polytechnique (1993-1995), one of France’s most prestigious engineering schools, and ENSAE Paris (1995-1997), renowned for its focus on economics, data science, and finance. Additionally, Senhaji attended Lycée Montaigne in Bordeaux for preparatory classes and completed his early studies at Lycée Moulay Abdellah in Casablanca.
