Morocco’s Cosumar appoints Imad Ghammad as new CEO  

MOROCCO – Cosumar, Morocco’s leading sugar producer, has named Imad Ghammad as its new Chief Executive Officer. 

He succeeds Hassan Mounir, who is retiring for health reasons.  

The appointment was confirmed during a Board of Directors meeting chaired by Hicham Belmrah. The Board expressed appreciation for Mounir’s four decades of service to Cosumar and the Moroccan sugar industry, noting his ongoing advisory role to the company. 

Imad Ghammad has been with Cosumar since 2006, advancing through several strategic positions. He began as Risk Management Manager until 2010 before joining the Management Committee and later serving as Director of Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Trading. In 2023, he was appointed Deputy CEO.  

Throughout his tenure, Ghammad has played a central role in planning and implementing major transformation initiatives within the company. 

Before joining Cosumar, Ghammad worked at EFJM between 2001 and 2005, gaining experience in research, development, and innovation. The Board welcomed his appointment, extending its best wishes and pledging its support as he steps into the leadership role. 

Founded in 1929, Cosumar is Morocco’s leading sugar operator, managing the full value chain from raw material sourcing to production and distribution. The company operates across five agricultural regions and in Casablanca.  

In May, Cosumar announced plans to double Morocco’s domestic sugar production to 600,000 tons by 2026, a significant increase from the 330,000 tons targeted during the 2024/2025 agricultural season. 

Preparations for the 2025/2026 season are already underway, with Cosumar aiming to cultivate 68,500 hectares of sugar crops, including 60,000 hectares of sugar beet—a 50% expansion from current levels.  

The production boost is linked to ongoing technological upgrades such as drones, smart sensors, precision irrigation, and plot-specific fertilization, which help partner farmers control costs and improve environmental outcomes. 

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