# Khalid Samaka

> Khalid Samaka is the Moroccan engineer and chief executive of Holcim Maroc. A group veteran since 1996, he has worked in plant operations, human resources and technical training across North Africa, Europe and Asia, and returned to lead the Moroccan business in January 2025 after heading Holcim Azerbaijan.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and Board Director at Holcim Maroc
- **Organizations:** Holcim Maroc (formerly LafargeHolcim Maroc), Holcim Azerbaijan, LafargeHolcim Russia, Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Morocco
- **Nationality:** Moroccan
- **Education:** Engineering degree, École Centrale Paris, MBA in Human Resources Management, Université Paris-Dauphine
- **Known for:** Led Holcim Azerbaijan before returning to the Moroccan business., Advanced from operational and human-resources responsibilities to international executive leadership., Appointed chief executive of the Moroccan business effective January 2025 and director in March 2025.

## Career timeline

- **1996** — Joined the group; subsequently held plant-management and human-resources responsibilities in Morocco.
- **2013** — Began an international phase of his career, with assignments in Malaysia, then Greece, Russia and Azerbaijan.
- **2017** — Became technical director at LafargeHolcim Russia.
- **2021** — Appointed chief executive of Holcim Azerbaijan; the December 2024 Moroccan board announcement confirms this start year.
- **2024-12** — Appointed to lead LafargeHolcim Maroc, effective 1 January 2025.
- **2025-03** — Joined the Moroccan company’s board of directors.

## Achievements

- Led Holcim Azerbaijan before returning to the Moroccan business.
- Advanced from operational and human-resources responsibilities to international executive leadership.
- Appointed chief executive of the Moroccan business effective January 2025 and director in March 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Current Holcim Maroc governance and regulatory listings identify him as chief executive and board director; verified 21 October 2026.
- **—** — The company’s strategy page attributes to him priorities covering decarbonation, green products and recycling of construction and demolition waste.

## Links

- Website: https://www.holcim.ma
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalidsamaka

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Last updated: 2026-10-21