Imad Bakkali has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Centrale Danone, the Moroccan subsidiary of the French dairy giant Danone. The appointment was announced in June 2026, according to multiple news reports.
Bakkali succeeds former CEO Jacques Ponty, who led the company for several years. The transition is part of Danone's broader strategy to strengthen local leadership in key markets.
Prior to this role, Bakkali held various senior positions within Danone, including regional management roles in Africa and the Middle East. He is expected to focus on expanding Centrale Danone's product portfolio and sustainability initiatives in Morocco.
