Management Team
Founder and Chair
Prof. Dr. Ir. Said Hamdioui
He has over 23 years of professional experience in different fields including science, technology, research and development, education, valorization, management, organization, and entrepreneurship. Currently, he is chair professor and the head of the department of Quantum and Computer Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), and founder/CEO of CognitiveIC (ICT Start-up). Before joining TU Delft, he took different roles in different leading worldwide companies such as Intel (California, USA), Philips Semiconductors R&D (Crolles, France), and Philips/ NXP Semiconductors (Nijmegen, The Netherlands).
Co-founder and vice-chair
Nabila Harboul
She has over 25 years of professional experience in travel, process development and management, and entrepreneurship. Connecting people with businesses and educational programs, and maintaining overviews of processes are at the core of her business. Currently, she is the Founder and Director of FP Academy, custom-made educational international exchange trips for students and professors, and co-owner & business manager at international renowned fashion label Jimmy Paul. Previously she took different positions at many international organizations, such as TUI, Keith Prowse and Ekuity Capital.
Co-founder and Treasurer
Drs. Mustapha Adhar
He has over 20 years of professional experience in education programs, management, business economic and entrepreneurship; he is an expert in the field of starting entrepreneurship and assessment of the feasibility of business plans. Currently, he is an entrepreneur and lecturer in business economics and project management at GLU Utrecht. Previously he consultanted and advised various organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, MkB, Facet, and IntEnt in Morocco. He has been also involved in social organizations for many years, both in the Netherlands and Morocco.
Co-founder and Secretary
Dr. ir. Khalid Chougrani
He has over 20 years of professional experience in developing, leading and managing innovation programs and digital roadmaps, operations and strategic management. He is a strategic thinker and a team builder with a strong focus on customers’ needs, team performance and quality of services. He has an excellent track record in bridging technology and market demand to support business growth and profit. Currently he is an entrepreneur and a senior consultant in management and innovation programs. Previously he was an R&D Manager, Operations Manager and CTO at Applus+