Mahmoud Bennani 2026 Speakers
Associate Director , Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund
Mahmoud began his career as a consultant with YKems, where he focused on management economics and strategy. He then joined Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) as an Investment Associate, spending five years with the firm. He was subsequently part of the founding team behind the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, a private equity vehicle sponsored by the Africa50 Group. In this role, he contributed to fundraising efforts and participated in the execution of the fund’s initial investments. Mahmoud brings over 11 years of international experience, including more than 9 years focused on Africa. His sector experience spans Digital Infrastructure, Transport and Logistics, Energy, FMCG, Utilities, and Midstream Gas. Mahmoud holds dual Moroccan and French citizenship. He earned a Master’s in Science and Executive Engineering from Mines ParisTech, and a Research Master’s in Materials Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
