Lamia Merzouki is Chief Operating Officer at Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA), Chair of the United Nations-led Financial Centers for Sustainability Network (UNDP-FC4S), and Vice-Chair of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC). A graduate of both ESSEC Business School and Harvard Business School, Lamia is also President of the We4She association and the Women Working For Change Network (Pan African network). Recently nominated for the "Best Woman Leader in Africa" Award by the Africa Investments Forum and Awards, Lamia is certified by the IMA (Moroccan Institute of Board members) and serves as an independent board member for several companies.