SEAT ONE
North AFRICA
Hamza Bourougaa
Brief Motivation
Hamza Bourougaa is a dynamic business development strategist and ecosystem builders with a proven track record of driving growth in emerging markets. Passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, he thrives on connecting startups, SMEs, and investors to create scalable opportunities. With expertise in ecosystem mapping, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional leadership, Hamza is driven by the challenge of unlocking potential in high-growth sectors from B2B commerce to impact-driven ventures. His ability to identify market gaps, mentor teams, and execute data-driven strategies stems from a deep commitment to include economic development. Hamza seeks to leverage his multicultural experience (Tunisia, Romania, and pan-African market) and fluency in Arabic, French, and English to bridge gaps between local talent and global opportunities, ensuring sustainable impact.
Professional Background
Hamza Bourougaa is a Venture Ecosystem Expert and Business Development Leader with six years of experience catalyzing growth across Tunisia and Africa. As Business Development Consultant at Sokadi, he identifies high-potential market opportunities and converts leads into actionable partnerships, driving a 10% client acquisition rate. Previously, as Country Manager for IE4Impact Foundation, he spearheaded initiatives like Qawafel, linking Tunisian SMEs to Kenyan markets, while strengthening ties with incubators and policymakers to foster entrepreneurial ecosystems.
His tenure as Sales Manager at Chari saw him lead an eight-member team to exceed B2B grocery sales targets and expand financial inclusion in underserved regions. Earlier, as Sales & Operations Supervisor at Kamioun, he optimized supply chains by forging strategic logistics partnerships. Hamza also launched BOLT’s operations in Sousse, scaling driver networks and enhancing service delivery through stakeholder engagement.