NETWORK – ANIMA’s General Assembly 2024: A Renewed Leadership for a Prosperous Mediterranean Future

On December 4th, 2024, ANIMA Investment Network hosted its General Assembly, a pivotal moment to reflect on achievements and shape the future. This occasion marked the election of a new Board of Directors and the reappointment of Mr. Tarak Chérif as President for the 2025–2027 term.

Renewed Leadership

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Tarak Chérif will continue to lead ANIMA, supported by an experienced and dynamic Praesidium:

• Ramy Boujawdeh as Treasurer
• Vasso Kyrkou and George Catinis as Vice Presidents

A Board of Regional Leaders

The election also welcomed remarkable leaders from across the Mediterranean to the Board of Directors, ensuring a diverse and robust representation:

• Agence Marocaine de Développement des Investissements et des Exportations (AMDIE) – Yasmine Soufiani (Morocco)
• AMEC Positive Industry – Sonia Fernández Mañas (Spain)
• Berytech Foundation – Ramy Boujawdeh (Lebanon)
• Business France – Olivier A. (France)
• Confédération des Entreprises Citoyennes de Tunisie (CONECT) – Tarak Chérif (Tunisia)
• Enterprise Greece SA – Vasso Kyrkou (Greece)
• FIPA-TUNISIA – Jalel Tebib (Tunisia)
• GAFI – Radwa Kamouna (Egypt)
• Invest Cyprus – CIPA – Marios Tannousis (Cyprus)
• Malta Enterprise – Nathalie Farrugia (Malta)
• Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence – Vincent Languille (France)
• Région Sud – Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (France)
• Syrian Enterprise and Business Centre (SEBC) – George Catinis (Syria)

Building on Success

This renewed team embodies the trust placed in ANIMA’s leadership, following a highly successful 2022–2024 mandate. During this period, ANIMA strengthened its governance, expanded its international influence, and delivered significant impacts across businesses and beneficiary countries in the Mediterranean region.

Looking Ahead

The 2025–2027 mandate will focus on fostering cooperation, innovation, and sustainable growth in the Mediterranean. With a diverse and dedicated leadership team, ANIMA is poised to continue driving meaningful change, building stronger regional value chains, and addressing shared challenges such as environmental transitions and economic integration.

Here’s to another chapter of impactful collaboration and progress across the Mediterranean. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future! 🌍✨