Othman Ktiri, awarded Best Moroccan Entrepreneur in the World at the Moroccan World Trophies 2023 • okgroup

The Founder and President of the business holding OK Group and CEO of OK Mobility has received this honour for his impressive business career

Othman Ktiri, Founder and Executive Chairman of the holding company OK Group and CEO of its main investee, the global mobility company OK Mobility Group has been awarded the Best Moroccan Entrepreneur in the World Prize in the Moroccan World Trophies 2023.

This award recognizes Ktiri’s business career, highlighting his holding company’s significant exponential growth since he founded it in 2004. The panel said that Ktiri is a clear example of a successful entrepreneurs both in Spain, his country of residence, and in Morocco, his home country.

The awards ceremony was held on Saturday, 13 May at the Palace Es Saadi Hotel in Marrakech in what was the fifth edition of the TMM awards. These awards, promoted by the Moroccan World Trophies Foundation and BM Magazine, aim to pay tribute to and recognize the work of Moroccan citizens who live and work overseas. There are six award categories: “Art and Culture”, “Sport”, “Politics”, “Civil Society”, “Scientific Research” and “Business” (the one that Ktiri was nominated for).

After hearing the panel’s verdict Ktiri said he felt “really grateful to receive this award. Being recognized as the best entrepreneur of 2023 in my home country that I love so much and have always felt closely linked to, is a great honour for me. I am very proud to accept it, and I am aware of the responsibility that comes with it. Morocco is a land of great entrepreneurs, and this award encourages me to continue working hard to maintain excellence and uphold Morocco’s name throughout the world.”

Ktiri further stressed that “this award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of my entire team. Without their dedication and support, the company would not be where it is today.” Ktiri wanted to dedicate the award “to the OK family and to all the hardworking Moroccan entrepreneurs. Above all, I wish to dedicate this award to my family, for their understanding and unconditional support, as living with an entrepreneur is no easy feat.”