Souad El Ouazzani Partner

Professional Background

Souad El Ouazzani is a Partner at Forvis Mazars, specializing in ESG strategy, sustainability transformation, and regulatory compliance. A graduate of ESCP Business School, she began her career at Deloitte, where she contributed to the development of sustainable development services across France and Africa.

She joined Forvis Mazars at the end of 2021, bringing strong expertise in the design and implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies for both private and public sector organizations.

Souad supports clients in translating ESG strategies into robust sustainability reporting frameworks and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, including DPEF (Non-Financial Performance Statement), CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), and the EU Taxonomy.

She also works closely with public-sector stakeholders, assisting them in defining and implementing national and territorial sustainability strategies, with a particular focus on climate change adaptation and sustainable economic development.

Areas of Expertise

• ESG Strategy & Transformation
• Sustainability Reporting & Regulatory Compliance (CSRD, DPEF, EU Taxonomy)
• Climate Change Adaptation Strategies
• Sustainable Development Policy (Public Sector)
• ESG Framework Implementation & Governance
• France & Africa Sustainability Advisory
• Public Sector Sustainability Strategy Design