Myriam Giancarli, a passion for caring across the continent

Discreet yet resolutely influential, Myriam Giancarli embodies a new generation of African industrial leaders: connected, rigorous, and committed. She heads Pharma 5 Laboratoires , one of Africa's leading generic pharmaceutical companies. She pursues a clear vision: to make healthcare accessible to all. Without ever sacrificing quality.

An academic and professional journey between two worlds

Myriam was born in Morocco in 1973. Her mother is of Austrian origin and her father is Moroccan.
Born Lahlou-Filali, married to Giancarli, she is the product of a dual culture that shapes her entrepreneurial approach. She began her studies at the Lycée Français de Casablanca, where she obtained her baccalaureate with honors in 1991. She then flew to Paris, where she pursued a remarkable academic career. First at Sciences Po, then at Paris-Dauphine University. There, she specialized in the fields of economics, finance, and management.

Before returning home, she spent ten years in international marketing for the LVMH group in Paris, at the heart of the luxury industry. A formative decade that she closed in 2012 to embrace the family business: Pharma 5. Founded in 1985 by her father, Dr. Abdallah Lahlou-Filali, the company has established itself as a strategic player in healthcare on the African continent.

An industrial vision for African pharmaceutical sovereignty

By taking over as CEO, Myriam Giancarli is embarking on an ambitious shift: internationalization of activities, industrial upgrading, logistical innovations and proactive positioning in African and Global South markets. Her motto remains unchanged: to offer quality medicines to the greatest number of people, meeting the highest global standards.

A businesswoman and mother of two, she also embodies a strong female leadership style, grounded in practicality and focused on social impact. A tireless advocate of "Made in Morocco," she campaigns for regional pharmaceutical sovereignty, convinced that industrial relocation is a lever for emancipation for Africa.