With the appointment of Hossein Forouzan as the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Zones, news of potential changes in the management of various regions is being heard. The people of Maku believe that the performance of Hossein Grousi, the CEO of this region, necessitates a change at the head of this organization due to corruption and managerial weaknesses.
Managerial Challenges in Maku
Informed sources say Grousi, with a master's degree in philosophy, has taken the helm of Maku's management. During his leadership, this region has faced crises such as the halt of key construction activities and corruption in the awarding of contracting contracts. Local dissatisfaction and appointments based more on connections than expertise have posed numerous challenges for Maku.
The presence of preferential contractors and the allocation of some construction operations to specific military entities is another issue in the Maku Free Zone, which has practically resulted in the organization's losses and a retreat from approved plans.
Ambiguities in Continued Management
The strange point is the continuation of Grousi's management, even though his management term ended ten months ago, and it is unclear why he remains in his position without a new mandate. It remains to be seen whether, given that Forouzan himself has years of experience as the CEO of Maku, this region will be a priority for changes by the secretariat or whether regional and ethnic lobbying will prevent Grousi's removal from this region.
