Samy Ahmar
About Samy Ahmar
Samy Ahmar serves as the Head of Health at Save the Children, a position he has held since 2017. He has a strong background in economics, holding degrees from the University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, and Université Lumière Lyon 2, and has extensive experience in evaluation and research across various organizations.
Current Role at Save the Children
Samy Ahmar serves as the Head of Health at Save the Children, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees health-related initiatives and programs aimed at improving health outcomes for children and families. His leadership contributes to the organization's mission of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy and safe.
Previous Experience at Save the Children
Prior to his current role, Samy Ahmar worked at Save the Children as a Senior Impact and Evidence Advisor for Health and HIV from 2014 to 2016. He also served as the Associate Head of Health and Education for a brief period in 2016. His work focused on evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of health and education programs within the organization.
Professional Background in Consulting
Samy Ahmar has extensive experience in consulting. He worked at Coffey International Ltd as a Senior Consultant in Evaluation and Research from 2009 to 2014 and as a Consultant from 2009 to 2012. He also held the position of Junior Consultant in Economics at Dtz from 2007 to 2009 and completed an internship as an Analyst in Investment at Dtz in 2007. His consulting roles have involved research and evaluation projects across various sectors.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Samy Ahmar holds a Master of Science in Applied Economics from the University of Strathclyde, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Glasgow, studying there from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management at Université Lumière Lyon 2 from 2003 to 2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in health and economics.