Elie Slama
About Elie Slama
Elie Slama is a seasoned professional in business engagement and investment, currently serving as the Business Engagement Lead for Trade and Investment at the World Economic Forum. With a diverse background that includes roles at Mercy Corps, Matics, and Vital Capital, he has demonstrated expertise in negotiation, partnership facilitation, and innovative business strategies across multiple sectors and continents.
Work at World Economic Forum
Elie Slama currently serves as the Business Engagement Lead for Trade and Investment at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2024, working from Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, he focuses on fostering partnerships and driving initiatives that promote global trade and investment.
Current Role at Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance
Since 2023, Elie Slama has been the Founder-in-Residence at the Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA). His work involves leading efforts to support deep-tech startups and innovation in Singapore, contributing to the region's development as a hub for advanced technology.
Previous Experience at Matics
Elie Slama worked as the Business Development Manager at Matics from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he played a key role in disrupting the Industry 4.0 space by implementing innovative business strategies that enhanced operational intelligence for manufacturing.
Educational Background
Elie Slama has a diverse educational background. He earned an MPhil in Development Studies from the Oxford Department of International Development, focusing on social policy, urban development, exclusion, and poverty from 2013 to 2015. He also completed an MBA at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, from 2019 to 2020, and participated in the Private Equity Executive Programme in 2023. Additionally, he holds two B.A. degrees with honors from Tel Aviv University in Political Science and Middle Eastern and African History.
Consultancy and Leadership Roles
Elie Slama has held various consultancy and leadership roles throughout his career. He worked as a Consultant for Mercy Corps in Liberia for one month in 2016 and served as the Country Representative for Vital Capital in Ghana from 2016 to 2019. He also led projects at the Oxford Microfinance Initiative and was involved in fundraising efforts with Greenpeace in 2011.