Emma Benameur, MBA
About Emma Benameur, MBA
Emma Benameur, MBA, serves as the Head of Impact and Engagement at the World Economic Forum and is a member of its Executive Committee. With over 15 years of experience, she focuses on strategy, talent development, and public-private partnerships.
Work at World Economic Forum
Emma Benameur currently serves as the Head of Impact and Engagement at the World Economic Forum, a position she has held since 2021. She is also a member of the Executive Committee. Her career at the Forum spans multiple roles, including Senior Director of the Programme Development Team from 2013 to 2015, and Senior Manager of the Global Competitiveness Programme from 2005 to 2008. Benameur has also held the position of Head of People & Culture and was a member of the Managing Board from 2018 to 2020. Her extensive experience at the Forum includes leadership roles in programme design and development.
Education and Expertise
Emma Benameur holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from University College London, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education with an Executive MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design from Imperial College London, completed in 2011. Additionally, she attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government for Executive Education in Global Leadership and Public Policy in the 21st Century in 2013. Benameur is a certified facilitator with expertise in strategic communications and multi-stakeholder interaction.
Background
Emma Benameur has over 15 years of experience in shaping strategy and developing talent. Her career has been primarily focused on community-building and facilitating public-private partnerships. She has demonstrated a commitment to unleashing the potential of individuals towards collective impact. Benameur's professional journey has been marked by various leadership roles within the World Economic Forum, where she has contributed to significant initiatives and programs.
Achievements
Throughout her career at the World Economic Forum, Emma Benameur has held several key positions that highlight her leadership capabilities. She served as Head of the Global Leadership Institute and was a member of the Executive Committee from 2020 to 2021. Her roles have included directing the Programme Development Team and leading the Global Programming Group. Benameur's work has focused on enhancing the Forum's impact through strategic programme design and engagement.