Pearl Samandari Massoudi
About Pearl Samandari Massoudi
Pearl Samandari Massoudi serves as the Community Lead at the Centre For The New Economy And Society at the World Economic Forum, where she has held various roles since 2007. Her extensive experience includes managing initiatives related to global competitiveness and gender parity, along with a strong academic background in international relations.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Pearl Samandari Massoudi serves as the Community Lead for the Centre for the New Economy and Society at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to initiatives that shape the future of economies and societies. Her role involves engaging with various stakeholders to foster collaboration and innovation in addressing global challenges.
Previous Positions at World Economic Forum
Massoudi has a long-standing association with the World Economic Forum, having held multiple roles since 2007. She worked as a Research Assistant from 2007 to 2008, then progressed to Community Manager for the Centre for Global Competitiveness and Performance from 2008 to 2011. She later served as Senior Manager for the Gender Parity Programme from 2013 to 2016 and as Community Lead for the Global Challenge on Gender Parity from 2013 to 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Massoudi studied at the University of Geneva from 2003 to 2005. She later pursued a Master's degree in International Relations at the Graduate Institute of International Studies from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science from University College London from 2011 to 2012, enhancing her expertise in her field.
International Work Experience
Massoudi has gained international work experience in both Switzerland and the United Kingdom. She worked as a Consultant at the Overseas Development Institute in London from 2012 to 2013. Earlier, she completed an internship at Bcge in Geneva in 2005, which contributed to her professional development.
Involvement in Gender Parity Initiatives
Throughout her career at the World Economic Forum, Massoudi has been actively involved in the Gender Parity Global Challenge Initiative. This initiative aims to address gender disparities and promote equality in various sectors, reflecting her commitment to advancing gender parity on a global scale.