Diana El Azar
About Diana El Azar
Diana El Azar is the Managing Director of Marketing & Thought Leadership with over 20 years of experience in both the private and not-for-profit sectors, specializing in corporate citizenship and economic development.
Diana El Azar: Managing Director, Marketing & Thought Leadership
Diana El Azar currently serves as the Managing Director of Marketing & Thought Leadership. With a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years, she has accumulated extensive experience in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. Her leadership in marketing and thought leadership initiatives continues to make significant impacts across various industries.
Diana El Azar's Experience at the World Economic Forum
Diana El Azar spent over 12 years at the World Economic Forum, most recently leading the organization's Marketing and Outreach efforts. During her tenure, she engaged with over 1,000 companies on critical corporate citizenship issues such as gender equality, sustainability, and education. Her role facilitated significant partnerships and initiatives that addressed some of the most pressing global challenges.
Corporate Citizenship and Partnership Engagement
In her career, Diana El Azar has actively engaged more than 1,000 companies in important corporate citizenship issues. Her focus areas have included gender equality, sustainability, and education. Additionally, she has a track record of building and managing partnerships with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, particularly in the media and technology sectors. Her efforts have helped bridge the gap between private enterprises and societal challenges.
Academic Background: B.A. and M.Phil in Economics
Diana El Azar holds an impressive academic background with a B.A. in Economics from the American University of Beirut and an M.Phil in Economics of Developing Countries from Cambridge University. Her educational qualifications are further complemented by her experience teaching freshman economics at the American University of Beirut, highlighting her strong foundation in economic principles and teaching.
Work with the United Nations Development Program
Diana El Azar's professional repertoire includes work with the United Nations Development Program. Her involvement in this global institution underscores her commitment to development and sustainability issues on an international scale, further enhancing her credentials in the field.