Ali El Husseini, PhD
About Ali El Husseini, PhD
Ali El Husseini, PhD, serves as the Vice President, Global at Overstock.com, where he focuses on enhancing land governance through advanced technologies. He has a background in Political Science and Government, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, and aims to empower governments and stakeholders in developing countries.
Current Role at Overstock
Ali El Husseini serves as Vice President, Global at Overstock.com, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on leveraging advanced technologies to enhance land governance and secure property rights, particularly in developing countries. His work includes building secure and interoperable systems that support land rights and promote economic growth through initiatives like Medici Land Governance.
Previous Experience at Overstock
Prior to his current role, Ali El Husseini worked at Overstock.com in various capacities. He served as Director from 2015 to 2016, where he contributed to the company's international development efforts. Before that, he was involved in international development at Overstock from 2009 to 2014, gaining valuable experience in the e-commerce sector.
Education and Expertise
Ali El Husseini earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science and Government from the University of Utah. His academic journey spanned from 2009 to 2015, during which he developed expertise in governance and policy, particularly in relation to land rights and technology.
Focus on Land Governance Technologies
Ali El Husseini aims to empower governments and stakeholders through the use of advanced technologies, including remote sensing for land rights documentation. He is involved in creating evidence and building capacity for the rapid adoption of new land governance technologies, emphasizing the importance of distributed ledger technology in enhancing land governance.