Experience

• 

  International federation of red cross and red crescent societies - ifrc

  Jul 2004 - Aug 2004

  Translation department, assistant
• 

  International federation of red cross and red crescent societies - ifrc

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2005

  Translation department, assistant
• 

  International federation of red cross and red crescent societies - ifrc

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

  Translation department, assistant
• 

  Pan american health organization

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2007

  External relations and partnerships intern
• 

  Unaids

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2007

  Thailand country office, intern
• 

  Assemblée nationale

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2008

  Office of the president, diplomatic affairs intern
• 

  European external action service

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Delegation of the european union to the usa, press and public diplomacy intern
• 

  International telecommunication union

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2017

  Coordinated the design, planning and organization of the first United Nations Summit on Artificial Intelligence for Good, now the leading public-private AI platform to achieve UN SDGs. Conducted market research on technology trends and contributed to the launch of new activities and partnerships on Artificial Intelligence.Managed ITU’s Standardization Bureau relationships with telecom and tech companies globally and with governments of ITU’s 193 Member States. Established a member relations unit to increase the recruitment, engagement and retention of ITU’s private sector members through proactive sales, marketing and communication strategies, new membership packages and benefits, and the development of new customer care and account management practices (CRM). Supported the external relations activities of ITU's Standardization Bureau Director, including managing meetings with industry top executives and government officials, and managed the telecom Chief Technology Officers (CTO) group and its annual high level meeting.

  • United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Event Coordinator

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Membership and Business Development Officer

    Nov 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Project Officer, Membership

    Jan 2010 - Nov 2014

  • Assistant to the Director of ITU's Standardization Bureau

    Nov 2009 - Jan 2010
• 

  Azalai collection

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2021

  Founder and managing director

  Created and managed a fair trade company producing and distributing handmade jewelry from Niger, in partnership with Tuareg artisans and community leaders. Managed the company's overall operations including sales, marketing, accounting and legal. 20 % of the company’s benefits went to supporting Tuareg children's education in rural areas, in collaboration with ANPS (Association nigérienne pour la promotion de la scolarité en zones nomades).

• 

  Leaders today

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2023

  Senior consultant and coach

  Facilitated collective intelligence workshops (world café, design thinking) for tech/AI business clients. Managed Martin Ennals Foundation’s peer coaching and stress management programs for prominent human rights activists globally and delivered coaching sessions to human rights defenders.

• 

  Satellites of art

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  Business development & mena lead

  In charge of business development at Satellites of Art, an impact start-up promoting contemporary art and creative industries in emerging countries.Conducted in-depth analysis of the company's processes and business model, advised on organizational change strategies, produced recommendations for new services and revenue streams, increased brand awareness and secured partnerships with art and development institutions globally.

• 

  Communaute de communes du genevois

  Feb 2023 - Feb 2024

  Head of economic development

  Head of the Economic Development, Trade and Employment division for France "Genevois" local region, one of the most attractive and fastest growing region in France, located near the Alps and on the border with Switzerland, and member of the Greater Geneva metropolitan area ("Grand Genève").Coordinated the economic and industrial development strategy of the region with a focus on building a local biotech/medtech cluster, managed entrepreneurship promotion programs, supported the development of local startups and the creation of business incubators, managed the relationships with business owners and investors. Weniger anzeigen

• 

  Newoak

  Jan 2024 - now

  Deputy chief operating officer