Adel El-Huni

SOCIAL IMPACT CATALYST, I have led efforts in circular economy, socially responsible banking , public policy advocacy, socio-economic development, surgical application of emerging technology, catalyzing future foresight initiatives as well as leveraged my experience in finance, public affairs, design thinking, sociopreneurship, impact investing, and strategic philanthropy throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America. I was selected as an Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar in 2018 and honored with the Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Philanthropy Fellowship in 2010. I received my Masters in Public Affairs summa cum laude from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and have been frequently requested to lecture on topics related to innovation in banking, crowdsourcing in public policy, future foresights, digital transformation, human-centered design and co creation in public/private/social sectors. Some of my latest initiatives include catalyzing Palmwood a design thinking led initiative ( Joint Venture between IDEO and Dubai Future Foundation) to promote innovative policies & socioeconomic solutions in government, private and social sector as well as co founding SEED Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center which focuses on addressing youth unemployment in Middle East and Africa via lean methodologies. Topic: EQUITY