Special Representatives
Dr. Nigel Meir
UK Special Representative in London
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based
Dr. Nigel Meir
UK Special
UK
Special Representative in London
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based cyber-security companies. He was Head of UK Pioneer Global Asset Management and Vice Chairman of its alternatives company. He was an investor and previously Director of STX Group, a Dutch brokerage firm of “green” financial instruments and commodities eg carbon credits and biofuels. He is committed to a belief that the MENA region, across all of its diverse countries, can become a bloc and even a union characterized by peace, cooperation and shared objectives.
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based cyber-security companies. He was Head of UK Pioneer Global Asset Management and Vice Chairman of its alternatives company. He was an investor and previously Director of STX Group, a Dutch brokerage firm of “green” financial instruments and commodities eg carbon credits and biofuels. He is committed to a belief that the MENA region, across all of its diverse countries, can become a bloc and even a union characterized by peace, cooperation and shared objectives.
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UK
Special Representative in London
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based cyber-security companies. He was Head of UK Pioneer Global Asset Management and Vice Chairman of its alternatives company. He was an investor and previously Director of STX Group, a Dutch brokerage firm of “green” financial instruments and commodities eg carbon credits and biofuels. He is committed to a belief that the MENA region, across all of its diverse countries, can become a bloc and even a union characterized by peace, cooperation and shared objectives.
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based cyber-security companies. He was Head of UK Pioneer Global Asset Management and Vice Chairman of its alternatives company. He was an investor and previously Director of STX Group, a Dutch brokerage firm of “green” financial instruments and commodities eg carbon credits and biofuels. He is committed to a belief that the MENA region, across all of its diverse countries, can become a bloc and even a union characterized by peace, cooperation and shared objectives.
Valérie Hoffenberg
France Special Representative in Paris
France
With professional experience in both the private and public sectors, Valérie has built an extensive international network in politics and business. As an entrepreneur, she founded multiple corporations, including the Connecting Leaders Club and She Travel Club. She has also established several think tanks focused on sustainability and gender equality and organized numerous international events on innovation, sustainability, water, and geopolitics. From 2002 to 2008, Valérie established and ran the office of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in France. From 2009 to 2012, she served as France's Special Envoy for the Middle East Peace Process under President Nicolas Sarkozy. Valérie has also held various elected positions. She holds a master's degree in law and political science.
France
With professional experience in both the private and public sectors, Valérie has built an extensive international network in politics and business. As an entrepreneur, she founded multiple corporations, including the Connecting Leaders Club and She Travel Club. She has also established several think tanks focused on sustainability and gender equality and organized numerous international events on innovation, sustainability, water, and geopolitics. From 2002 to 2008, Valérie established and ran the office of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in France. From 2009 to 2012, she served as France's Special Envoy for the Middle East Peace Process under President Nicolas Sarkozy. Valérie has also held various elected positions. She holds a master's degree in law and political science.
Valérie Hoffenberg
France Special
France
Special Representative in Paris
France
With professional experience in both the private and public sectors, Valérie has built an extensive international network in politics and business. As an entrepreneur, she founded multiple corporations, including the Connecting Leaders Club and She Travel Club. She has also established several think tanks focused on sustainability and gender equality and organized numerous international events on innovation, sustainability, water, and geopolitics. From 2002 to 2008, Valérie established and ran the office of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in France. From 2009 to 2012, she served as France's Special Envoy for the Middle East Peace Process under President Nicolas Sarkozy. Valérie has also held various elected positions. She holds a master's degree in law and political science.
France
With professional experience in both the private and public sectors, Valérie has built an extensive international network in politics and business. As an entrepreneur, she founded multiple corporations, including the Connecting Leaders Club and She Travel Club. She has also established several think tanks focused on sustainability and gender equality and organized numerous international events on innovation, sustainability, water, and geopolitics. From 2002 to 2008, Valérie established and ran the office of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in France. From 2009 to 2012, she served as France's Special Envoy for the Middle East Peace Process under President Nicolas Sarkozy. Valérie has also held various elected positions. She holds a master's degree in law and political science.
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France
Special Representative in Paris
France
With professional experience in both the private and public sectors, Valérie has built an extensive international network in politics and business. As an entrepreneur, she founded multiple corporations, including the Connecting Leaders Club and She Travel Club. She has also established several think tanks focused on sustainability and gender equality and organized numerous international events on innovation, sustainability, water, and geopolitics. From 2002 to 2008, Valérie established and ran the office of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in France. From 2009 to 2012, she served as France's Special Envoy for the Middle East Peace Process under President Nicolas Sarkozy. Valérie has also held various elected positions. She holds a master's degree in law and political science.
France
With professional experience in both the private and public sectors, Valérie has built an extensive international network in politics and business. As an entrepreneur, she founded multiple corporations, including the Connecting Leaders Club and She Travel Club. She has also established several think tanks focused on sustainability and gender equality and organized numerous international events on innovation, sustainability, water, and geopolitics. From 2002 to 2008, Valérie established and ran the office of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in France. From 2009 to 2012, she served as France's Special Envoy for the Middle East Peace Process under President Nicolas Sarkozy. Valérie has also held various elected positions. She holds a master's degree in law and political science.