Ouided Bouchamaoui
Professor of Practice of Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: Master in Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School; Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées in International Trade Law; Master in International Business, Higher Institute of Management, ISG Tunis
Research Areas: International business, community engagement, negotiation, crisis management, and women empowerment
Renowned for her expertise in international business, community engagement, negotiation, crisis management, and women empowerment, Ouided Bouchamaoui made history in 2011 as the first woman elected President of UTICA, the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts, where she played a crucial role in fostering investment and mediating labor disputes.
As a key member of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, she was instrumental in the Quartet's Nobel Peace Prize win in 2015 for aiding Tunisia's democratic transition. Subsequently, Bouchamaoui became a global Peace Emissary, advocating for national dialogue and sharing Tunisia's democratic journey. Her speeches highlight the importance of dialogue and mediation in reshaping political discourse for collective welfare.
Her career also includes leadership positions in various organizations, underlining her broad business and conflict resolution expertise.