Economist Minouche Shafik takes the helm as Columbia University’s twentieth president
Economist Minouche Shafik takes the helm as Columbia University’s twentieth president
Columbia University welcomes its new president – the distinguished economist Minouche Shafik, who is renowned for her expertise in international development and her impressive career trajectory.
Shafik’s experience includes roles at institutions such as the World Bank, the UK’s Department for International Development, the International Monetary Fund, and the Bank of England.
Drawn to Columbia’s exceptional reputation and its prime location in New York City, Shafik is poised to steer the university toward a new era of innovation and global engagement. Her deep-rooted passion for international development finds its roots in her upbringing in Egypt and subsequent immigration to the US.
With Shafik at the helm, Columbia anticipates fresh strategies to foster academic excellence, elevate its international influence, and create a campus culture that reflects diversity and inclusion.
Shafik’s unique background positions her to lead with a blend of academic insight and a comprehensive understanding of the global landscape.
