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Nezha Alaoui is a distinguished entrepreneur and global advocate for women’s empowerment, celebrated for her exceptional leadership and influence in the realms of sustainability and social impact. As the CEO of Women CHOICE, a New York-based organization, she has led initiatives that closely collaborate with Fortune 500 companies, institutions, and governments to advance diversity and inclusion.
Under her visionary leadership, Women CHOICE has flourished into an international powerhouse, managing a network of over 150 experts and orchestrating multi-million dollar deals in ESG planning and execution. Her adeptness at fostering strategic partnerships and implementing impactful strategies has solidified her reputation as a transformative leader in the global business community.
Nezha’s efforts have garnered international acclaim, earning her numerous awards and recognition, including being nominated as one of the top 2 African Leaders in French-speaking Africa. She was recently profiled in Mastercard’s Legacy book as one of the 25 most visionary global women. Her influence extends to a thriving online community of over 2.6 million followers, where she continues to inspire and mobilize action for women’s economic empowerment.
As an author, Nezha has written “Be a Leader,” a book published by Post Hill Press, which explores the 12 fundamental values of leadership. Her commitment to aligning her endeavors with her core values of women’s empowerment, leadership, sustainability, and innovation is unwavering.
Nezha currently plays a pivotal role among companies generating employment opportunities for women across the Arab world through her social innovation incubator, with a vision to impact 1 million women.
Education: Harvard Business School, Executive Education: Preparing to be a Corporate Director; Boston, MA, (2023)
Harvard Business School, Executive Education: Aligning Strategy & Sales: Boston, MA (2019)
Harvard Business School, Executive Education: Leading & Building a Culture of Innovation: Boston, MA (2018) American Intercontinental University, BA International Business, London (2005)
AWARDS
2024 Nominated as Chair of Women in Business Committee at Capital Club Dubai
2024 Awarded ‘Inspirational Women Leader 2024‘ at the Women in Technology Forum & Awards
2023 Recognized as the 1st African woman and ranked Top 2 overall among the Top 100 Leaders & Entrepreneurs. 2023 Featured and recognized by Mastercard among 25 Women Visionaries – Legacy Book
2019 Awarded by Crans-Montana as a “Future Leader” among many other international leaders in Geneva.
2018 Nominated for the Emirates Woman of the Year award as recognition for her work as a social impact innovator & influencer.
2017 Awarded by the Civil Society in Morocco for her work as a social impact innovator through Mayshad Foundation programs.
2016 Awarded from the ALL Ladies League and Women Economic Forum as one of the “Iconic Women Who Are Creating A Better World
Nezha Alaoui was approached by the headquarters office of the Cartier Women’s initiative to support the organization in the launch of the initiative in Morocco and spread the presence in the MENA Region.
The Cartier Women’s Initiative is an international competition designed to support and encourage impact‐driven businesses led and owned by women entrepreneurs.
Nezha’s role consisted in supporting the launch of the initiative in the region. Her team has overviewed the launch event organization in collaboration with the Cartier Women’s Initiative team.
