What do you do at the UN Global Compact?
I help companies incorporate sustainability into
their core business and operations strategies.
I come from a consulting background in
biotechnology, so this marked a complete
career change for me. My EMBA gave me the
confidence to take on this hugely demanding
new role partway through the course.
What are your biggest challenges?
Convincing companies to implement
transformational change is very challenging.
I’m applying my growth mindset and new technical
knowledge to every aspect of my job, whether
it’s setting our global strategy for new market
entry, leading teams, introducing new projects,
or leveraging data analytics to harness our data
for new insights and opportunities.
How has your leadership style changed?
My improved emotional intelligence is being put
to use in both my personal and professional life.
The program has helped me build strong
confidence, self-awareness, and self-reflection
as well as focus on using business for good and
creating a better future for generations to come.
Amira Alfa
Gambian
Sr. Manager of Corporate Engagement
& Sustainability
United Nations Global Compact
Global Executive MBA Class of 2019
STUDENT STORY
It’s time to
do business
differently