Kareem Soufi is the Director of Government Partnerships for EMEA at Coursera. He works closely with governments to design innovative national upskilling programs that future-proof the workforce and stimulate economic growth.
Previously, he served as Regional Director for EMEA at Education First (EF), leading large-scale educational initiatives that impacted thousands of learners across multiple regions. He began his career at Bayt.com, supporting major businesses and government entities in matching talent with employment opportunities.
Kareem has been recognized by the World Economic Forum for his contributions to education and workforce development. He has founded and co-founded several social initiatives and actively participates in committees and working groups focused on education and labor markets. He holds an MSc in Major Program Management from the University of Oxford, where his research focused on applying Systems Thinking to national Human Capital Development programs.