Non-Exec Chair and Senior Executive Fellow, Tech Policy and Governance

Imen Ameur

About

Imen Ameur is a seasoned specialist in technology policy, artificial intelligence governance, and entrepreneurship, with seventeen years of experience spanning the public sector, nonprofits, healthcare, higher education, and ICT-driven innovation. Recognized as a trusted expert in ethical and responsible AI, her work focuses on the socio-economic impacts of emerging technologies and the design of governance frameworks that enable equitable and sustainable adoption. She has held strategic leadership and advisory roles with organizations including Microsoft, Neuledge, and IA Consulting, contributing to technology and policy initiatives across the United States and globally.

A visionary entrepreneur and academic, Imen has founded and led initiatives advancing sustainability and technology integration, including the HULT Founders Lab Boston incubator. She serves as a Professor of Practice at Hult International Business School and as an instructor at Columbia University, where she combines research, teaching, and mentorship to prepare future leaders for complex technological and governance challenges. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and holding an MBA, MPA, MGPP, CSP-SM, and CSPO, she bridges academic insight with real-world implementation. As a Senior Executive Fellow in Tech Policy and Governance at The Digital Economist, Imen contributes her expertise in AI ethics, big data governance, and digital transformation. She advises executives and institutions on responsible technology adoption, supporting the development of inclusive, future-ready policies and systems that align innovation with long-term economic and social impact.

Affiliations
Founders Lab Boston Director/ Program lead, Hult International Business School
Policy Paper

The First-Rung Problem: AI, Labor, and the Coming Precariat

March 11, 2026
Policy Paper

Building a Global Coalition for Human-Centered Governance

October 23, 2025