Elena Gibson

Elena Gibson is a prominent figure in the field of social entrepreneurship, currently serving as the Co-Director at Ashoka UK and Ireland. She has been with Ashoka since September 2017, where she leads a team focused on providing strategic support to innovative social entrepreneurs in the region.13

Professional Background

Before her role at Ashoka, Elena worked as a Senior Manager in the Venture and Ashoka Support Network, where she was involved in supporting social entrepreneurs globally.1 She also has experience from her time at Convoco, a German think tank, where she facilitated interdisciplinary discussions among leaders in various sectors.24

Education

Elena holds a Master's degree in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics, specializing in the Politics of Climate Change. She also studied Business Administration and Management at Freie Universität Berlin.23

Current Focus

In addition to her responsibilities at Ashoka UK and Ireland, Elena is a Partner at Ashoka Europe, where she co-leads fundraising efforts and leadership management. She is also the director of the Ashoka Carry4Good pledge, which aims to engage venture capital and private equity funds in social impact initiatives.24

Elena Gibson's work reflects her commitment to enhancing the impact of social entrepreneurship and philanthropy through systemic thinking and innovative strategies.