Miren Bengoa

Miren A. Bengoa is a seasoned professional with expertise in sustainability leadership, social impact, gender equality, and public health.

She has a strong background in managing social businesses and NGOs, focusing on strategic planning and capacity building for organizations in environmental protection, health, education, and economic development across 20 countries.

As the First Executive Director at Fondation Chanel, Miren led a team dedicated to women and girls' empowerment in 35 countries, with a focus on economic empowerment, reproductive health, and leadership.

She has a rich academic background in international affairs and public health, with extensive experience in Corporate Social Responsibility, policy advocacy, and program management, particularly in gender for development, health, and HIV prevention.

Miren has over 20 years of experience in the field, including roles with the United Nations (UNFPA and UNICEF), focusing on maternal and child development programs in Latin America and West/Central Africa.

She is a member of various boards and organizations, including the Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation and Fleurs de Cocagne d'Avrainville, a social business aimed at empowering vulnerable women through organic flower production.

Miren's areas of interest include philanthropy, sustainable corporate strategy, program management, grantmaking, impact investing, and social impact evaluation.

With fluency in French, English, and Spanish, and good working knowledge of German and Portuguese, Miren is a multilingual professional with a global perspective.

Her educational background includes studies in human rights, sustainable business strategy, public health, humanitarian assistance, and international relations from renowned institutions like Harvard Business School, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Sciences Po.