Zaid Hassan

Chief Executive Officer at 10-in-10

Zaid Hassan is the Chief Executive Officer of 10-in-10 and Gigatonne, organizations focused on addressing significant global challenges, particularly climate change. He has over two decades of experience in strategizing and facilitating responses to complex social issues, collaborating with various stakeholders including governments, civil society, and corporations.1 2

Professional Background

Current Roles:
- CEO at 10-in-10 + Gigatonne since July 2019, where he leads initiatives aimed at tackling ten global challenges over a decade, starting with climate change.3 4
- Social Innovation Fellow at Babson College since December 2014.3
Previous Experience:
- Co-founded and served as CEO of Roller Strategies, which focused on innovative solutions to complex problems.1 2
- Co-founded Reos Partners, an organization dedicated to collective action in complex social systems.2
- Worked as a guest lecturer at institutions such as KAOSPILOT and the California College of the Arts, and held various roles in educational settings including guest faculty positions.1 2 3

Education

Studied Physics at Brunel University (details on completion are unspecified) and completed an Associate Fellow program at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford during the academic year 2009-2010.1 3

Key Contributions

Zaid has been instrumental in developing the Gigatonne Challenge, which emerged after the 2009 climate negotiations in Copenhagen. This initiative aims to create strategic responses to the climate crisis while benefiting vulnerable populations globally.2 4 His work encompasses a wide range of issues including agriculture, artificial intelligence, mental health, and sustainable development, highlighting his versatility and commitment to social innovation.2 4

Zaid Hassan's leadership at 10-in-10 exemplifies a proactive approach to tackling pressing global issues through collaborative efforts and innovative strategies.