Why GCC-China ties matter beyond the Gulf
Gulf-China relations are expanding from traditional oil trade into advanced technology and manufacturing partnerships. Here's why that matters for the rest of the world.
Alexandre Raffoul
Alexandre serves as a Member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum, leading business strategy across Emerging Markets and responsible for private sector engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, MENA, and South Asia. Alexandre also leads Global Partnership Development, directing new business development worldwide. Prior to his tenure at the WEF, Alexandre held roles including Director of Business Development at Terrafina, co-founder of AV Consulting, and various positions at Robert Bosch GmbH, the Walt Disney Company, and Arca Patrimoine. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from INSEEC Grande Ecole, a Master's degree in Management from Harvard University, and was honored as a Global Leadership Fellow by the World Economic Forum in 2013.
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