People Biography

Dr. Dalal Aassouli is a distinguished academic and development finance leader with extensive international experience across Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Renowned for pioneering innovative solutions in SME finance, humanitarian finance, sustainable food systems, Islamic and sustainable finance, and digital transformation, she specializes in leveraging emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence to drive systemic financial innovation.

Throughout her career, Dr. Aassouli has advised global organizations, including multilateral agencies, governments, charities, and financial institutions, on designing and implementing advanced Islamic and sustainable finance strategies. Her work focuses on integrating market-based solutions, expanding financial inclusion, and utilizing digital financial services to efficiently empower vulnerable communities, refugees, and host populations. She is an authority in sustainable capital markets, digital sustainable finance, social and humanitarian finance, and AI-driven solutions critical to supporting robust humanitarian responses.

In addition to her advisory roles, Dr. Aassouli has led large-scale research initiatives on food security, SME finance, generative AI, and humanitarian and development finance, advancing capacity building and executive education for both public and private sectors. Her strategic vision, cross-sector leadership, and unwavering commitment to financial innovation have established her as a trusted advisor in forging more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable financial ecosystems worldwide.

Dr. Dalal Aassouli holds master’s degrees from NEOMA Business School and Paris Dauphine University, as well as a PhD from ENS de Lyon in France.

In addition, Dr. Aassouli is a respected invited speaker at international sustainable and Islamic finance conferences and events, regularly sharing insights and consultancy expertise with global audiences. Her involvement at conferences, workshops, and industry gatherings further highlights her role as a thought leader and recognized authority in the fields of sustainable and Islamic finance.