Amani Abou-Zeid

Commissioner Energy & Infrastructure and the African Union Commission

Amani Abou-Zeid is Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission (AUC). She is responsible for the sectors covering energy, transport, tourism and ICT. Abou-Zeid is a leading expert in international development and has served Africa in various senior positions for over 30 years, mainly within international organizations such as AfDB, UNDP and USAID.

Her work has focused on leading large international programs, as well as establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships. Her leadership has, among other things, helped to promote investments in renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions, which is crucial at a time of increasing focus on climate challenges and energy transition

Amani Abou-Zeid has received a number of international awards and recognitions for her leadership and excellence, including the “Officier de l'Ordre de Wissam Alaouite” from His Majesty King Mohamed VI of Morocco.

We are therefore proud to present Amani Abou-Zeid as a speaker at the NHH Symposium 2025!