Stefanie Hausheer Ali

Stefanie Hausheer Ali has built an impressive career at the intersection of business strategy, global affairs, and women’s empowerment. With deep expertise in international markets, entrepreneurship, and Middle East policy, she is now a sought-after keynote speaker covering topics such as business expansion, women in leadership, and global economic trends. Currently serving as Senior Director at Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC, Stefanie advises businesses looking to expand into key international markets, including the Middle East, China, Europe, and Latin America. Her strategic insights and hands-on experience navigating complex geopolitical landscapes make her an invaluable resource for global corporations.

Before this, she spent a decade at the Atlantic Council, a leading Washington, DC-based think tank. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in advancing economic and policy initiatives in the Middle East. As Deputy Director of empowerME at the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, she worked to foster entrepreneurship, investment, and private-sector development in the region. She co-founded the Women Innovators (WIn) Fellowship, empowering female entrepreneurs, and hosted the empowerME Conversations podcast, where she interviewed top business leaders and policymakers.

Stefanie's leadership extended to managing influential initiatives like the Iraq Initiative, the Middle East Strategy Task Force, and the Task Force on the Future of Iraq. These roles involved organising high-level engagements with business executives, US and foreign government officials, and global investors, shaping policy discussions at the highest levels. Her expertise also includes time as a research fellow at the King Salman Center for Local Governance in Riyadh, where she analysed Saudi Arabia’s education reforms. With a master’s degree in Middle East Studies from George Washington University and fluency in Arabic and Italian, she has a unique ability to bridge cultural and economic divides.

Stefanie Hausheer Ali is now a highly sought-after keynote speaker due to her ability to translate complex global issues into actionable insights. Whether discussing entrepreneurial ecosystems, women’s leadership, or global business strategy, her experience offers business leaders, policymakers, and aspiring entrepreneurs the knowledge and inspiration needed to navigate today’s dynamic world.