Elaine has been involved with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) for over 12 years.
In returning to the UK 5 years ago, after living in the Middle East for 8 years, Elaine became a Co-Founder and Executive Director of GEN UK and is frequently invited to speak at international conferences on entrepreneurship, diversity, innovation and creativity. Whilst in the Middle East Elaine was Director of Organisation and Strategy for Silatech, a Qatari social enterprise supporting youth entrepreneurship and the development of employability skills across the MENA Region.
This role involved many joint partnerships and programmes delivered in collaboration with a variety of internal NGO’s, Government funded programmes and partnerships with international organisations. Elaine has travelled to over 40 countries and delivered workshops and speaking engagements in over 20 countries. As a result, Elaine understands the complexities and demands of working cross-culturally and in diverse organisations.
Elaine joined GEN UK as cofounder and executive director in 2018. From 2021 she co-led development and expansion of GEN UK and GEW UK as MD. Since the start of 2024 Elaine has been GEN UK’s Ambassador, Women.
