Barbara Rambousek

Barbara Rambousek has a significant and diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. Barbara has been working at the EBRD since 2012, where they have held several positions, including Director of Gender and Economic Inclusion, Lead Economist of Economic Inclusion, and Associate Director of Economic Inclusion. In these roles, Barbara has played a key role in developing strategies and programs to promote gender equality and economic inclusion, as well as driving investment and technical assistance initiatives.

Barbara also worked at the World Economic Forum from 2020 to 2022 as a Member of the Global Future Council on Equity and Social Justice. In this role, they provided strategic insights and guidance on shaping a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future in the post-COVID-19 world.

Prior to the EBRD and the World Economic Forum, Barbara worked extensively in the field of international development and economic regeneration. Barbara served as a consultant in this field from 2001 to 2012, working on various projects and initiatives. Barbara has also held positions at the London Development Agency, where they led engagement and analysis efforts for economic development strategies, and the Kent Thameside Delivery Board, where they successfully managed a large-scale EU program focused on business innovation, skills development, and social inclusion.

Barbara's earlier career includes roles at World Vision, where they led a refugee return program in Bosnia, and the United Nations and the World Food Programme, where they held short-term assignments in desk officer and evaluation roles.

Overall, Barbara Rambousek has a strong background in developing inclusive economic strategies, driving investment programs, and promoting gender equality and social justice in various organizations.

Barbara Rambousek obtained an Executive MBA from Bayes Business School from 2006 to 2010, with a focus on business strategy, finance, operations, and business economics. Barbara also received an MSc in European Politics and Policies from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 1997 to 1998. Prior to that, they completed an MPhil in Political Science, Political Economy, and History at the University of Vienna from 1991 to 1996. Barbara also holds a Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute.