Benjamin Kumpf

Benjamin Kumpf serves as the Head of the OECD Innovation for Development Facility since December 2020 and holds adjunct professor positions at Columbia University and Sciences Po as of 2022 and 2023, respectively. Kumpf has extensive experience in innovation and knowledge management in various organizations, including roles as Head of Innovation at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and as UNDP Innovation Facility Lead. Kumpf's background includes significant contributions to UNDP and the United Nations Volunteers, focusing on innovation and knowledge management. Academic qualifications include Master's degrees in Political Science and Psychology from Heidelberg University and in Media and Communications from the University of Mannheim, alongside a certification in Leadership and Organization Management from New York University.