Saidah Nash Carter

Saidah Nash Carter is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in innovation, research, and leadership across various organizations. As the Co-Founder of Bright Insights Global LLC since May 2019, and a Research Fellow at IE University Africa Center since April 2022, Saidah focuses on promoting an African-centric perspective in global dialogues. Additional roles include Affiliate Faculty at the University of Florida's Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship, and Advisor at Genius Guild, both established to foster cultural and economic development. Saidah has held leadership positions at Thomson Reuters for over two decades, culminating in roles such as Head of Refinitiv Labs in Cape Town and Head of Innovation for Africa. Moreover, Saidah serves as a Global Fellow and Africa Catalyst for The League of Intrapreneurs and as a Global Responsible Leader at the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt. Educational credentials include a BA in International Relations from William & Mary and a Junior Year Abroad program in Chinese Language at Beijing Normal University.