Emmanuelle Ganne

Emmanuelle Ganne has extensive work experience spanning various organizations. Emmanuelle is currently working at the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a Senior Analyst in the Economic Research Department. In this role, they lead the WTO's work on disruptive technologies such as blockchain and AI for trade finance, border procedures, transportation, logistics, and intellectual property. Additionally, they are responsible for the WTO's big data initiative and engagement with micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

Prior to their current position, Emmanuelle held the role of Vice President, Europe at Allam Advisory Group (AAG) from 2015 to 2017. During this time, they led AAG's European team and assisted business leaders in designing international market entry strategies, promoting commercial interests in a global economic environment, developing business contacts in foreign markets, and negotiating strategic partnerships, with a focus on Europe.

From 2016 to 2016, Emmanuelle worked as a Consultant at the World Bank Group. During their short-term consultancy, they conducted research on trade, trade facilitation, and logistics constraints faced by Kazakhstan and prepared a Policy Note with recommendations for reform.

Furthermore, Emmanuelle has worked as an International Consultant at International Development Group LLC from 2015 to 2016, during their leave of absence from the WTO to follow their husband on an expat assignment. In this role, they served as a senior expert for the USAID funded project Agribusiness Commercial Legal and Institutional Reform Assessment of Guinea (AgCLIR), where they conducted a diagnostic of Guinea's practices and legal and institutional framework for the agricultural sector.

Emmanuelle has had extensive experience at the WTO, starting in 2002. Emmanuelle served as a Counsellor in various divisions, including the Information and External Relations Division, the Accessions Division, and as a Counsellor to the WTO Director-General. In these roles, they briefed journalists on WTO issues, wrote speeches and prepared interviews for the Director-General, managed relations with business and other international organizations, provided policy guidance and strategic advice to the Director-General, managed the accession of various countries, and trained senior government officials on WTO rules.

Additionally, Emmanuelle has served as a guest lecturer at Sciences Po and worked at the OECD as an Administrator in the Department of Fiscal, Financial Affairs, and Enterprises. At the OECD, they were a member of the Management Committee of the Stability Pact Anti-Corruption Initiative for South-Eastern Europe (SPAI), evaluated anti-corruption policies and practices in South Eastern European countries, designed strategies to address pressing issues, and was responsible for the communication strategy of the Initiative.

Overall, Emmanuelle Ganne's work experience demonstrates their expertise in international trade, policy analysis, strategic planning, and research.

Emmanuelle Ganne's education history can be summarized as follows:

From 2021 to 2022, Emmanuelle attended the University of California, Berkeley's Technology Leadership Programme.

In 2014, Emmanuelle participated in the Yale CEO college seminar and CEO summit at the Yale School of Management.

In 2009, Emmanuelle attended Yale University as a Yale World Fellow, focusing on a leadership program.

From 1999 to 2000, Emmanuelle pursued a Master's degree in Economics (DEA) from Université Paris-Sorbonne.

In 1998, Emmanuelle studied international affairs at Georgetown University, majoring in the field.

From 1995 to 1998, Emmanuelle obtained a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs from Sciences Po Lyon - Institut d'Etudes Politiques.

During the same period, Emmanuelle also obtained a degree in German Law from Université Lumière Lyon 2.