Awatef Shawesh joined the LBBC in September 2024 as the Business Manager in Libya. She is responsible for running the Business Council which includes membership services, organisation of events and delegations, marketing and finances. Before joining the LBBC, Awatef worked for the German International Cooperation Agency, GIZ, as an Administration and Finance Manager in the Libya Office. Prior to joining GIZ, she worked at the British Council as the Programme Director, Managing several projects across Libya and the MENA region. Awatef is also a Co-Founder of a Non-Governmental Organisation called Peace, Equality, and Prosperity (PEP), focused on youth and women capacity development.
Awatef Shawesh brings a wealth of expertise, leadership acumen, and a passion for societal advancement to her role at LBBC, embodying a dedication to fostering collaboration, growth, and sustainable development within the Libyan business landscape.