Managing Director – Next Einstein Forum (NEF)

Arun Sharma is the managing director of the Next Einstein Forum (NEF),  an AIMS initiative, and an annual global convening focused on making Africa the next hub for global science, innovation and youth entrepreneurship.

Arun joined  AIMS in 2010, supporting operations, programs, partnerships and various strategic initiatives.

Arun holds a Master’s of philosophy degree in Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge, as well as a Master’s degree in engineering and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Waterloo.