Who is Wided Bouchamaoui?

Wided Bouchamaoui is a prominent Tunisian businesswoman and social activist. She is best known for her work as the former President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) and for her role as a key leader in the Tunisian revolution.

Early Life and Education

Bouchamaoui was born in 1958 in Tunis. She received her degree in business management from the Institut Supérieur de Gestion (ISG) in Tunis in 1980.

Professional Career

Bouchamaoui began her career in the family business, a textile and apparel company founded by her father. She quickly rose through the ranks and became the CEO of the company in 1996.

In 2011, Bouchamaoui played a crucial role in the Tunisian revolution. She was a key leader of the UTICA, a powerful business federation in Tunisia, and was instrumental in negotiating with the government and other stakeholders to bring about the peaceful transition to democracy.

Bouchamaoui’s leadership during the revolution earned her widespread praise and accolades. In 2015, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with a group of civil society activists for their efforts to establish a democratic government in Tunisia.

Statistics on Wided Bouchamaoui

She was the first woman to serve as the President of UTICA
Bouchamaoui was named as one of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in the World in 2017
In 2018, she was appointed as a member of the United Nations High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement
Bouchamaoui received the Arab Women Award for Leadership in 2012