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My Take
Minouche Shafik is exactly the kind of person I admire writing about. Born in Alexandria and educated at the American University in Cairo, she rose to lead the London School of Economics and then briefly served as Columbia University's president, with a damehood along the way. What impresses me most is the breadth of her path, an Egyptian-born woman steering two of the most scrutinized institutions in the English-speaking world. Her tenure at Columbia came during turbulent times, and I respect anyone who takes on such pressure. To me she embodies serious intellect paired with real public courage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Minouche Shafik
- Name (Japanese)
- ネマト・シャフィク
- Reading
- ねまと・しゃふぃく
- Born
- August 13, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- economist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- The American University in Cairo
Awards & achievements
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Minouche Shafik born?
Born August 13, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Minouche Shafik from?
Minouche Shafik is from Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.
What does Minouche Shafik do?
Minouche Shafik works as economist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.