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Public records list Minouche Shafik as an economist. Minouche Shafik was born on August 13, 1962 in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. The age as of 2026 is 64. Schooling on record includes The American University in Cairo. Awards on record include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
- Occupation
- economist
2. Background
- University
- The American University in Cairo
Awards & achievements
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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When was Minouche Shafik born?
Born August 13, 1962 (age 64).
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Minouche Shafik is from Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.
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Minouche Shafik works as economist.