Hafedh Dridi
Hafedh Dridi is a Program Manager at Hedayah, with over 14 years of extensive international experience implementing impactful projects across more than 23 countries across regions including North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, the Balkans, and Central Asia. He specializes in designing and leading complex, multimillion-dollar initiatives in stabilization, strategic communications, peacebuilding, and the prevention and countering of extremism and violent extremism leading to terrorism.
At Hedayah, Hafedh plays a pivotal role in strengthening government capacity, shaping national narratives, and driving behavior change through compelling storytelling and evidence-based strategies. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, he effectively bridges diplomacy, development, and digital innovation—coordinating strategic efforts among governments, civil society organizations, and international partners to achieve sustainable and measurable impact.
Hafedh holds a degree in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing, from the University of Management & Economic Sciences in Tunis, and a professional certificate in Strategic Communications from the London School of Economics. As a recognized leader, he served as President of the Global Leaders’ Summit 2010 and held multiple leadership roles within AIESEC from 2004 to 2010.
A diplomatic leader and trusted collaborator, Hafedh mobilizes cross-cultural teams to deliver effectively in high-stakes political landscapes, forging sustainable, strategic partnerships to engage stakeholders and secure buy-in for policy, project, and program delivery in culturally and security-sensitive situations. He regularly convenes interdisciplinary collaborations within his role at Hedayah, connecting experts from diverse fields to develop innovative solutions to complex global challenges. Additionally, Hafedh is an Ironman triathlete—bringing exceptional discipline, dedication, and commitment to every endeavor he undertakes.