Our Board
Karim Elgendy
Management Board Member, Chairman
Karim is a sustainability and climate policy expert based in London. In addition to his roles leading the Carboun Institute he is also an Associate Fellow at Chatham House and a Senior Non-Resident Scholar at the Middle East Institute in Washington.
Karim's research and policy interests include climate policy, the energy transition, resilience, climate diplomacy and climate security. He has written tens of articles and publications on energy and climate policy, was invited to over one hundred public speaking engagements, and has delivered guest lectures at some of the world's leading universities. Karim is regularly interviewed and quoted by broadcast, print and digital media, and has appeared in most global and regional mainstream media outlets.
Ruba Farkh
Management Board Member, Treasurer and Secretary
Ruba Farkh is an environmental expert and sustainability leader with nearly two decades of experience across the Middle East and North Africa region. She currently serves as Senior Director of Environmental Assessment and Management at Red Sea Global. Her expertise spans environmental management, impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement, with particular focus on infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Ruba has extensive experience implementing international environmental standards including IFC Performance Standards and World Bank frameworks. She has demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex environmental projects across diverse cultural contexts. Her work combines technical expertise with a strong emphasis on practical implementation and capacity building, helping organizations navigate environmental challenges while meeting international compliance requirements.
Mohammed Mahmoud
Management Board Member
Dr. Mohammed Mahmoud is an internationally-experienced water resources management and climate adaptation policy expert. Mohammed's previous leadership roles included his tenures as Founding Director of the Climate and Water Program at the Middle East Institute, Chair of the Water Utility Climate Alliance, and President of the North American Weather Modification Council. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Middle East Sustainability Voices, and regularly provides expert analysis on climate change and water security issues in the Middle East, North Africa, and the United States.