Cynthia Hansen

With a career spanning business, civil society and public-private partnership, Cynthia Hansen is an experienced
executive specialising in driving and scaling social impact. Cynthia joined the Adecco Group in 2017 to establish the
company’s first global foundation, The Innovation Foundation, which operates as a social innovation lab focused on
increasing employability of underserved populations. Her areas of expertise include social impact, strategy, change
management, and partnerships. Prior to joining the Adecco Group, Cynthia held senior positions at the World Economic
Forum, Action Planning, World Affairs Council of Washington State and Amity Institute. Cynthia has served on corporate
and non-profit boards and advisory bodies, as well as advising start-up ventures. She holds an MSc in Management of
NGOs from the London School of Economics and a double BA (Hons) in Asian Studies and English/Literature from the
University of Puget Sound. Cynthia was a Global Leadership Fellow of the World Economic Forum.