Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

First Female President of Mauritius, Biodiversity Scientist, & Global Advocate for Science, Innovation, and Women in Leadership

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Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Biography

Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is a renowned scientist, entrepreneur, and former President of Mauritius (2015–2018) -- the country's sixth and first female leader -- widely recognized for her contributions to biotechnology, sustainable development, and women’s empowerment in STEM. A pioneering figure in the intersection of science, business, and policy, she has played a critical role in fostering innovation-driven economic growth in Mauritius and beyond.

Gurib-Fakim is a leading expert in ethnobotany and phytochemistry, with a focus on exploring Africa’s rich biodiversity for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. She has actively promoted alternative medicine and sustainable bio-based industries as key drivers for economic diversification. With a deep commitment to sustainability, she has influenced policymaking on climate change, biodiversity conservation, and green economic strategies.

Beyond academia, she has worked to bridge the gap between science and business, advocating for biotech-driven industries in Mauritius. Through her initiatives, she has helped position Mauritius as a hub for scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Educated in the UK, Gurib-Fakim earned a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Surrey and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Exeter before returning home to rise through academia as Professor, Dean, and Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor at the University of Mauritius. She then led the Centre International de Développement Pharmaceutique (CIDP), pioneering research on medicinal plants and co‑authoring the first African Herbal Pharmacopoeia.

She co‑founded the Pan African Association of African Medicinal Plants, published over 28 books and numerous articles, and has been honored with accolades such as the 2007 L'Oréal‑UNESCO Prize for Women in Science, the African Union Award, the French Ordre des Palmes Académiques, and inclusion in Forbes’ “100 Most Powerful Women”. She has also served on international bodies including the International Council for Science (Africa) and the board of Barclays Mauritius.

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Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Speaking Topics

  • Biodiversity related topics

  • Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous knowledge Systems

  • Women empowerment and Entrepreneurship

  • Empowerment of girls through Science

  • Science especially with respect to Sustainability issues

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Videos

  • Ameenah Gurib-Fakim - African Diaspora Day Celebration
    Celebration of Africa Diaspora Day on the Hill, Congressional Auditorium, Washington DC.
  • Ameenah Gurib-Fakim - TEDxGateway
    Ameenah Gurib-Fakim's life and journey is a powerful message of hope.
  • H. E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim - POP Ocean Virtual Summit
    At the POP Ocean Virtual Summit, H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of Mauritius, emphasizes how the vastness of the ocean can diminish the...

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Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Biodiversity related topics, Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous knowledge Systems, Women empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Empowerment of girls through Science and Science especially with respect to Sustainability issues. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ameenah Gurib-Fakim for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shree Bose, Kavita Shukla, Maria Flynn, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Deb Liu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ameenah Gurib-Fakim for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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