2019
Nizam Uddin
Chief Strategy Officer
algbra
Nizam Uddin is Chief Strategy Officer of algbra, a technology-based financial ecosystem dedicated to global financial inclusion by focusing on the underserved and underbanked. Nizam was previously the Senior Head of Mosaic and Community Integration at The Prince’s Trust and Head of the Mosaic Initiative.
Nizam has a strong interest and background in overcoming the societal and economic challenges that prevent disenfranchised and minority communities from fulfilling their potential. He is a 2019 US State Department International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) participant and a Trustee of: SOAS, University of London, Robert. F. Kennedy Human Rights UK, and Belong - the UK's Cohesion and Integration Network (COIN). Nizam was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours list for services to social mobility and community integration.
The 2019 World Fellows
An open data innovator from China, a Nigerian Olympian and sports advocate, and a Chilean National Geographic conservationist are among the 16 women and men who have been selected as 2019 World Fellows. This cohort brings the total number of World Fellows since the program’s start in 2002 to 346 Fellows, representing 91 countries. This year marks the 18th cohort of World Fellows. “I am honored to announce the 2019 World Fellows,” said Emma Sky, director of the Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program. “Their courage, ingenuity and passion will be an inspiration to us all at Yale.” The World Fellows program is Yale University’s signature global leadership development initiative...Read More
MORE ABOUT NIZAM
Nizam Uddin named to 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours List
U.K. Cabinet Office - 10/12/2020The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020 recognizes the outstanding achievements of people across the United Kingdom.
Yale Greenberg World Fellows Interview Series: Nizam Uddin
The Globalist - 12/09/2019Relatable Role Models by Nizam Uddin
Yale European Studies Council’s Spotlight of Scholars: Interview with Nizam Uddin
2019 Fellows address key issues of the day
Podcast Ep: 34 - 2019 World Fellow Nizam Uddin
Nizam Uddin describes growing up in London, his time as President of the Student Union at SOAS, his work for the Prince’s Trust, and reconciliation post Brexit.