Zeinab Khanafer

Senior Account Director at LinkedIn EMEA | Connecting Cultures & Leading Inclusive Communities

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

Lebanon - DR Congo - Paris - Dublin Hi, I’m Zeinab, Senior Account Director at LinkedIn EMEA, based in Paris. I grew up in the DR Congo and studied in Lebanon and France, which shaped my ability to navigate cultures, connect people, and adapt to diverse environments. I’m passionate about business development and driven by a strong growth mindset. I love pitching big ideas, always look for solutions, and continuously push myself to grow. I am always learning, challenge myself every year with a new certification, and keep learning every week. Coaching is core to who I am. I love to coach and I am very coachable. I truly believe feedback is a gift. I am deeply committed to driving diversity, equity & inclusion and creating meaningful social impact through my involvement in Employee Resource Groups and inclusive communities. Curious by nature, I enjoy building strong, authentic relationships. I look forward to connecting with you :) Few quotes that define & describe me : “ Life's most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” “ La littérature est la preuve que la vie ne suffit pas ” “ Si tu diffères de moi, mon frère, loin de me léser, mieux, tu m’enrichis ” “ Travel: the only thing you buy that makes you richer ”

Experience

  • LinkedIn (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Hybrid Account Director
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

      Fiscal Year: 114% Strong advocate for Diversity & Inclusion

    • Global External Lead Habibi ERG
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      Habibi ERG is part of LinkedIn's initiative to cultivate spaces of belonging where underrepresented and historically excluded employees can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our mission is clear: to bring together employees who identify with the rich cultural tapestry of the Middle East, Arab world, and North Africa, and to celebrate and honor the diversity within this vibrant community.

    • Regional Program Manager BIG ERG
      May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Black Inclusion Group ERG - drive social impact within the black community in EMEA

  • Account Manager at Jeune Afrique
    Feb 2020 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Year 1 Achievement : 140% (COVID) Year 2 Achievement : 102%

  • International Sales Manager at Comexposium
    Sep 2017 - Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    o Management, business development and negotiation o Prospecting in Arabic, English, French and Spanish o Elaboration of commercial strategies and weekly reporting. o Cross-functional work with internal departments: Communication, Logistics, Accounting, Legal.

  • Développement Export / Export business developer at Groupe SAFO
    Jun 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Middle East & Africa markets o Markets analysis o Prospecting (in Arabic, English and French) o Management & follow-up of customers’ accounts

  • Assistant Sales Manager at Bank Audi
    Sep 2014 - Jun 2015 · 10 mos