Karim El Oteify leverages a blend of personal insight and professional expertise to create safe workplaces, driving inclusion and systemic change. With roots in Cairo, he has made the Netherlands his home over the past six years, where his passion for creating positive impact truly took shape through various projects.
At the center of Karim’s work is the belief that diversity sparks innovation and that inclusion is key to unlocking the full potential of our communities. This is exemplified in his various roles, from founding Assist NL, an organization aimed at supporting the international community in the Netherlands, to leading the ErasmusX communications team, where he focused his work on humanizing the brand through centralizing its diverse team as its superpower.
Before launching ‘The Wheels of Impact’, Karim was a Key Contributor to the first phase of Diverse Leaders in Tech (2023), where he focused on fostering diverse representation in technology through community building.
With customized workshops, strategic consultancy, and powerful storytelling, he brings a unique blend of empathy, academic expertise, and facilitation experience to drive successful transformation.
Utilizing his platforms and services, Karim cultivates human-centered working environments, - creating safe spaces for underrepresented voices, ensuring everyone feels included and valued at work.