"Give more than what you get."
Mafalda Borea FRSA, is Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy at UN Women UK and Global Head of Partnerships & Institutional Relations at E-GAP.
She is Chair of Sustainable First™ as well as Advisor to the Director of the Confucius Institute for Business at the LSE (London School of Economics).
Mafalda Borea is Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy at UN Women UK, leading the organization's efforts to engage with philanthropic partners and strengthen relationships that advance gender equality and social impact.
She is also the Global Head of Partnerships & Institutional Relations at E-GAP, a company focused on creating Smart(er) Cities by providing off-grid renewable energy storage solutions.
Mafalda is Chair of Sustainable First ™, a platform she co-founded that showcases sustainable tourism destinations and businesses, linking their local community impact to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Mafalda serves on the board of the TravelIndex Group, a leading network of influential tourism digital brands, and is a board member of the Travel & Tourism Foundation. She also contributes as a Sustainability Editor for the Pan-African Tourism News outlet, Voyages Afriq Magazine .
Previously, Mafalda led CNN’s advertising sales and client development across Southern Europe and the CIS region. Her longstanding interest in Chinese arts and culture led her to learn Mandarin, which eventually brought her to the role of Deputy-Editor of China Report Magazine for two years. Mafalda continues to serve as an Advisor to the Director of the Confucius Institute for Business at the LSE (London School of Economics).
A passionate advocate for gender equality, social impact, and the arts, Mafalda is a dedicated mentor for women starting in business, Co-Chairs the Partnerships & Philanthropy Board at UN Women UK, and is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts. She also volunteers with the charity Sant’Egidio, supporting disadvantaged communities providing homeless outreach work.
Published Papers
Contributed towards the Recommendations & Guidance Tool "Addressing Plastic Pollution in Tourism Through Sustainable Procurement"
In the Press
Meet Mafalda Borea, a #WORLDCHANGER
Sustainable First joins forces with the United Nations on its 75th Anniversary
Interview on the media's role in promoting sustainability in tourism
“Local communities need to be engaged in planning tourism initiatives.”
First phase of Côte D’Ivoire’s flagship tourism project to be completed by 2025
Speaking Engagements
European Commission // European Tourism Day Event
Link to European Commission Webcast: Mafalda intervenes at 12:21:00
Speaker at the European Tourism Day 2023 event in Brussels joining the Roundtable on Digital Transition
Meeting point for the world’s leading tourism experts, focused on what comprises a Smart destination.
Mafalda Borea as a Jury Member at the Live Final
The changing role of the tourism authority in Route Development
International event focused on the development of travel & tourism activities
Speaking on the importance of tourism & culture for promoting of regional cooperation in South East Asia.
Presenting at the LSE combining real-life business experiences with academic insights around the theme " Bridging the East and the West"
Moderating the Panel "How is china winning the tech race"
Published Articles
Interviewing Thomas Loughlin, Sustainability Lead at Booking.com on their Global Tourism Plastics Initiative Programme commitment
Interviewing Inmaculada Saranova, Executive Director of Ibiza Preservation Fund on their Global Tourism Plastics Initiative Programme commitment
Interviewing Gabriel Tan, Director of Guava Amenities on its Global Tourism Plastics Initiative commitment
Interviewing Carl Hunter of Jade Mountain Resort on its Global Tourism Plastics Initiative commitment
Interviewing Wassim Daoud, Head of Sustainability and CSR at PONANT Cruises on its Global Tourism Plastics Initiative commitment
Interviewing Kenya-based Judy Kepher-Gona, founder of the Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda (STTA)
The Portuguese Connection - Article on the Belt & Road Initiative
China's Tourism Example
