Boaz Paldi

Boaz Paldi is the Chief Creative Officer at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where he oversees global partnerships, campaigns, advocacy, and communications. 

He is also the co-founder of the Lion’s Share Fund, an innovative animal conservation fund hosted by UNDP, aiming to address biodiversity and environmental crises by engaging advertisers in solutions.

With over 17 years of experience as a TV journalist covering conflicts, natural disasters, and human-interest stories across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Balkans, Boaz brings a unique perspective to his role. Before assuming his current position, he led UNDP’s advocacy and communication efforts, implementing multimedia strategies and co-founding the Social Good Summit. Boaz is a highly organized strategic thinker and campaign manager, leveraging his vast network in the private sector and creative community to drive impactful change. Passionate about global issues, he considers himself a climate activist, embodying a commitment to effecting positive change on a global scale.

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