Combiz Abdolrahimi is a globally recognized emerging technology and innovation leader, a government relations expert and former senior policy advisor, a U.S. national security and international human rights lawyer, and a proponent of commercial diplomacy and DEIA worldwide. He has advised Presidents and Heads of State, Parliamentarians and Members of Congress, and global CEOs on emerging technology and innovation issues.
Mr Abdolrahimi has served and actively participated in public and private sector multiple boards and advisory committees focused on advancing responsible policies, technology, and innovation, including the World Economic Forum, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Economic Development, Parliamentary Intelligence Security Forum, U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council, Meridian International Center, Council on Foreign Relations, Truman National Security Project, Black Professionals in International Affairs, and the Middle East Policy Council.
Born in Texas, the son of proud immigrants from the Middle East, Combiz’s first job was working the cash register for his family’s small business—at the age of 12. Combiz is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, the American University of Beirut, and Georgetown Law.
Mr Abdolrahimi is the recipient of multiple awards, including the Federal 100 Award, nominated by 5 Federal CIOs, recognizing the top 100 senior executives who've made the most significant impact in the public sector; the World Economic Forum’s Agile 50 as one of the world’s 50 most influential people navigating disruption, driving agility, and championing innovation in government, regulation & policymaking globally; University of Maryland iLEAD Council; Center for Strategic and International Studies’ top 50 diverse leaders in U.S. National Security and Foreign Affairs; WashingtonExec’s Top 10 Climate Change Executives to Watch in 2023; Middle East Policy Council's 2024 cohort of 40 Under 40 Awardees; and FedTech's 30 Federal IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2023.
Combiz speaks several languages, including Turkish, Persian, Arabic, and Spanish. With his rich tapestry of experiences and achievements, Combiz remains dedicated to fostering a world where technology, diplomacy, and responsible policies converge to pave the way for a hopeful, transformative era of lasting peace, shared prosperity, and mutual understanding across all nations and all peoples.