Karima Ben Abdelmalek is CEO and President of real-life dating app happn. She has 20 years of experience working for online platforms in major groups, in particular thanks to her expertise in data protection, digital and technology law. She has also contributed to their international business development. During her career, she aims to support and develop innovative online platforms connecting people in a safe environment. She is also the President of the Women In Dating movement, which aims to influence the future generation of leaders in the dating industry by promoting the inclusiveness and representation of women. To  Karima, supporting women in leadership is crucial, because the industry needs the vision of women to develop products which fit with their needs. At happn, her ambition is to revive real life connections, making the dating experience even more local and authentic, based on the real life of singles.