When you join GEM, you are supported by the GEM Global Team.
- Dr. Aileen Ionescu-Somers provides leadership as Executive Director. Her main objective is to ensure that GEM is increasingly perceived as the world-class reference for data-driven entrepreneurship knowledge and expertise worldwide.
- Aurea Almanso runs GEM’s operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly. This covers GEM finance, administration, systems and a little bit of design as well.
- Kevin Anselmo is responsible for executing GEM’s marketing communications strategy that covers public relations, email marketing, internal communications, institutional relations, social media, event marketing and owned media content.
- Henrique Bastos assists the GEM Data Team using the National Expert Survey platform for National Teams, supporting them throughout the entire cycle and ensuring smooth operation and timely completion of tasks. He also provides operational support when required.
- Jonathan Francis Carmona coordinates GEM’s Data Team, ensuring data is collected according to rigorous standards.
- Alicia Coduras coordinates the National Expert Survey (NES) and is also a member of the GEM Saudi Arabia National Team.
The photo aboe is when we were in Bilbao during the GEM 2025 Global Report Launch and Annual Meeting.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with existing National Teams and also meeting new teams. On that note, if you are interested in forming a GEM National Team in your country, please reach out to us at info@gemconsortium.org.
Meet the GEM Global Team: Driving Entrepreneurship Research Worldwide
