Kurt Dassel is a strategy and international development executive with more than two decades of experience helping governments, foundations, corporations, and mission-driven organizations tackle complex global challenges. As Founder of Dassel Advisors and former Managing Director in Deloitte Consulting's Strategy & Analytics practice, he has led initiatives focused on market-based development, impact investing, organizational strategy, and inclusive economic growth across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.

Kurt combines deep analytical expertise with a collaborative leadership style, bringing together public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders to design scalable, sustainable solutions. His work spans strategy development, innovation, program design, and ecosystem building, with a particular focus on leveraging business and investment to address social and economic development challenges