Dr. Hedi Ben Abbes holds a Master’s in law and political science from the University of Burgundy (Dijon) and a PhD in English literature and civilization from the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis, France.

Dr. Ben Abbes worked formerly as a legal advisor and general manager for several international business organizations before serving as Senior Advisor to the President of the Republic in charge of diplomatic affairs, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of the Americas and Asia, and President of the Tunisian Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITJ).