Bethlehem Azene-Puel, PhD

Dr. Bethlehem Azene-Puel is an accomplished Global Talent Acquisition Specialist and Strategic HR Partner with over 15 years of international experience across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. She earned her PhD in International Business from Paris Horizons University, France (2021), and has successfully led strategic initiatives in recruitment, organizational development, and human capital management.

She began her career at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) before spending 10 years in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where she led major HR projects—including company mergers, leadership development, and the effective management of Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner initiatives. Later, she launched her own Management and recruitment consultancy in France, working with clients across multiple industries for 5 years to deliver tailored talent solutions.

Bethlehem is CIPD-certified by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (UK) and holds a Cloud Architecture certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS)—bringing a unique blend of HR and technical expertise to modern organizations.

Since relocating to the United States in August 2024, she is focused on contributing her global HR expertise to mission-driven organizations and expanding her impact through advisory, leadership, and volunteer roles.

Outside of her professional work, Bethlehem has managed various community projects for the Orthodox Church in Paris, and enjoys traveling with her family—having visited 21 countries. She also maintains an active lifestyle with a strong love for sports.