Kim Smouter-Umans joined ENAR as Director General in March 2022 and was recently appointed Executive Director. Named in 2023 as one of the world’s Most Influential People of African Descent, Kim champions the voice of our membership in front of societal change-makers wherever they may be. A policy and advocacy expert, he has nearly 20 years experience advocating social causes including LGBTQIA+ rights, employment, education and social affairs, civic space and dialogue, and digital rights.