Franco-Tunisian Entrepreneur Neila Ben Zina Awarded Knight of the Legion of Honor
Neila Ben Zina, a Franco-Tunisian entrepreneur, was named a Knight of the Legion of Honor on July 14th. This prestigious distinction, the highest honor in the French Republic, recognizes her exemplary career at the intersection of technology, inclusion, and education between the two shores of the Mediterranean.
As the founder and leader of Wimbee, Campusna, and Holberton School Tunis, she is also very active within the French Tech Tunis and the Réseau Entreprendre Tunisie network. Through these commitments, she contributes to making data and artificial intelligence tools for emancipation and professional requalification, particularly for young people and underrepresented talents.
This distinction confirms a career already recognized by several institutions. As a reminder, Neila Ben Zina was featured in Forbes France's "50 Over 50" ranking in April 2025, which honors the most influential women over 50. She was recognized for her visionary leadership and her impact at the Euro-African scale.
