Rita Bourita

Rita is part of the policy research and monitoring team at the London office of Rud Pedersen. Since joining Rud Pedersen, she is dedicated to providing briefings, summary notes and reports to clients.

Rita's educational background includes studies in Economics and Social Sciences at Rabat’s Lycée Descartes, followed by a BA in International Development and Affairs from King’s College London, with a focus on policy classes from diverse global regions. She furthered her academic pursuits with an MA in Digital Culture & Society from the same institution.

Prior to joining Rud Pedersen, Rita interned at the International Organisation for Migration in Geneva, in the Media and Communications Division, where she developed her story-telling and social media management skills. She also interned at Richard Attias & Associates, a global strategic consulting firm, in both the Dubai and Riyadh offices, and worked on PR initiatives at BMCE Bank International's Human Resources & Communications team in London. Additionally, she assisted with research and writing for UNCTAD's Investment Policy Adviser.

Originally from Morocco, Rita relocated to the UK in 2019. She is fluent in English, French, and Arabic.