Vice President for Planning & Development Affairs, PPU
Green Business Consultant | Sustainability Trainer | Strategic Advisor Aiman Soltan Tamimi is a seasoned consultant and certified trainer in green entrepreneurship, with over two decades of experience integrating sustainability into business strategy, education, and institutional development. Based in Hebron, Palestine, he has led transformative initiatives across academia, industry, and civil society—empowering organizations to adopt environmentally responsible practices and fostering innovation in the green economy.
As Vice President for Planning and Development at Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU), Aiman has spearheaded the university’s transition toward an entrepreneurial and sustainability-driven model. His leadership includes developing strategic plans, launching market-responsive academic programs, and coordinating partnerships with governmental and non-governmental entities to advance sustainable development goals.
Aiman’s training portfolio spans a wide range of green business topics, including resource efficiency, lean production, occupational safety, and environmental business planning. He has delivered workshops and certified training programs for universities, chambers of commerce, NGOs, and international agencies such as UNIDO, GTZ, and USAID. His expertise also includes curriculum development in strategic planning, operations management, and total quality management—all tailored to support sustainability and innovation.
Notable contributions include:
- Facilitating green entrepreneurship training at Birzeit University and PPU.
- Coordinating the SMITE project to enhance SME competitiveness through IT-based environmental planning.
- Participating in SwitchMed and UNIDO TEST programs to promote cleaner production and resource-efficient technologies.
- Serving as a certified trainer in Build Your Business (BYB), entrepreneurship awareness, and business simulation.
Aiman holds an MBA in Corporate Strategies and Economic Policies from Maastricht School of Management and a B.Sc. in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University. His work reflects a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, economic resilience, and empowering communities through sustainable enterprise.
