Duolingo, global. Elie Bechara has joined Duolingo as senior strategic engagement manager for Europe at the Duolingo English Test (DET). Based in Europe, he works closely with universities, governments, and higher education stakeholders across the region to develop and support fair, secure, and accessible English proficiency assessment in international admissions. Before joining Duolingo, Elie spent over a decade in client-facing roles, across Europe and MENA, in consulting and tech, at LinkedIn, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and PwC, advising institutions, governments, and organisations on strategy, transformation, and talent mobility. He brings a strong focus on access to education, global mobility, and innovation in higher education. Elie said: “Higher education is at a turning point, and I’m excited to join Duolingo and the Duolingo English Test team in Europe as they rethink English assessment through innovation, equity, and accessibility. Expanding access to education has been a constant thread in my career, and the DET’s mission feels like a natural next step!”