Alex Amouyel named chief executive at Newman’s Own Foundation

Newman’s Own Foundation has named Alex Amouyel as its next president and CEO, starting in April. She will replace Dr. Miriam E. Nelson, who is retiring after three years of leadership.

Amouyel is coming to the Westport-based foundation from MIT Solve, where she was the executive director. Previously, Amouyel was the director of program for the Clinton Global Initiative. She also worked for Save the Children International in London and across Asia, the Middle East and Haiti, and at the Boston Consulting Group. She is the author of “The Answer is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact.”

“I have been so inspired by the work of Newman’s Own Foundation,” said Amouyel. “In particular, their collaborative and trusting approach with partners, and I look forward to continuing Paul Newman’s legacy of ‘giving it all away’ to support impactful organizations.”