Executive Director of the Anna Lindh Foundation (2015-2017). Atallah has a rich diplomatic background as the Tunisian ambassador in several countries including US, UK, South Africa and Ethiopia. He was also the Permanent Representative to the African Union, the Economic Commission for Africa, UNEP and UN-Habitat, Until 2015 Atallah was also the Diplomatic Advisor to the Head of the Tunisian Government . He has participated in numerous summits and ministerial meetings and organized many cultural activities and debates.