• The World Economic Forum has unveiled the 2024 class of Global Shapers—emerging leaders with immense potential. These dynamic, diverse changemakers are making a meaningful impact across critical areas such as public health, economic development, technology, and sustainability—and all are under 40 years old.

• The newly elected Global Youth Leaders will join the Global Youth Leadership Community, which boasts several past members who have gone on to become Pulitzer Prize winners, UN Goodwill Ambassadors, CEOs of Fortune Global 500 companies, and even heads of state.

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The World Economic Forum has announced the addition of new members to its Global Shapers Community—the Class of 2024 Global Shapers. These nearly 90 newly elected change-makers are already making groundbreaking contributions, shaping the future and accelerating positive transformation to help improve global conditions. As emerging leaders from government, business, civil society, the arts, and academia, they are united in their commitment to continuously drive impact across communities, organizations, and a wide range of other sectors.

Over the past two decades, the Global Youth Leadership Forum has consistently served as a pioneering force, thoughtfully nurturing a vibrant community of young leaders while empowering them to tackle pressing global challenges head-on and focus on addressing urgent issues that demand immediate action. Through the years, whether spearheading groundbreaking initiatives in public health and economic development or driving cutting-edge innovations in technology and sustainability, the community has set an inspiring example of collective action—demonstrating how collaborative efforts can actively amplify impact on a global scale.

"On the occasion of the Global Youth Leaders Community's 20th anniversary, we are thrilled to welcome a new cohort of global youth leaders. Representing the leadership of tomorrow, we believe their unique perspectives and innovative ideas will play a vital role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing the world today," said Ida Jeng Christensen, Executive Director of the Global Youth Leaders Community.

Global young leaders have made significant contributions to shaping national policies and improving societies around the world. Notable community members include a Netflix executive producer.Peace Hyde, Former Editor-in-Chief of VOGUE ChinaZhang NingOlympic athleteLewis Pugh, Disability rights activistSinéad BurkePeace activistVictor Ochen, and the singer-songwriterWill.i.am  

The Global Young Leaders Community has celebrated its 20th anniversary and remains steadfastly committed to nurturing a new generation of forward-thinking leaders ready to drive meaningful change. Over the years, the forum has launched countless impactful initiatives—ranging from the "Global Dignity" project, which supports global leaders dedicated to upholding human dignity in over 80 countries, to "TABLE FOR TWO," a program that has provided 1 million meals to schoolchildren in developing nations, and "Deworm the World," which has raised more than $100,000 for nationwide deworming efforts. Together, these initiatives exemplify the Global Young Leaders' ongoing collaboration as they continue to champion positive transformation on a global scale.

As part of the three-year Leadership Development Program, the 2024 Global Young Leaders selected will gain access to a comprehensive suite of advanced management education courses and enriching learning experiences—plus the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with trusted peers, empowering them to accelerate their impact.

‍"For two decades, we’ve been identifying and nurturing young leaders dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Today, we’re proud to welcome the newest cohort of Global Young Leaders. The Global Young Leaders Community remains as committed as ever—to fostering collaboration and cultivating responsible leadership," said Nicole Schwab, a member of the organization’s Board of Directors.

The 2024 Global Young Leaders List is as follows:

Academic institutions/think tanks

• Anna Schrimpf, Global Innovation Director at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), UK

• Fadel Adib, Associate Professor at MIT, USA

• Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Practice Professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University, Australia

• Nino Enukidze, President and Professor at the Business and Technology University, Georgia

• Thomas Roulet, Professor of Leadership at Cambridge University, UK

The arts, culture, and sports communities

• Ahmad Joudeh, Artistic Director of the Dance or Die Foundation and dancer, Netherlands

• Bhumi Pednekar, film actress, India

• Birgit Skarstein, Paralympic athlete with the International Paralympic Committee, Norway

• Han Cong, 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics figure skating champion, China

• Liu Hesun, Owner and Chef at Linglong Restaurant, China

• Refik Anadol, founder and director of Refik Anadol Studio, USA

Business community

• Abdulrahman Tarabzouni, Founder and CEO of Saudi Technology Venture Capital, Saudi Arabia

• Abid Badil, Founder and CEO of UX Centers, Morocco

• Adi Sariaatmadja, CEO of KMK Digital Media, Indonesia

• Adwaita Nayar, CEO of FSN E-Commerce Venture Capital Ltd., India

• Ahmed Sobhy, Chief Investment Officer at Banque Misr, Egypt

• Ali Mukhtar, Director of Strategy and Business Development at Fatima Fertilizers Ltd., Pakistan

• Arjun Bhartia, Director of Jiyuolian Group, India

• Azeeza Aziz Khan, Director at Summit Company, Bangladesh

• Camille François, Chief Innovation Officer at Graphika, a social media analytics firm, based in the United States

• Chinwe Egwim, Chief Economist at CMB Investment Bank and Head of Economic Research & Insights, Nigeria

• Christian Jolck, Co-founder and Partner of the 2150 Venture Capital Fund, Denmark

• Christoph Pietsch, Chief Growth Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, Publicis Groupe Germany, Germany

• Cristobal della Maggiora, Co-founder and President of Betterfly Insurtech, Chile

• Eva McLellan, General Manager of Roche Pharmaceuticals Slovenia, Slovenia

• Haikal Siregar, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Indonesia, Indonesia

• Hector Mujica, Director of Economic Opportunity and Inclusive Technology at Google, USA

• Ian Glasner, Global Director of Venture Capital, Innovation, and Digital Partnerships at HSBC Holdings Limited, UK

• Jaime Alfonso Antonio Zabel de Ayala, CEO of AC Motors, Ayala Group Automotive Company, Philippines

• Katharina Amann, CEO of Volkswagen Insurance at Allianz Group, Germany

• Lokesh Todi, Chairman of Avasar Investment Pvt. Ltd., Nepal

• Marte Jerkø, Yara International Group’s Chief Financial Officer for Europe, Norway

• Masao Koyama, Director of the Carbon Dioxide Removal Business at Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan

• May Habib, Co-founder and CEO of the generative AI platform Writer, U.S./Lebanon

• Nathan Shabot, Co-founder and Managing Partner of LIP Ventures venture capital firm, Mexico

• Néné Maïga, CEO of Orange Telecom, Botswana/Mali

• Petra Ehmann, Chief Innovation and AI Officer at Jung Group and Member of the Board of Directors at Baizhong Group, Switzerland

• Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director of Vedanta Group, India

• Rahul Rekhi, Managing Director at Lazard, U.S.

• Richa Bajpai, Founder and General Partner of Campus Fund, India

• Roshan Ahmad, Global Head of Sovereign Advisory at JPMorgan Chase Group, U.S.

• Sebastian Monroy, CEO and Co-founder of Zubale E-commerce, Brazil

• Shashwat Goenka, Vice Chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, India

• Shi Zhe, Chief Digital Officer of Foxconn Technology Group, China

• Shuyin Tang, CEO and Co-founder of Beacon Fund, Vietnam

• Sultan Olayan, Director of the Olayan Group, Saudi Arabia

• Tareq Darwazeh, COO of Hikma Pharmaceuticals for the Middle East and North Africa region, Jordan

• Temi Marcella Awogboro, Founding Partner at Alcent Capital, Nigeria

• Vidhya Ganesan, Managing Partner at McKinsey & Company, Malaysia/Sri Lanka

• Wesley Spindler, Managing Director, Global Sustainability Leadership Team, Accenture, U.S.

• Yalda Aoukar, Founder and Managing Partner of Bracket Capital, Lebanon

Social organizations

• Angela Oduor Lungati, Executive Director of Ushahidi Technologies, Kenya

• Ding Dang, founder and director of Shenzhen Green Rose Social Work Service Center, China

• Judy Sikuza, CEO of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, South Africa

• Julia Luscombe, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management at "Feed the Americans" organization, USA

• Natasha Latiff, Founder and Legal Director of Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights, Singapore

• Raylene Whitford, Member of the Canadian Sustainable Development Standards Council, Canada

• Rebecca Darwent, Co-founder and Board Member of Rebecca Darwent Global Inc, Canada

• Vera Oliveira, Founder and Executive Director of Instituto C – Criança, Cuidado e Cidadão, Brazil

Media

• Muriel Thabile Ngwato, CEO and Co-founder of Africa News TV, South Africa

• Omayra Issa, new addition to Canada's public affairs cable channelHey, host—Canada

• Sophie Schmidt, Founder and Publisher of Rest of World tech media, USA

• Yurina Takiguchi, Economic and Business Anchor at Globe Eight Inc., Japan

Political figures

• Alexander Rodnyansky, Presidential Economic Advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine

• Alice Usanase, Director of National Relations and Advocacy for Equality at the African Finance Corporation, Rwanda

• Anielle Franco, Minister of Racial Equality at the Brazilian Federal Government, Brazil

• Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador

• Diego Schalper, Member of the Chamber of Deputies and Secretary-General of the National Renewal Party, Chile

• Lelise Neme Sori, Director of the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Agency, Ethiopia

• Naym-Osor Uchral, Minister of Digital Development and Communications, Mongolia

• Jeevan Kumaravel Thondam, Minister of Water Supply and Real Estate Infrastructure Development, Sri Lanka

• Pei Liang, Deputy Director of the Department for Climate Change Response, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, China

• Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas, Mayor of Monterrey, Mexico

• Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, Governor of Baja California, Mexico

• Nadia Ahmad Samdin, Member of Parliament, lawyer at Tri-Sector Associates, and Deputy Director, Singapore

• Natalia Bayona, Executive Director of the UN World Tourism Organization, Colombia

• Parit Wacharasindhu, Member of Parliament and Spokesperson for the Move Forward Party, Thailand

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