The WEF Forum of Young Global Leaders
has established a comprehensive selection process for identifying and
selecting the most exceptional leaders. Every year, thousands of
candidates from around the world are proposed and assessed according to
rigorous selection criteria. Only the very best candidates are selected
and all efforts are extended to create a truly representative body.
Reflecting the diversity of stakeholders, the Young Global Leaders
include leaders from politics, business, civil society, academia, and
arts and culture across seven geographic regions.
Selection Criteria:
· He/she has a recognized record of extraordinary achievement and a
proven track record of substantial leadership experience. Typically,
this means 5-15 years of outstanding professional work experience and a
clear indication of playing a substantial leadership role for the rest
of his or her career.
· He/she has demonstrated a personal commitment to serve society at
large through exceptional contributions and a deep ethical fiber, and
has earned significant trust at both local and global levels.
· He/she has an impeccable record in the public eye and good standing
in his/her community, as well as show great self-awareness and a desire
for learning.
· Candidates from the business sector must be responsible for the
full operation of a qualifying corporation or division and must hold one
of the following titles: President, Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer, Managing Director, Managing Partner or Publisher, or
equivalent of any of the above. If the company is a Member or Partner of
the World Economic Forum, the candidate requires the approval of the
CEO or Chairman of the Board of the respective company.
· Companies, organizations and entities can only nominate one candidate from the qualifying company every two years.
· Kindly note that self-nominations are not accepted.
Nomination and Selection Timeline
· 31 May: Close of nomination period
· Summer: The World Economic Forum shortlists candidates for further review
· Fall: The shortlisted candidates are reviewed by Heidrick &
Struggles, recognised as one of the world’s leading executive search and
leadership consulting firms
· Winter: A Selection Committee reviews the top candidates and selects 100 to be honoured as Young Global Leaders
· January of subsequent year: The candidates are informed of their selection as Young Global Leaders*
· March of subsequent year: The press announcement for the new Class of Young Global Leaders is released
* Due to the large number of nominations received, the World
Economic Forum only contacts successful candidates regarding their
selection to the Forum of Young Global Leaders. However, some candidates
may be contacted as part of the due diligence process.
For more Information follow the link below..
https://www.weforum.org/pages/nominate-a-young-global-leader
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