FORUM OF YOUNG GLOBAL LEADERS

The Most Important in Brief

Purpose (SOGC)

1. Funding Policy

   The foundation supports young global leaders who are making an impact on the world and innovating towards the greater good: 

   • The candidate must be 39 years old or younger
   • Has 5-15 years of recognized achievements, leadership and outstanding professional work experience.
   • Demonstrates a personal commitment to serve society at local and global levels, has an impeccable record in the public eye, good standing in their community, self-awareness and a desire to learn.
   • Candidates from the business sector must manage a corporation or division and must hold one of the following titles (or equivalent): President, chair of the board, chief executive officer, managing director, managing partner or publisher.
   • Companies, organizations and entities can only nominate one candidate from their qualifying company every two years.
   • If the company is a member or partner of the World Economic Forum, the candidate requires the approval of the chief executive officer or chair of the board of the respective company.