Young Global Leaders

Selection Criteria

The candidate must be 38 years old or younger at nomination

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.

Self-nominations are not accepted.

Timeline

30 April 2020 – Nomination period ends. Nominated candidates may be invited to submit a short application and will be notified of the outcome in the weeks following their nomination.

June – July 2020 – The World Economic Forum shortlists candidates for further review.

September – December 2020 – The selection committee and Young Global Leaders Advisory Group reviews top candidates.

March 2021 – A press announcement is released for the new class of Young Global Leaders.

* Due to the large number of nominations received, the Forum of Young Global Leaders only contacts successful candidates. Some candidates may be contacted as part of the due diligence process.

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Submission Deadline: May 31st 2015

The Forum of Young Global Leaders has established a comprehensive selection process for identifying and selecting the most exceptional leaders 40 years of age or younger. 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. Together, they form a unique community that can dramatically affect the lives of future generations and craft innovative responses to address global and regional challenges.

Selection Criteria:

He/she is 39 years of age or younger at the time of selection (to be eligible for the nomination and selection process of the Class of 2016, the candidate must have been born on or after 1 January 1977).
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 commitment to serve society at large through exceptional contributions, and have a global perspective.
He/she must have 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.

Timeline for Nominations & Selection

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: Selection Committee reviews the top candidates & selects 100 to 250 candidates to be honoured as Young Global Leaders
At the outset of subsequent year: The New Class of YGLs are informed of their selection as Young Global Leaders
March of subsequent year: Press Announcement of the New Class of YGLs

Submit your Nomination Now for the WEF Young Global Leaders

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the WEF Young Global Leaders

2021 World Economic Forum of Young Global Leaders – Call for Nominations

Selection Criteria

Timeline

2016 World Economic Forum of Young Global Leaders – Call for Nominations