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** We are accepting nominations for the 2013 class of Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum. Here is the official nomination site: Nominations are due by Saturday...which is short notice (but hopefully the nomination form does not take more than 10 min per candidate). http://nomination.younggloballeaders.org/nominationform.aspx The basic criteria (below) is that the person should be below the age of 40, and have demonstrated a tremendous track record of success in whatever they have accomplished (and to be viewed as a future leader of the world). Please also let me know of any candidates that the MPA/ID program strongly recommends...I will follow-up internally to make sure those candidates get a thorough look and make the shortlist. Warmest Regards from Geneva, Abby [email protected] Abigail Noble Head, Latin America and Africa Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship l World Economic Forum Community of Social Entrepreneurs Direct: + 41 (22) 869 3745 Mobile: + 41 (0) 79 90 90 789 **** ** ** 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. First, the shortlisted candidates are evaluated by Heidrick & Struggles, recognised as one of the world's leading executive search and leadership consulting firms. As a final step in the selection process, the candidates are screened by the Selection Committee. * *** 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. **** Candidates for Young Global Leaders are selected based on the following criteria: **** - He/she is 40 years of age or younger at the time of nomination (to be eligible for the nomination and selection process of the Class of 2013, the candidate must have been born on or after 1 January 1973). **** - 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. **** ***The deadline to submit nominations for the class of 2013 is June 30 2012*******
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