Forum of Young Global Leaders In an era defined by complexity and transformation, our community of Young Global Leaders continues to prove that bold, values- driven leadership can build a more inclusive and sustainable future. Through collaboration, learning and action, YGLs are redefining what it means to lead today – and tomorrow. Ida Jeng Christensen, Head, Forum of Young Global Leaders The Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGLs) and the YGL Foundation are a “think and do tank” for leadership development and impact. The YGL mission is to cultivate a community of bold, forward-looking leaders who are committed to improving the state of the world. In doing so, it provides transformative leadership development opportunities to help these individuals contribute meaningfully to the future. Leaders span sectors and disciplines and include heads of state and Fortune 500 executives as well as scientists, social entrepreneurs and artists. With more than 1,400 members and alumni in 120 countries, the YGL Foundation’s leadership programme helps fuel innovation and supports its leaders in forging alliances and developing solutions for a better world. Whether through AI, urban innovation, biomedicine or public health, YGLs are redefining what it means to lead in an age of rapid change. The foundation’s priorities are anchored in preparing leaders to navigate complexity and drive positive change. Each year, the YGL Foundation welcomes more than 100 new members into a three-year development journey. This includes academic modules, leadership programmes, strategic convenings and opportunities to contribute to initiatives aligned with the Forum’s mission. The foundation’s core belief is that complexity is not a barrier; instead, it is an opportunity for bold, collaborative leadership. During the reporting period, highlights included the YGL’s annual gathering – Future of Leadership Summit – at which nearly 500 YGLs convened in Singapore in 2024. The event focused on vision-setting, peer exchange and global foresight. At the Annual Meeting 2025, 70 YGLs participated in sessions on future leadership, emphasizing people- first approaches to geopolitical, environmental and technological challenges. Over the period, YGLs participated in learning journeys in India, Morocco, Nepal and the US, which offered first-hand insights into these countries’ transformations in governance, entrepreneurship and innovation. The YGL Fellowship continued to empower YGL women leaders from emerging markets, enabling their participation in the Annual Meeting. The YGL Fellowship continued its long- standing support to emerging African leaders, enabling their full participation in YGL and Forum activities. Alongside this, the YGLs continued their long-standing partnerships with universities. Among these is the Harvard Kennedy School and its executive education programme, Public Policy in the 21st Century, which explores issues like negotiation, changemaking, inclusive decision-making and climate leadership. In addition, YGLs took university modules in Buenos Aires, Cape Town and Hong Kong. Annual Report 2024-2025 Our Organization62

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