Results for: Global Leadership

The World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (SDIM) 2024 will bring together over 1,000 global leaders in New York to drive urgent action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event, taking place alongside the UN General Assembly, aims to reignite efforts to close the gaps in progress towards a more equitable and sustainable future. Key discussions will focus on critical topics like Green Trade, Implementing COP Commitments, and a Nature-Positive Future, with prominent political figures and leaders from international organizations participating.

Thirty-eight students from Victorious Kidss Educares (VKE) in India participated in the Girls Gearing Up (GGU) Leadership Academy in Berlin, Germany, focusing on ‘Sustainable Peace.’ The program empowered young women with leadership skills, conflict management techniques, and a commitment to creating a more inclusive and peaceful world.

Deckers Brands has announced the promotion of Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of President of Global Marketplace. In this role, Ellerker will oversee the omni-channel teams for all brands globally. Ellerker joined Deckers in 2017 as SVP and General Manager of EMEA and Distributors Asia Pacific. He has played a key role in the success of Deckers’ brands globally and the company is confident that he will continue to build on this success in his new role.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell criticized the delay in providing military aid to Ukraine, arguing that it has undermined Ukraine’s chances of defeating Russia and perpetuated the false belief that supporting Ukraine is not a vital national security interest. McConnell emphasized that hesitation and delay have increased the challenges faced by Ukraine and that the $95 billion foreign aid package will not only bolster US arms production but also strengthen the domestic economy.