– Nene Maiga joins the Forum of Young Global Leaders, whose members have gone on to become Pulitzer winners, UN Goodwill Ambassadors, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and heads of state.
Orange Botswana has announced that CEO Nene Maiga has been recognised by the World Economic Forum as one of the most promising Young Global Leaders of 2024, under the business category.
Maiga’s selection for this prestigious honour underscores her exceptional leadership qualities and contributions to the business community. As an integral part of Orange Botswana, she has demonstrated exemplary dedication, innovation, and vision, making significant strides in advancing the company’s mission and objectives.
The class of 2024 forms a group of nearly 90 changemakers who are shaping the future and accelerating positive change through their groundbreaking work. This year’s cohort, helping to improve the state of the world, is made up of a remarkable group of rising stars from politics, business, civil society, the arts and academia, who are united in their drive to leave a lasting impact on their communities, organisations and beyond.
“As we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Forum of Young Global Leaders, we are thrilled to welcome our newest cohort of Young Global Leaders. They represent the future of leadership, and we are confident that their perspectives and innovative ideas will contribute significantly to addressing the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Ida Jeng Christensen, Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders.
For two decades, the Forum of Young Global Leaders has been at the forefront of cultivating a unique community of leaders who are dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing problems head-on.
This community has served as an example of the impact that collective action can have – whether it is pioneering groundbreaking initiatives in public health and economic development or driving cutting-edge innovations in technology and sustainability, over the years.
As part of the three-year leadership development programme, the Class of 2024 will have access to a range of executive education courses, learning journeys and opportunities to collaborate with trusted peers to support them in accelerating their impact.
“For two decades, we have sought out and nurtured young leaders dedicated to improving the state of the world, and today, we are proud to welcome the latest cohort of Young Global Leaders.
The Forum of Young Global Leaders remains steadfast in its mission to foster collaboration and responsible leadership,” said Nicole Schwab, Board Member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders.“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Maiga on this remarkable achievement.
Her commitment to excellence and her passion for driving positive change serve as an inspiration to us all. We wish her all the best as she joins a community of like-minded peers which will surely have a great impact both personally and professionally,” Orange Botswana team.
As the Forum of Young Global Leaders celebrates its 20th anniversary, it remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders who are passionate about creating positive change. Over the years, the YGL Community has launched numerous impactful projects. From Global Dignity, which supports dignity-centered leaders in over 80 countries, to TABLE FOR TWO, which has provided 1 million meals to school children in developing countries, to the Clean Air Fund, which has rallied 17 multinational businesses to take action on air pollution, YGLs have consistently collaborated to drive positive change on a global scale.
