New Strategic Partner of the World Economic Forum

• Roland Berger Strategy Consultants makes its knowledge and resources available to the Young Global Leaders
• Goal of this collaboration: To provide lasting support for the implementation of the strategy for the world in 2030

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants is Strategic Partner of the World Economic Forum and the Lead Partner of the Forum of Young Global Leaders. Experienced Roland Berger Consultants and Partners support the Young Global Leaders’ work and strategic course in looking towards the future. 416 Young Global Leaders from business, science, politics and culture from around the world are involved in the forum's projects.

Executive Chairman and Founder of the World Economic Forum, Professor Klaus Schwab explained: “We would like to integrate those Young Global Leaders into processes which will allow them to have a real impact on global affairs and to make sure that global decision-making preserves the interests of the next generation. The Forum of Young Global Leaders will be a strong force from all walks of life to shake up traditional thinking and to bring a bold, forward-looking approach to the world.”

The Forum of Young Global Leaders, founded in 2004, brings together extraordinary young managers and entrepreneurs, scientists, cultural leaders, artists and NGO members to jointly develop innovative concepts and projects for the future. Based on the trends and risks apparent today, the goal is to develop and implement a vision for 2030. Each year, the Young Global Leaders get together at the Annual Summit of the Forum of Young Global Leaders. They engage in various task forces focusing on topics ranging from healthcare and education to environmental issues. Community members are selected by a Selection Committee chaired by Queen Rania of Jordan. Requirements for participation include extraordinary performance and not being older than 40 upon entry. Young Global Leaders are selected as community members for a period of three years.