Orange CEO amongst promising global leaders
Orange Botswana Chief Executive Officer, 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.
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. As part of the threeyear 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.
e class of 2024 forms a group of nearly 90 changemakers who are shaping the future and accelerating positive change through their ground breaking work. is 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.
Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders, Ida Jeng Christensen said 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. “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.
ey 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.”
Board Member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders, Nicole Schwab said the Forum of Young Global Leaders remains steadfast in its mission to foster collaboration and responsible leadership. “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.”
Over the years, the YGL Community has launched numerous impactful projects, including Global Dignity, which supports dignity- centred leaders in over 80 countries, the Table for two, which has provided over a million meals to school children in developing countries as well as the Clean Air Fund, which has rallied 17 multinational businesses to take action on air pollution.