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We're pleased to announce that Mr. Hiro Nishiguchi has joined our network as a Distinguished Fellow. Mr. Nishiguchi has worked for years at the intersection of business and policy, advancing the innovation agenda and connecting corporations and startups in Japan and worldwide. He has been a long-standing partner of the GFCC and served as a board member of our organization during his tenure at the Japan Innovation Network. Currently, he is the Managing Director of the Global E

We're pleased to announce that Dr. Hippolyte Fofack, a globally recognized expert in economic policy, development economics, and international finance with over 20 years of experience in leadership and management positions in multilateral organizations and academia, has been granted fellowship status in our organization. ​ Dr. Fofack has led several research projects and participated in the production of national and regional development strategies and in creating and impleme

The GFCC and its community of engaged leaders came together this year in significant and profound ways – spanning ideas and geographies. Throughout 2023, our community kicked off exciting new initiatives and hosted numerous events in partnership with our members, extending its policy impact across the globe.

We're pleased to release the Call to Action- Innovate the Sustainable Future . This flagship publication offers recommendations to stakeholders in government, industry, academia, and civil society focused on advancing sustainability and promoting innovation in different areas. It also underscores the urgency of taking immediate action and considers the possible benefits of sustainable practices. These recommendations build upon the expertise accumulated in our multistakeholde

The GFCC and its sister organization, the Council on Competitiveness (CoC), will lead an Innovation Arena during COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 6. The event will gather global leaders from business, academia, national laboratories, research organizations, and the public sector in discussions focused on tackling sustainability challenges through innovative practices.

Prof. Aleks Subic from Aston University to Co-chair New University and Research Leadership Forum Initiative.

The GFCC is delighted to announce that Ms. Athina Chatzipetrou, Non-Executive Director at the Ellaktor Group and long-standing partner of the GFCC, has been granted fellowship status. Ms. Chatzipetrou has over 30 years of experience in the corporate space, being responsible for leading numerous assignments in a variety of sectors and environments.

On September 29, the GFCC and its member, the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI), host the forum Universities in Action: Building Cross-sector Alliances and Making Impact on Society in São Paulo, Brazil.