The GCBL - Global Chamber of Business Leaders offers opportunities for professional networking, market expansion, knowledge-sharing, mentoring, business advocacy, addressing important issues, resiliency, commerce & industry, economic development, trade, public policy, sustainability, climate change. Home: Welcome THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO LEAD IT. Join The GCBL Today! "The Global Chamber of Business Leaders unites extraordinary individuals - visionaries who don’t just see the future but actively shape it. They believe in the unwavering power of collaboration and co-creation, knowing that these are the only true paths to lasting peace and human progress." Home: Quote GCBL CROWNED WITH THE 2025 CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD This recognition is more than just an award. It is proof that vision, values, and dedication can leave a mark on the world. That responsible leadership, ethics, and cooperation are not only words, but a force shaping the future. Discover More THE VALUES OF THE GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS At the heart of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) lies a profound conviction: that commerce is not merely an exchange of goods, but an exchange of conscience. We believe that economic power carries a moral responsibility - to build, to unite, and to preserve. Our values are not written in slogans but embodied in action. They represent the ethical architecture of our global mission and define how we engage with governments, corporations, and individuals around the world. 🌍 Integrity as the Core of Leadership We believe that leadership without integrity is power without direction. Every GCBL initiative, partnership, and dialogue begins with honesty, transparency, and accountability. We build trust - not through words, but through consistency of principle. 🌍 Cooperation Beyond Borders True progress knows no nationality. GCBL was founded on the principle that cooperation is the highest form of intelligence. By connecting visionaries, governments, and industries worldwide, we transcend political, cultural, and ideological barriers to create shared prosperity. 🌍 Peace Through Economic Interdependence We hold that sustainable peace is born not in treaties, but in trust - and trust is built through trade, collaboration, and mutual respect. GCBL promotes economic diplomacy as a path toward stability, understanding, and global coexistence. 🌍 Responsibility to Future Generations Every decision we make today must honor the generations that will follow. GCBL advocates for responsible business, ethical innovation, and sustainability as the new currency of progress - where growth is measured not only by profit, but by purpose. 🌍 Humanity as the Measure of Success Our chamber is not a network of corporations - it is a community of conscience. We measure success not by numbers, but by the positive impact we create: opportunities generated, lives improved, and peace advanced. 🌍 Dialogue Over Division n an era of polarization, GCBL stands as a neutral platform for understanding. We believe that conversation can bridge what conflict divides, and that empathy is the most powerful instrument of diplomacy. 🌍 Excellence with Humility We champion excellence - but without arrogance. Our leaders strive for greatness grounded in service, vision anchored in ethics, and ambition guided by wisdom. In essence, the values of GCBL reflect a single universal truth: that the purpose of leadership is not dominance, but stewardship - not to rule the world, but to repair it. ABOUT THE GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS What is the Global Chamber of Business Leaders? The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) is a united force that brings together the world’s most influential business titans, government leaders, CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry pioneers. Driven by a shared vision, we transcend borders to advocate for world peace, sustainable prosperity, and resilient business growth in an ever-evolving global economy. We believe that world peace is only possible through collaboration, and we have built a global network that unlocks unparalleled and limitless opportunities. As a dynamic alliance of influential individuals and entities, GCBL is dedicated to fostering meaningful collaboration, delivering transformative value, and empowering our members to meet challenges and celebrate victories. Our strength lies in cultivating a deeply interconnected global community that drives revenue generation, advances international business cooperation, fosters innovation, and promotes lasting prosperity and peace. Together, we ensure that our partners, members, and participants stay at the forefront of shaping the future of business. GCBL is more than a business network - it is a thriving ecosystem that transcends influence, fosters resilience, and embodies connectivity. We understand that interconnected businesses fuel growth, education unlocks new possibilities, and advocacy holds the power to drive transformation. With a global footprint spanning more than half of the world’s nations through a network of local representatives, GCBL is not just an advocate for change but an active driver of progress, facilitating the best business connections, unlocking global markets, and bridging entities that would otherwise never collaborate. As a Special Consultative Body to the United Nations (ECOSOC, 2025-7-30) and aligned with the UN Decade of Action, the Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) champions the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into future business models. At GCBL, we believe that the path to peace is the only true path to mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation. This conviction drives us to strengthen the growth and development of the global economy, to open new markets, and to foster innovation and prosperity. Where some see and build walls, we dismantle them - and in their place, we build bridges. Together, we shape a future that transcends borders - a future defined by collaboration, sustainability, and shared prosperity. We create progress, deliver impact, and build a world where businesses thrive and peace prevails. GCBL Brochure Home: About Read the President's Welcome Home: Image GOAL OF THE GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS In this pivotal Decade of Action, it is imperative for business leaders, government officials, and entrepreneurs worldwide to converge in this global marketplace. Here, the exchange of knowledge becomes the catalyst for fostering, encouraging, and propelling a new era of business cooperation and opportunities. Together, we must collaboratively navigate the intricacies of this transformative business environment, positioning ourselves as active contributors to a global solution. Acknowledging the paramount importance of intertwining innovative business models with sustainable strategies, our global mandate extends beyond mere participation. We commit to governance, policy development, and business evolution that resonates as a positive force across the environment, society, and the global economy. This commitment, grounded in the ideals of promoting peace and fostering prosperity, underscores our collective responsibility to navigate the challenges of today while laying the groundwork for a sustainable and harmonious future. 2025 YEAR OF CELEBRATION Learn More APPOINTMENTS IN GCBL, YOUR CHANCE Learn More OUR ETHICAL CHARTER Learn More Home: Causes LATEST EDITION - Edition 36 - February 2026 In an era of invisible power and influence, this edition unveils architecture of Power Without Noise. From David Rubenstein’s custodial capital to Werner Vogels’ global infrastructure, Flávio Bolsonaro exclusive cover and GCBL strategic rise in the U.S. Dive into the magazine here: STEP INTO THE LEGACY OF THOUGHT - EXPLORE ALL GLOBAL TRENDS MAGAZINE EDITIONS Stay informed and empowered with the latest updates from Global Trends Magazine (GTM), the official publication of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders. Discover insights on key topics such as economy, geopolitics, climate action, water protection, agriculture, finance, etc. See all Editions Edition 36 - February 2026 In an era of invisible power and influence, this edition unveils architecture of Power Without Noise. From David Rubenstein’s custodial capital to Werner Vogels’ global infrastructure, Flávio Bolsonaro exclusive cover and GCBL strategic rise in the U.S. Read More Edition 35 - January 2026 The Era of Consequence confronts a world where decisions made between 2020 and 2025 are no longer debated but lived. Featuring Aamir J. Sheikh, this issue explores leadership, accountability, moral clarity, and consequences demanding responsibility. Read More Edition 34 - December 2025 The Christmas Edition of Global Trends Magazine features opera diva Marija Vidović, whose artistry embodies the season’s spirit. Featuring the Top 10 Most Visionary Leaders of 2025 - exceptional figures reshaping our world with courage, innovation, and moral clarity. Read More Home: Take Action MEET THE VISIONARIES BEHIND GCBL, EXPLORE OUR GLOBAL IMPACT AND SERVICES We present to you the Excellence of our Executives! MEET THE BOARDS AND DELEGATES OF THE GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS Our Executives encompass a broad cross-section of experience from around the world, allowing the GCBL to be the leading business chamber globally. Learn More SERVICES OF THE GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS The services we offer are: Business Advocacy, Global Networking, Visibility and Exposure, Consulting, PR and Business Services, Referrals, Committee Connections and Working Groups, Summit and Global Events, and Many More. Learn More LATEST GCBL GLOBAL AMBASSADORS APPOINTMENTS GCBL Welcomes Its Newly Appointed Global Ambassadors See all from GCBL Ambassadors Ambassador REINER OPOKU Opoku is a prominent German art advisor, curator, cultural entrepreneur, and creative strategist, best known for his work at the intersection of art, business... Learn More Ambassador KAMALES LARDI Kamales Lardi is a global expert in digital transformation and CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting. She combines 25+ years of experience with a... Learn More Ambassador Primarius Dr. SINIŠA GLUMICIC Primarius Dr. Siniša Glumičić is a renowned Croatian aesthetic surgeon specializing in maxillofacial surgery. He completed extensive training in the US, in Boston..., Learn More GLOBAL COALITION FOR COOPERATION AND PEACE (GCCP) Only United we can Stand for Peace. Cooperation - Trust - Peace. Act Now. Discover More BREAKING NEWS: LATEST EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS AT GCBL GCBL Welcomes New Executives Committed to Shaping the Future of Business and Diplomacy See all from GCBL News Director, Countertrade & Alternative Finance MATTHEW TALBERT Talbert is an American senior corporate executive and entrepreneur best known as Chief Executive Officer of International Offset Corporation (IOC), a... Learn More Delegate for Brazil RIC SCHENKMAN Scheinkman serves as President of the National Confederation of Brazil–Israel Chambers of Commerce (CNBI), where he spearheaded the... Learn More Special Advisor to the President KANAT SAUDABAYEV Saudabayev is a politician who served as the State Secretary of Kazakhstan. Prior to that, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador to the USA. Learn More BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Why Become a Member of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders? Joining GCBL isn’t just joining an organization - it’s stepping into the future. 🌍 Global Recognition and Prestige Connect your name, brand, or business with an elite international community of world changers. GCBL stands for credibility, influence, and global respect. 🌍 Direct Access to Global Decision-Makers Membership opens doors to the highest levels of global business and diplomacy - from billionaires and investors to CEOs, ministers, and international power brokers. 🌍 Help Shape the Future - Don’t Just Observe It Be heard where global strategies are crafted. Participate in international projects, investment summits, high-level diplomatic forums, and exclusive business events. 🌍 Build Your Influence and Global Visibility GCBL doesn’t just create connections - it builds authority. Members gain international exposure through GTM, strategic platforms, media partnerships, and curated opportunities. 🌍 A Partner for Sustainability and Peace With GCBL, you stand at the forefront of responsible global leadership. Through the Global Coalition for Cooperation and Peace, you actively contribute to unity, sustainability, and lasting peace. 🌍 One Year of Membership - Unlimited Global Opportunity Each GCBL membership lasts one full year, regardless of the entry point. That year grants you unmatched access, visibility, and potential. Extend it - and your year of opportunity becomes a lifetime of global impact. 🌍 Strategic Collaborations with Global Titans As a GCBL member, you gain privileged access to high-level collaborations with multinational corporations, sovereign wealth funds, innovation clusters, and international initiatives. These are not just introductions - they are invitations to co-lead projects with the world’s most influential institutions. 🌍 Thought Leadership and Legacy Building Membership elevates you as more than a business leader - it positions you as a global voice. Through keynote engagements, expert panels, published insights, and elite roundtables, you shape dialogue and build a lasting legacy. 🌍 A Seat at the Table of History GCBL is not an observer in global transformation - it is one of its key architects. As a member, you are invited to actively influence the economic, diplomatic, and social shifts defining our time. This is not just membership. It is participation in writing the next chapter of global leadership. Join Us Now! YOUNG BUSINESS LEADERS PROGRAM (YBLP) The Young Business Leaders Program aims to be the largest and most accessible ecosystem for young business leaders across the globe. We are committed to making a measurable impact on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, accelerating business opportunities, and impacting our world's environment by allowing our members to collaborate and network. Discover More THE FORCE BEHIND THE UNITED NATIONS Special Consultative Status with the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Discover More GATEWAY TO EUROPEAN COMMISSION FUNDS AND TENDERS Granting the organization full eligibility to access and compete for European Union (EU) funding opportunities. Discover More BUSINESS COALITION FOR A GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY Global Chamber of Business Leaders is a part of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty. Together with the world's largest companies GCBL is supporting the development of an ambitious and effective treaty to end plastic pollution. Discover More Home: News GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS IN THE MEDIA, LATEST Here you will find stories and the latest headlines on how our efforts help improve society. The attention of these articles is one of the best resources we have for gaining new advocates to achieve our goals, which are our common one - to create a better future. We invite you to take a look at the parts presented below and let us know what you think of our efforts and join us. Remember: Together we are shaping the future. See all from Media about the GCBL THE FORTUNE LEADER A VISIONARY CONVERSATION WITH THE GCBL PRESIDENT Global Diplomacy Through Business: A Visionary Conversation with Dejan Štancer, President of GCBL... Read More SKY LOUNGE MAGAZINE ON A MISSION - GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS Sky Lounge Magazine is a premium publication distributed across the globe, exclusively in the... 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News from the GCBL - Global Chamber of Business Leaders. Latest in the GCBL, Appointments, Awards, etc. NEWS FROM THE GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS Latest in the GCBL, Appointments, Awards, Merits, etc. Director, Countertrade & Alternative Finance MATTHEW TALBERT Talbert is an American senior corporate executive and entrepreneur best known as Chief Executive Officer of International Offset Corporation... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Brazil RIC SCHENKMAN Scheinkman serves as President of the National Confederation of Brazil–Israel Chambers of Commerce (CNBI), where he spearheaded the... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Albania and Kosovo ANNA ILANTSEVA Ana Ilantseva embodies a rare combination of strategic insight, multicultural competence, and operational expertise. With a professional... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Spain JOSE Z. RODRIGUEZ Currently Chief AI Officer at Cybren AI industries, served as the Chief AI Officer at Lockheed Martin, P3 aeronautics, TATA consultancy services and... Learn More Newly appointed Vice-President of the GCBL H.H. PRINCE ÉDOUARD DE LIGNE-LA TRÉMOÏLLE Born into the House of Ligne, one of Belgium’s oldest and most esteemed noble families with roots dating back to the 11th century... Learn More Awards GCBL CROWNED WITH THE 2025 CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD This recognition is more than just an award. It is proof that vision, values, and dedication can leave a mark on the world. That responsible leadership, ethics, and cooperation are not only words... Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador for Peace ROSSANA RODÀ Rodà is an Italian entrepreneur, humanitarian, and international leader. She is the President of ASIGITALIA, an association focused on... Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador for Peace REINER OPOKU Opoku is a prominent German art advisor, curator, cultural entrepreneur, and creative strategist, best known for his work at the... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Morocco ZARA MAAFIRI Strategic leader and expert in international trade, governance, and export development, with over 30 years of experience in both the... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for France JEAN-CHRISTIAN RINDONI Jean-Christian Rindoni is an internationally recognized visionary and a Conscious Business Growth Advisor, Founder and CEO of... Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador KAMALES LARDI Kamales Lardi is a global expert in digital transformation and CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting. She combines 25+ years of... Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador Primarius Dr. SINIŠA GLUMICIC Primarius Dr. Siniša Glumičić is a renowned Croatian aesthetic surgeon specializing in maxillofacial surgery. He completed extensive... Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador ZLATKO MATEŠA Zlatko Mateša, PhD, is the current president of the Croatian Olympic Committee and a former Prime Minister of Croatia (1995–2000)... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Qatar SHEIKH MOHAMED BIN JABOR AL-THANI Results-driven professional with extensive experience in project coordination, strategic planning, and leadership roles within the... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Croatia DAVOR LJEVAR Davor Ljevar is a successful entrepreneur from Croatia, CEO of DemilTech, a company that deals primarily with the dismantling and... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Switzerland ROGER GREMLICH Roger Gremlich is a seasoned professional serving as COO, Trustee/Managing Director, and Board Member He specializes in... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Italy EZIO STELLATO Ezio Stellato is an Italian certified public accountant and tax law expert, serving as an independent advisor for QRM&P... Learn More Newly promoted to the Board of Directors ROBERT W. CATS Due to his outstanding service, Robert W. Cats has been promoted to Director of Global Delegates, joining the GCBL leadership team... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Türkiye SEMIH SAN Semih San is an accomplished international trade professional specializing in the Balkan, Central Asian, Middle Eastern... Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador DAGMAR O'TOOLE Dagmar O'Toole is associated with Celebrity Speakers Associates (CSA), where she serves as the Director of Global... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Nigeria CHARLES UCHENNA ANI Engr. Charles Uchenna Ani is a Chemical Engineer with vast experience in conflict resolution, gender equality, and private... Learn More Newly appointed Content Strategist GTM IRINA YUGAY With a major in international journalism, Irina brings extensive experience from her work with global organizations like Humanity... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Ethiopia ABEBE MULU Abebe Mulu, a multifaceted professional, has left an indelible mark in various domains over his illustrious 20-year career. Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for the UAE ADBULAZIZ AHMAD Abdulaziz Ahmad is a prominent entrepreneur from UAE, CEO & Founder Safeer Corporate Services, Founder of... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for the KSA DR. FAWAZ AL-ALAMY Dr. Al-Alamy holds tertiary qualifications in Energy Physics, Finance and Economy. His current work includes being the Chairman... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Italy LORENZO GIORGI Lorenzo is an Entrepreneur, Journalist, and Business Consultant, based out of Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. He managed... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Ivory Coast ARNAUD DIBI His Excellency is an experienced Diplomat with a demonstrated history of working in the International Affairs industry. He is... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Switzerland HERMANN JOE KAGERER Hermann is a well-connected and influential figure in many business forums. His wealth of knowledge and his expertise have lent... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Kenya JOHN MAKUMI John Makumi is a dynamic, result-oriented, distinguished Administrative Government Official with a career spanning decades of... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for China WEIWEI ZHANG - GENZ She has served as the Director of the Golden Tree International Documentary Festival and was the General Manager of... Learn More Newly appointed Director for Committees ENRIQUE ACOSTA GONZALEZ Acosta Gonzalez has been promoted to the position of Director of Committees and Projects in the Managing Board of the... Learn More Newly appointed Director for Memebership CHUCK ADAMS Chuck Adams has been promoted to the position of Director for Membership in the Managing Board of the GCBL, and will... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Mauritius KHAWAZA AFSAR IMAM A dynamic professional confident enough, have an articulative and multi-faceted persona with approximately 16 years of... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Libya IBRAHIM MOHAMED ALI ELNHIWI Ibrahim Mohamed Ali Elnhiwi, a newly appointed Delegate for Libya, is a well-known Libyan businessman with a rich... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Türkiye MEHMET IHSAN KALKAN Started his career for the International Organization for Migration in 1990. Firstly worked at the Silopi Office of the IOM... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Germany JOSEF THALER Josef Thaler, who is based in Munich, in the Federal State of Bavaria, is an outstanding businessman with a rich business career... Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor for Hospitality ALFRED WILLMANN Alfred Willmann has had a colourful series of careers throughout his life, which saw him in various parts of the world from... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Venezuela ROMULO ERNESTO CUAREZ CORTEZ Romulo Ernesto Cuarez Cortez, is a business executive in Brazil for the company CSO Global, technology... Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor, Cohesion Funds BORIS POTOČAR Boris is an experienced professional with solid expertise in the project development sector in the Agricultural, food-producing... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Spain and Libya HANEN REZGUI TABARKI BEN SOLTANA Hanen Rezgui Tabarki Ben Soltana the President and Founder of the Hispano-Libyan Entrepreneurs Council, has a .. Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador MIHA POGAČNIK Miha debuted his career as a classical violinist after completing his studies in Germany and as a Fulbright US scholar... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Cameroon LEONIE BWEMBA besides being appointed as an Honorary Consul General of Malta to Cameroon, Leonie pioneered and chaired the first... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Chile MONICA MARTINEZ-VARGAS Monica is a Chemical Engineer with 30+ years of professional experience who graduates in a MBA with honors at Regis... Learn More Newly appointed Vice-Chair, Gulf States Region H.E. LAILA RAHHAL EL ATFANI Her Excellency Laila Rahhal El Atfani is an experienced businesswoman, and diplomat, and is a Senator of the Royal... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate, United Kingdom GIANDOMENICO PALERMITI Giandomenico's entrepreneurial journey has been a dynamic path, characterized by growth and personal development... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Switzerland STÉPHANE GIANNESINI Stéphane Giannesini is a Swiss businessman and the newly appointed GCBL delegate for Switzerland... Learn More European Commission: GCBL joins SEDIA SINGLE ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE AREA With this step, GCBL has been given full access to European Commission funding and tenders, which means... Learn More Newly appointed Deklegate for Canada MILOUD ALAIN HASSENE Miloud acts as a Commercial Director for a Global Leading Company providing solutions for Ecological Transformation... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Brazil CLEMENTINA MOREIRA ALVES Clementina Moreira Alves, master in socio-environmental economics and governance, a specialist in environmental engineering... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Tanzania DR. NAIKE MOSHI Dr Naike Moshi is a strategic, innovative leader with a proven track record of building and creating successful business... Learn More Newly appointed Board of Advisors Member H.E. LAILA RAHHAL EL ATFANI Her Excellency Laila Rahhal El Atfani is the Royal House of Sheba Crown Senator... Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor, YBLP Program NIGEL SCICLUNA Nigel started his career in business management these last few years with an ambition to become a business leader... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Ugandsa ROBINAH K. NANYUNJA Robinah K. Nanyunja is an international development expert and environmentalist, with a Master's degree in Environment... Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor for Media MELVIN TARLUE Melvin is a journalist, Public Relations and Marketing Executive. He has over nine... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Australia JOANNA JAMES Joanna James - is known as a revolutionary difference maker in the Design, Construction and Banking sectors and... Learn More Highest GCBL Recognition for Executives CHAIRMAN'S AWARD for 2022 The Chairman's Award is the highest recognition given to an individual active executive of the Global Chamber of... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Bangladesh JAKIR CHOWDHURY Mr. Chowdhury, Founder, and CEO of JC & Hunter Capital have expertise in financial markets, business mergers, and... Learn More Newly appointed Director of Communication NICOLE J. FARRELL Nicole J. Farrell is moving from the GCBL structure and has been promoted to the position of Director of Communications... Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador KAREN MCDERMOTT Dr. Karen is an award-winning publisher, multi-genre-author, 3x TEDx speaker, Forbes business expert, advanced Law... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Kenya ELIJAH NYAKUNDI NYAANGA Elijah is a journalist from Kenya, Africa. I'm the Founder and CEO of Scholar Media Group Africa (SMEGA), the company that publishes The Scholar Magazine... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for USA ENRIQUE ACOSTA GONZALEZ Enrique is the CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions LLC, and served 26 years in the United States Navy. He is the recipient of the Meritious Service Medal... Learn More Committee for Food Security and Agriculture ILAINE HENZ & ROBERT W. CATS The task of the Committee for Food and Agriculture is to design broader solutions in the field of food security in all parts of the world, where it is already threatened... Learn More Newly appointed Director for Strategy & Growth ANNA ARAKELYAN Ann has work experience in management, the non-profit sector, the private sector, and academia. The sphere of her professional scope includes project... Learn More Committee for Business & Professional Women GRACIELA DE OTO & DIANA BARRAGAN MEDINA The Business and Professional Women’s Committee is committed to exploring the challenges of gender equity in the business, the creation, and acceleration of... Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador KEITH MASON Keith Mason is a former professional international rugby league player who turned to acting, and production after hanging up his boots. He has since... Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor for Food Security ILAINE HENZ Ilaine Henz is an expert in agriculture and food security. As an agricultural entrepreneur, Iliane is well aware of how important food security will be in... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Finland TARJA WIKLUND MScA and family therapist/psychotherapist with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in emotional... Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor KEISHAWN BLACKSTONE Keishawn Blackstone is an Entrepreneur, Entertainment Mogul, and Creative Director based in Los Angeles, California, USA. His leadership experience in... Learn More Newly appointed Ambassador HAZEL HERRINGTON Hazel is a multiple award-winning entrepreneur who has spent a decade empowering woman, and youth to become economically independent and wholly... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Trinidad & Tobago NICOLE S. FARELL Her foray into entrepreneurship began five years ago in 2017 with her becoming the Chief Executive Officer of her three-pronged agency, Au Courant EventZ... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Armenia ANNA ARAKELYAN Anna Arakelyan is a Public Administration Professional. She has a Master’s degree with honors from the Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Saint Kitts & Nevis DAWNE E. WILLIAMS She is a Financial Services Professional born in St Kitts, is now an Independent Consultant in Banking, Financial Services, Management and Service... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Greece DIMITRIOS TOURIKIS Dimitrios Tourikis was born and raised in Piraeus, Greece. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Finance from Oxford Brookes University.. Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor İSMAİL OĞUZ KARAKAŞ Oğuz Karakaş was born in 1969 and grew up in İstanbul, Turkey, where many cultures were cradled in history, which greatly helped him to develop... Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor Dr. SALVATORE BUCOLO dr. Salvatore Bucolo is a doctor of theology and an excellent expert on the Holy See and the conditions and relationships in the Vatican. He is also an expert... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for the Bahamas Dr. ANASTACIA VANESSA LEWIS Dr. Anastacia Vanessa Lewis is a native of the Islands of the Bahamas. Her background is in the banking and insurance industry. In 2006 she attained a James... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Nepal TEJENDRA S POUDEL Tejendra S Poudel has been involved in the Travel, Tourism, and Aviation Business for a long time. Currently, I am running a Travel and Tour Agency... Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor for Events JAKA GORNIK Jaka Gornik is the founder and CEO of Confiva. He has a reputation of being the European guru in the event industry with more than 25 years of experience... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Zambia Dr. JUSTINA MUTALE Justina is the Founder & President of the Justina Mutale Foundation and its Scholarship Programme for underprivileged African Young Women. She is also... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Ghana Dr. DOMINIQUE ODURO-ANTWI Dominic Oduro-Antwi is a dynamic and analytical marketing professional with over15 years of experience in Market Research, Advertising and Branding... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for South Africa Dr. KHOMOTŠO MALETE Khomotṧo is a globally recognised humanitarian,global influencer,global leader, philanthropist, and women empowerment advocate. For over two decades,.. Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Austria ROMAN HAUSWIRTH Roman Hauswirth is an Austrian businessman and entrepreneur who runs one of the most renomeed factories producing chocolate in Europe... Learn More Newly appointed Senior Advisor DR. ADRIANO TERESI Adriano teresi is an international businessman with rich life and business experience who has been working as a consultant to international organizations for many... Learn More Newly appointed Delegate for Tunisia MOHAMED RAAFET BEN MDALLA Mr. Mohamed Raafet Ben Mdalla is a distinguished and well-recognized businessman from Tunisia with a large network in the country bust also in the region of North... Learn More New appointed YBLP Delegate for Malta NIGEL SCICLUNA Nigel has started his career in business management these last few years with an ambition to become a business leader within the various sectors that he... Learn More New appointed Director for Communications ILKE PLATT Ilke Platt is a Founder and CEO at Poiyah Media. She obtained her Masters and BA in Communications through the University of Namibia and is soon to... Learn More New appointed Senior Advisor DR. LINDA HANSEN Linda Hansen, PhD., is the CEO and Co-founder of Fund Duel Inc. The innovation of Fund Duel, a gamified online fundraising platform derived from her PhD... Learn More New appointed Delegate for Nigeria DR. ABUBAKAR UMAR MUHAMMED Dr. Abubakar Umar Muhammad is a serial entrepreneur who has over the years, demonstrated expert skills in sales, leadership marketing, public... Learn More New appointed Delegate for the DRC ISSA BILLY BRANHAM Mr. Branham is a global leader, speaker, author, and thinker, who also is very creative, passionate, and innovative about and is trying hard to prosper the... Learn More GCBL signa a memorandum with APEDA, India COOPERATION AGAINST DEFICIENCY APEDA is the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry of the Government of India... Learn More New appointed Delegate for Bulgaria EVGENI SAVCHEV Mr. Savchev has an excellent reputation in society, the public, the administration, and international organizations as lead several social projects which... Learn More New appointed Delegate for Qatar ROBERT W. CATS Robert Cats is an international Business Ambassador, Consultant, and Business Transformation Coach. He is former Chairman and still a member of... Learn More New appointed Director for Strategy NARENDRA KUMAR SHARMA Qualified from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIMC), NK Sharma is a visionary global business leader with 26+ years experience in global business. Learn More New appointed Senior Advisor DR. GRACIELA DE OTO Dr. Graciela de Oto was appointed as a Senior Advisor for Human Rights. She is a recognized philanthropist and fighter for the rights of women and marginalized... Learn More GLOBAL TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT H.E. AHMED ELMETWALLY, DELEGATE FOR UAE We proudly presents you the Global Tech Innovation Summit Guest of honor, H.E. Ahmed Elmetwally, Delegate for Abu Dhabi of the Global Chamber of... Learn More New appointed Delegate for Lebanon DR. AHMAD JAMIL NAOUS Professor Ahmad Naos is an international speaker, Balanced Scorecard consultant and management educator, who helps managers and organizations... Learn More New appointed Delegate for Jordan SAMI AWADALLA HASSAN SHRIEM Sami Awadalla Hassan Shriem is a former politician and businessman from Amman, Jordan. He is a member of various international organizations and... Learn More New appointed Senior Advisor CHUCK ADAMS As a Managing Partner at Coeptis Consulting Group, Chuck Adams helps firms in aerospace, manufacturing, and other industrials drive better... Learn More New promotion video CHAIRMAN'S AWARD 2021 The Chairman's Award is the highest recognition of an excellent work of certain executives of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders. For 2021, the GCBL... Learn More Affluent LUXE Personalities CEO Lounge GCBL SIGNS AN EXCLUSIVE MoU WITH TWBF Exclusive MoU signing ceremony between the Global Chamber of Business Leaders and The World Brands Foundation was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia... Learn More New appointed Delegate for Abu Dhabi, UAE H.E. AHMED ELMETWALLY Mr. Elmetwally, as the CEO of The Private Office of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Ahmed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, his aim is to bring new technologies, ventures and... Learn More New appointed Delegate for Benin LOIC ONESIME TOTIN Mr.Loic Onesiome Totin is the CEO of The CottonBuyer company, a dedicated international raw cotton broker company that has partnered with leading cotton... Learn More New appointed Delegate for Brasil VILTON LIMA Mr. Lima is the Vice President of the Federation of Foreign Chambers of Commerce for the Federal State of Roraima in Brasil, and is the CEO of AG Agropecu... Learn More New appointed Delegate for Dubai, UAE SHITIJ TANEJA A management professional with a stellar record of growing business year on year in a span of over 15+years of his professional yourney. Learn More X-Change Malaysia ’21 SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 29, 2021 X-Change Malaysia ’21 is a virtual economy tourism programme, in coherence with the Malaysian government efforts to revive the country’s tourism Learn More New appointed Delegate for Vietnam DR. HO QUOC NAM He is Ambassador at large for Southeast Asian Nations, Vice-Chairman of Vietnamese Red cross sponsor council, Angel Investor / Venture Capitalist... Learn More New appointed Delegate for India GAGAN ARORA He is a CEO and Strategic growth leader, a director, an entrepreneur, and a Chairman of Foreign Investors Council - New Delhi, India. Learn More News from Guyana GCBL DELEGATE MEET GO-INVEST Big Smith News Watch: "Brazilian consortium, GCBL reps meet Go-Invest on soybean and corn cultivation"... Learn More New appointed YBLP Delegate for Palestine SHATHA J.S. ALQRINAWI Has graduated from the English literature, is the proprietor and CEO, but is also working as an adept Freelance Content creator and Arabic translator... Learn More Board of Advisors Member, Candidate for the UN H.E. ROSALIA ARTEAGA SERANO A former President of the Republic of Ecuador, now Member of the Board of Advisors, also was running for the position of the UN Secretary-General. Learn More New appointed Director for YBLP CYNTHIA MOLINA ROGRIGUEZ Cynthia is a Political Scientist and Communication Strategist with rich leadership experience. She is excellent in planning and strategy. Learn More New appointed Vice-Director for YBLP VLADO CEKIKJ Vlado is the CEO & Founder of squareONE Marketing & Advertising, the first fully remote digital marketing agency in the Republic of North Macedonia. Learn More New appointed Senior Advisor JAY BALACHANDRAN With a strong international network of businesses and professionals, he believes in working with ethically like-minded associates, to achieve benefits for society. Learn More Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia GCBL ANNUAL GLOBAL SUMMIT 2022 GCBL Annual Global Summit is definitely the most prestigious and core event of the GCBL. The summit is being held each year on a different world location. Learn More New appointed Director for Technology MITJA LAHARHAR New appointed GCBL Director for Technology is a technology expert and entrepreneur who leads also a technological company working globally. Learn More New appointed Chapter President, Sabah, ML MIRANDA MERRIE MIRIE Sabah is a Malaysian state occupying the northern part of the island of Borneo, known also for its beaches, rainforest, coral reefs, wildlife, parks and reserves. Learn More New appointed Committee Co-Chair ALVIN SOH Summit and Events Committee was created, having two experienced delegates as the committee co-chairs, coming from Malaysia and Kazakhstan. Learn More New appointed Committee Co-C hair ARTUR ABUBAKIROV Summit and Events Committee was created, having two experienced delegates as the committee co-chairs, coming from Malaysia and Kazakhstan. Learn More New appointed YBLP Delegate for Brasil THAIS DE MELO RIOS Thais has a degree in International Relations which gives her a critical analysis and a different way of seeing the world, and is a very communicative person... Learn More New appointed Chapter President, Pahang, ML PUAN SRI DATUK DR. SHARIFFA SABRINA Pahang is a large state in Peninsular Malaysia. It's known for its mountains, rainforests and beaches, including the white sands and coral reefs... Learn More New appointed GCBL Delegate for Equador FRANCISCO XAVIER RIVADENEIRA A financial expert, a former representative of Ecuador at the IMF, and a former minister for international trade of the Republic of Ecuador. Learn More New appointed Advisor at the GCBL HQ Africa TAFADZWE ZIMOYO Tafadzwa is an award-winning journalist, consultant, and strategic planner, who works currently for The Herald as Senior Arts and Lifestyle writter. Learn More New appointed Chapter President, Kelantan, ML DATIN SERI HAFLIN Kelantan is a rural state in the northeast of Peninsular Malaysia. Kota Bharu, the riverside capital, is home to royal palaces like the wooden Istana Jahar. Learn More New appointed Chapter President, Penang, ML KAREN PUAH SIEW HONG Penang is a state in northwest Malaysia comprising mainland Seberang Perai and Penang Island. On the island, the state capital is George Town. Learn More New appointed YBLP Delegate for Slovakia GEORG VASSILENKO Georg Vassilenko is a young specialist, comes from a diplomatic family, so he had the opportunity to experience different parts of the world. Learn More

The administration and growth of the GCBL - Global Chamber of Business Leaders is under the oversight and guidance of globally renowned business and industry leaders, innovators and humanitarians. Our Board of Trustees encompasses a broad cross-section of experience from around the world, allowing the GCBL to be the leading business chamber globally. We are proudly presenting you the Leadership of the GCBL. MEET THE MANAGING BOARD OF THE GCBL The GCBL management process is shaped by the Presidency and the Administration. THE HONORABLE DEJAN ŠTANCER President H.H. PRINCE ÉDOUARD DE LIGNE Vice-President NICOLE J. FARRELL Communications MATTHEW TALBERT Countertrade & Alternative Finance MITJA LAHARNAR Technology ENRIQUE ACOSTA GONZALEZ Projects & Committees H.E. KANAT SAUDABAYEV Special Advisor to the President H.E. LAILA RAHHAL EL ATFANI Special Advisor DR. GRACIELA DE OTO Senior Advisor DR. ADRIANO TERESI Senior Advisor NIGEL SCICLUNA Advisor KAAN YETKIN Advisor About the Board of Directors of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders The administration and growth of the GCBL is under the oversight and guidance of globally renowned business, political, and industry leaders, innovators, and humanitarians. Our Board of Trustees encompasses a broad cross-section of experience worldwide, allowing the GCBL to be the leading business chamber globally.

GCBL - Global Chamber of Business Leaders - Global Trends Magazine LATEST EDITION - Edition 36 - February 2026 In an era of invisible power and influence, this edition unveils architecture of Power Without Noise. From David Rubenstein’s custodial capital to Werner Vogels’ global infrastructure, Flávio Bolsonaro exclusive cover and GCBL strategic rise in the U.S. Dive into the magazine here: INTRODUCING GLOBAL TRENDS MAGAZINE The Definitive Voice of What’s Next, Where Trends Are Born, Not Followed Global Times Magazine has transformed into Global Trends Magazine, redefining the standard for global journalism. More than just a name change, this evolution represents a bold commitment to capturing the pulse of global developments. If you’re not featured in Global Trends Magazine, then you're not truly part of the global conversation. This is where ideas become movements, and where today’s innovations shape tomorrow’s world. 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Global Trends Magazine is the one and only publication where being featured means you are truly a part of the world’s most important conversations. Because nothing is a trend until it’s published in Global Trends Magazine. Explore all editions of Global Trends Magazine here: Edition 36 - February 2026 In an era of invisible power and influence, this edition unveils architecture of Power Without Noise. From David Rubenstein’s custodial capital to Werner Vogels’ global infrastructure, Flávio Bolsonaro exclusive cover and GCBL strategic rise in the U.S. Read More Edition 35 - January 2026 The Era of Consequence confronts a world where decisions made between 2020 and 2025 are no longer debated but lived. Featuring Aamir J. Sheikh, this issue explores leadership, accountability, moral clarity, and consequences demanding responsibility. Read More Edition 34 - December 2025 The Christmas Edition of Global Trends Magazine features opera diva Marija Vidović, whose artistry embodies the season’s spirit. Featuring the Top 10 Most Visionary Leaders of 2025 - exceptional figures reshaping our world with courage, innovation, and moral clarity. Read More Edition 33 - November 2025 Emir Hadžihafizbegović - actor, statesman, and voice of moral resilience - reminds us that art is humanity’s last frontier of conscience. Ethics, technology, and leadership with Ray Dalio, Eileen Fisher, Jesper Brodin, and Kate Darling - progress without conscience is collapse in disguise. Read More Edition 32 - October 2025 At the heart of this edition stands Prince Édouard de Ligne-La Trémoïlle, a symbol of legacy transformed into purpose. This issue redefines progress - not as advancement, but as conscience in motion. How power, innovation, and morality converge in an age defined by AI. Read More Edition 31 - September 2025 Tanveer Naseer and Borut Jordan remind us: progress without ethics is hollow - only empathy and cooperation secure our future. The September 2025 edition stands as a manifesto for responsible leadership and global cooperation. Marc Benioff, Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, and Tobi Lütke. Read More Edition 30 - August 2025 The Minds of Capital: Larry Fink, Cathie Wood, David Bronner, Joey Bergstein, Dato Sean Seah, and Lucy Chow. Visionaries turning capital into a geopolitical force and the moral compass of our century. Dato Sean Seah drives tech innovation to bridge ASEAN’s digital divide. Read More Edition 29 - July 2025 Dr. Siniša Glumičić, H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, François-Henri Pinault, and Bernard Arnault, redefining ethics and luxury on a global scale. The World is Shifting. From wealth migration to climate litigation and nature’s intelligence, Global Trends Magazine 29 captures the forces reshaping our future. Read More Edition 28 - June 2025 Nicole Wagner is pushing the boundaries of science with her space-tested artificial retina, offering hope to millions. This issue explores the unraveling of globalization, rising economic nationalism, and GCBL’s growing global influence through its UN consultative status. Read More Edition 27 - May 2025 Zlatko Mateša, former Croatian Prime Minister and Olympic leader, sets the global tone in our commanding cover story. Kamales Lardi, one of the world’s top digital transformation experts, shares her vision of tech with purpose and humanity. GTM - where trends are born. Read More Edition 26 - April 2025 Led by Dr. Lauren Boglioli, Igor Coretti Kuret, David Wertheim Aymes Issue 26 delivers insights from the world’s most impactful minds. From BRICS and AI to health breakthroughs and sustainability - this edition is a must-read for tomorrow’s leaders. Read More Edition 25 - March 2025 Legendary Hollywood star photographer Jadran Lazić, alongside an exclusive interview with Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Jabor Al-Thani. Plus, the story of Enzo Ferrari and insights into the latest in geopolitics, biotechnology, AI, and other world-changing trends. Read More Edition 24 - February 2025 The 24th-anniversary edition of GTM delivers an exclusive, power-packed lineup featuring a compelling interview with Davor Ljevar. Also, discover Semih San’s remarkable journey, plus cutting-edge columns and groundbreaking insights on global trends. Read More Edition 23 - January 2025 We bring you the inspiring story of the extraordinary Dagmar O'Toole, as well as the fascinating Shelli Brunswick and Robert W. Cats C ontent you simply cannot miss. Exceptional and trendsetting features that you’ll find only in the magazine where trends are born, not followed. Read More Edition 22 - December 2024 Alba Steinlechner features an exceptional cover story about Isorel, cancer treatment, and an innovative pharmaceutical company. The issue also includes an interview with Enzio Stellato, a prominent Italian entrepreneur, discussing the historic meeting in Rome, and other trending topics. Read More Edition 21 - November 2024 The 21st edition brings you an interview with exceptional Ngaire Woods' strong global vision and advanced academic leadership. The Oloid – a geometric shape with the potential to significantly impact our future. An exclusive interview with Tobias Langscheid, a Swiss visionary. Read More Edition 20 - October 2024 We are thrilled to present you with the 20th edition of Global Times Magazine, the World's Best Business Magazine. An exclusive story of Sir John Hegarty and an interview with the extraordinary Brankica Borovic, as well as many exclusive stories we bring only for you. Read More Edition 19 - September 2024 The 19th edition brings you an exceptional interview with Naveen Jain, which will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. , There is also an interview with Juan Carlos Rengifoa, plus, why might the introduction of Universal Basic Income not be the best idea. Read More Edition 18 - August 2024 H.E. Kairat Sarybay, the General Secretary of CICA, followed by an insightful interview with the remarkable Michael and Katja Hengl. This edition also highlights a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against cancer, profiles of the world's wealthiest families, and a variety of exclusive features. Read More Edition 17 - July 2024 We are thrilled to present you with the 17th edition of Global Times Magazine, the World's Best Business Magazine. We feature an exclusive story on Saudi trade genius, insights from a German marketing guru, and the groundbreaking Initiative for Cooperation and Peace. Read More Edition 16 - June 2024 In the 16th edition, we present Roland Gumpert, an automotive legend and former Audi engineer, now pioneering new technology. Are you sure you know what globalization is? Discover Ayurveda and GCBL's successful mission in Italy. All this and more in the 16th edition of GTM. Read More Edition 15 - May 2024 The Cover Story is H.E. Shariar Gianfranco Rahimi, A Sucessful Diplomat And Amazing Philatropist. Don't Miss His Story. We present to you an interview with Saadia Lakehal, Business cars worth waiting for 2024-2028, 9 underrated travel destinations for 2024, and ... Read More Edition 14 - April 2024 The 14th edition of the Global Times Magazine brings you Weiwei Zhang-Genz's extraordinary story, as well as interviews with... Featuring interviews with Baroness Runic Von Withington and Khomotša Mashalane-Malete, as well as a plethora of other captivating articles. Read More Edition 13 - March 2024 Breaking Barriers: Global Times Magazine's 13th Edition Celebrates International Women's Day and Advocates for Global Empowerment. The Cover Story of this issue is Dr. Graciela De Oto, and we also bring everything related to GCBL 2.0 strategy. Read More Edition 12 - February 2024 The cover story is Ekaterine Maisuradze, GCBL Delegate for Georgia, businesswoman and mother. We recommend reading the interview. The 12th Edition continues the great stories that can only be read in the esteemed Global Times Magazine. Excellent and unique articles, and excellent interviews. Read More Edition 11 - January 2024 GCBL President Dejan Štancer and Bulgaria's Delegate Evgeni Savchev lead our 2024 Kickoff! Explore interviews, business insights, and features on Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, Malaria breakthroughs, and more in our Eleventh Edition. Read More Edition 10 - December 2023 Our 2023 Tenth Edition concludes with a spotlight on GCBL's Chuck Adams, the Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. We also interviewed our Chile Delegate, Monica Martinez-Vargas. See these interviews and our wide-ranging content in this Issue! Read More Edition 9 - November 2023 Alvin Soh, the Malaysian entrepreneur and philanthropist, graced nine consecutive covers of Global Times Magazine. In our 9th Edition, delve into interviews with Alvin Soh and Jakir Chowdhury, plus fresh business insights and diverse content on current affairs and economics! Read More Edition 8 - October 2023 In this edition, we bring you an exclusive Cover Story featuring the Maestro Virtuoso himself, Miha Pogačnik. Furthermore, delve into the extraordinary journeys of Leonie Bwemba and Suresh Ramkissoon, explore our in-depth coverage of the UNGA 2023 report and more. Read More Edition 7 - September 2023 The cover story features some of the career work and business insights of Tarja Wiklund, who is the GCBL Delegate for Finland. Change In The World Order? Future Technology. Water Scarcity Concerns In South Asia and East Asia. All this and more in this Issue! Read More Edition 6 - August 2023 The cover story features an exceptional individual named Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, who is the GCBL Delegate representing Florida, USA. Catastrophic water event occurred in Slovenia, resulting in the loss of several human lives and causing billions of dollars in damages. Read More Edition 5 - July 2023 The new Vice-Chair of the GCBL is H. E. Laila Rahhal El Atfani, who is also the featured cover story in the 5th edition. This edition was initiated by UNDP Ghana with the aim of safeguarding our oceans for the benefit of future generations. Read More Edition 4 - June 2023 The cover story of the fourth edition is presented by Miranda Merie Mirie, who is the local president of the GCBL Borneo Chapter. This issue is tied together by the themes of digital sovereignty and International Women's Health Day. Read More Edition 3 - January 2023 Meet the remarkable H.E. Rosalia Arteaga, who served as the president of Ecuador, featured on the cover of the third edition. In our third edition, we present a collection of exceptional interviews, along with an examination of the current state and circumstances in 2023. Read More Edition 2 - December 2022 The Global Times Magazine's second Christmas edition features a cover story by Keith Mason, who is in the Board of Advisors. We are thrilled to share with you an extraordinary and groundbreaking story about the first historic judgment that has resulted from climate change. 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The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) proudly holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) - a distinction reserved for organizations of exceptional credibility, vision, and global relevance. This recognition is far more than a title; it is a testament to GCBL’s unwavering commitment to responsible leadership, ethical cooperation, and its ability to shape policies and initiatives at the highest international level. THE FORCE BEHIND THE UNITED NATIONS Special Consultative Status with the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) proudly holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) - a distinction reserved for organizations of exceptional credibility, vision, and global relevance. This recognition is far more than a title; it is a testament to GCBL’s unwavering commitment to responsible leadership, ethical cooperation, and its ability to shape policies and initiatives at the highest international level. Through this special advisory role, GCBL is empowered to actively participate in UN deliberations, contribute expertise to global policy-making, and collaborate with governments, institutions, and civil society in advancing the UN’s 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals. It gives GCBL a voice where the future of humanity is being debated and decided. This recognition places GCBL among a select group of influential actors who do not merely comment on global change but help design its architecture. For our members and partners, it means being directly connected to the beating heart of international diplomacy, development, and peacebuilding, with GCBL serving as their bridge to the United Nations. Under the guidance of the GCBL, the GCCP brings together visionaries, decision-makers, and influencers who recognize that true power lies not in domination, but in collaboration. This is not diplomacy as usual. This is a movement that insists on integrity, ethics, and unity as the cornerstones of global progress. The UN special advisory status confirms that GCBL is not only a chamber of leaders, but a trusted guardian of global cooperation, dialogue, and peace - standing where business and humanity meet, and where tomorrow is shaped. Learn More The Special Advisory Role in the United Nations (UN). The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) is empowered to contribute expertise to global policy-making, and collaborate with governments, institutions, and civil society. Global cooperation, dialogue, and peace. Join Us Now!

Global Chamber of Business Leaders is a part of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty. Together with the world's largest companies GCBL is supporting the development of an ambitious and effective treaty to end plastic pollution. BUSINESS COALITION FOR A GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY Together with the world's largest companies GCBL is supporting the development of an ambitious and effective treaty to end plastic pollution. Global Chamber of Business Leaders is a part of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty. Together with the world's largest companies GCBL is supporting the development of an ambitious and effective treaty to end plastic pollution. Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty brings together businesses and financial institutions committed to supporting the development of an ambitious, effective and legally binding United Nations (UN) treaty to end plastic pollution. The coalition is convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Wide Fund (WWF) organisation, in collaboration with aligned businesses and supported by strategic Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) partners. Circular economy in which plastic never becomes waste or pollution, and the value of products and materials is retained in the economy. A comprehensive circular economy approach can address the root causes of plastic pollution, and contribute to the global efforts to combat the climate and biodiversity crisis, while delivering economic, environmental, and social benefits. Learn More Supporting the development of an ambitious treaty to end plastic pollution. Circular economy in which plastic never becomes waste or pollution, and the value of products and materials is retained in the economy. Contribute to the global efforts to combat the climate crisis. Join Us Now!

The Global Coalition for Cooperation and Peace (GCCP) was born under the umbrella of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL). Peace is not the absence of conflict - it is the triumph of cooperation over division, of vision over fear, of humanity over narrow interest. Only United we can Stand for Peace. Cooperation - Trust - Peace. Act Now. GLOBAL COALITION FOR COOPERATION AND PEACE Only United we can Stand for Peace. Cooperation - Trust - Peace. Act Now. Peace is not the absence of conflict - it is the triumph of cooperation over division, of vision over fear, of humanity over narrow interest. The Global Coalition for Cooperation and Peace (GCCP) was born under the powerful umbrella of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) to give shape to this conviction. We do not believe in passive ideals. We believe in active cooperation - between nations, cultures, businesses, and individuals. Peace cannot be dictated; it must be constructed, negotiated, and relentlessly defended. The GCCP stands as a rallying force for leaders who understand that prosperity without peace is fragile, and that peace without cooperation is impossible. Our mission is clear: to mobilize global leadership and collective responsibility for a world where peace is more than a hope - it is a lived reality. We challenge complacency, reject indifference, and refuse to accept a world where division is seen as destiny. Under the guidance of the GCBL, the GCCP brings together visionaries, decision-makers, and influencers who recognize that true power lies not in domination, but in collaboration. This is not diplomacy as usual. This is a movement that insists on integrity, ethics, and unity as the cornerstones of global progress. The future will belong to those who dare to cooperate. The GCCP exists to ensure that peace is not the exception but the foundation of the world we are building - together. The Reward of Our Unity is Peace. Act Now! Become an Ambassador of the Global Coalition for Cooperation and Peace. Cooperation - Trust - Peace. Contact Us

The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) is officially registered with the European Commission (EC) through its unique Participant Identification Code (PIC), granting the organization full eligibility to access and compete for European Union (EU) funding opportunities. This recognition is not merely administrative; it is a seal of credibility and institutional trust. GATEWAY TO EUROPEAN COMMISSION FUNDS AND TENDERS Granting the organization full eligibility to access and compete for European Union (EU) funding opportunities. The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) is officially registered with the European Commission (EC) through its unique Participant Identification Code (PIC), granting the organization full eligibility to access and compete for European Union (EU) funding opportunities. This recognition is not merely administrative; it is a seal of credibility and institutional trust. Being part of the European Commission’s Participant Register positions GCBL among the recognized entities that can directly engage in EU-supported programs such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, CEF, LIFE, and other major initiatives. With its PIC status, GCBL is empowered to form strategic consortia, lead international projects, and attract funding streams that advance innovation, cooperation, and sustainable development across the globe. This registration underscores GCBL’s standing as a trusted and globally relevant institution, capable of bridging policy, business, and civil society. It proves that GCBL not only speaks about responsibility and leadership but is structurally embedded in the most important European frameworks of cooperation and financial support. For our partners and stakeholders, this means that every collaboration with GCBL opens direct pathways to European resources, cross-border partnerships, and high-level impact projects. The PIC registration is more than a number - it is a gateway to shaping the future at the heart of Europe, with GCBL as a driving force. Learn More The directly engagement in EU-supported programs. GCBL is empowered to form strategic consortia, lead international projects, and attract funding streams that advance innovation, cooperation, and sustainable development across the globe. A gateway to shaping the future at the heart of Europe. Join Us Now!

The GCBL - Global Chamber of Business Leaders - YBLP - Young Business Leaders Program aims to be the largest and most accessible ecosystem for young business leaders across the globe. YOUNG BUSINESS LEADERS PROGRAM Goal & Mission of the YBLP The Young Business Leaders Program (YBLP) is designed to become the world’s most dynamic and purpose-driven ecosystem for aspiring young leaders - students, visionaries, and early-career professionals who are not only ambitious but deeply committed to shaping a more ethical, sustainable, and cooperative future. YBLP is not merely a leadership incubator; it is a global movement aligned with the core values of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders and the Global Coalition for Cooperation and Peace. Our mission is to empower the next generation of leaders to become catalysts of change - individuals capable of leading with integrity, courage, and global responsibility. We are committed to delivering tangible contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), accelerating ethical business innovation, and fostering environmental and social impact - through high-level networking, intercultural dialogue, and real-world collaboration. This is leadership redefined: globally connected, ethically grounded, and future-focused. Values & Culture The GCBL–Young Business Leaders Program (YBLP) proudly welcomes members from all backgrounds and walks of life. Our community is built on inclusion without exception - regardless of ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, race, religion, or origin. We are united by a shared commitment to the principles of respect, empathy, tolerance, and human dignity - values that are not only encouraged but expected of every member of our global network. At the core of our mission lies an unwavering dedication to ethics and integrity. These are not mere ideals - they are active foundations that guide our decisions, shape our interactions, and define the way we lead. We are a listening organization. We value ideas, welcome diverse perspectives, and embrace thoughtful dialogue. Every voice matters, and every opinion deserves to be heard with attention, care, and responsibility. This is not just a program. It is a community of future leaders who believe that ethical leadership is the only leadership that truly shapes the future. MEMBERSHIP Our program proudly welcomes members from all industries, sectors, and professional backgrounds - at any stage of their careers. We place special emphasis on participation from young professionals and emerging leaders aged 18 to 35, with dedicated programs and committees tailored to their growth and global impact. From sustainability and innovation to advocacy, ethics, and education, we strive to deliver meaningful, measurable value. We empower our members to lead with purpose - and to take active responsibility for shaping a better world. Due to our current focus on several high-level international projects, new membership intake is temporarily paused. However, we are pleased to announce that admissions will reopen soon, and we encourage all interested individuals to stay connected and prepare to join this dynamic and values-driven global community. The future of leadership starts here - and it starts with you. See the YBLP delegates Apply for the YBLP membership BENEFITS OF THE YOUNG BUSINESS LEADERS PROGRAM Dedication and diligence must always be rewarded. Members of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders Young Business Leaders Program are enjoying advantages derived from being part of this global community of leaders. Soon, You Will Be Able to Discover Your Unique Value with Us - and Join the Leading Path Toward a Sustainable, Unified, and Innovative Future. JOIN US NOW! 5 1 2 3 4 5 ADVANTAGES OF BEING PART OF THE YOUNG BUSINESS LEADERS PROGRAM – A LEADING GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF LEADERS: COLLABORATION WITH MEMBERS, EXECUTIVES, AND OTHER DELEGATES OF YBLP ACROSS THE WORLD PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL SUMMIT OF GCBL, AND ON ALL EVENTS MENTORSHIP WITH OUR BOARD OF ADVISORS, GCBL DELEGATES, AND EXECUTIVE TEAM POTENTIAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH BUSINESSES, ENTERPRISES AND ORGANISATIONS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE GCBL PREFERENTIAL RATES AND DISCOUNTS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH GCBL MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. JOIN THE YBLP NOW! Don't wait, become a GCBL-YBLP delegate today. Apply for the YBLP membership

The GCBL - Global Chamber of Business Leaders encourages younger business leaders, executives and professionals at all stages of their career growth to join us, contributing their knowledge and perspective to all members. Through mentorship programs, we are committed to leading the way to a sustainable, unified and innovative future. MEET THE YBLP DELEGATES OF THE GCBL Delegates of the Young Business Leaders Program (YBLP) - a future of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders. NIGEL SCICLUNA YBLP Delegate for Malta ASHLEY MARIA YBLP Delegate for the United States of America SHOBHAN K. MISHRA YBLP Delegate for India JUŠ JAVORNIK YBLP Delegate for Slovenia UNA VIDAKOVIC YBLP Delegate for Serbia ABUBAKAR U. SHATTIMA YBLP Delegate for Nigeria ELIZABETH MILLS YBLP Delegate for the United States of America ANNE JOHANSSON YBLP Delegate for Sweden VIKTORIYA SATAROVA YBLP Delegate for Kazakhstan FARIDA A. ABUBAKAR YBLP Delegate for Nigeria MARKOS FILI YBLP Delegate for Cyprus SAEED BLACKNALL YBLP Delegate for the United States of America JELISA SHANJANA YBLP Delegate for Malaysia JOHAN PRETTRE YBLP Delegate for France EVGENIA CHAMILOU YBLP Delegate for Cyprus GEORG VASSILENKO YBLP Delegate for Slovakia LILY SAUNDERS YBLP Delegate for the United States of America REUBEN OCHENI YBLP Delegate for Nigeria DENISA GOKOVI YBLP Delegate for Albania MURMAN ALAVIDZE YBLP Delegate for Georgia MILOSH RISTOSKI YBLP Delegate for North Macedonia NICOLATTE MATUKU YBLP Delegate for South Africa ROMAN M. TOMASCHITZ YBLP Delegate for Hungary MORGAN SAUNDERS YBLP Delegate for the United States of America MAXIMILIAN FISCHL YBLP Delegate for Austria NIKA SIRADZE YBLP Delegate for Georgia VESA HOXHA YBLP Delegate for North Macedonia SHATHA J.S. ALQRINAWI YBLP Delegate for Palestine KEISHAWN BLACKSTONE YBLP Delegate for the United States of America THAIS DE MELO RIOS YBLP Delegate for Brasil. LUNARA TUMANCHINA YBLP Delegate for Turkey VICTORIA NICOLAOU YBLP Delegate for the United Kingdom NAZRIN SHAHNAZ PEER MOHAMED YBLP Delegate for Malaysia About the YBLP Delegates of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders The Global Chamber of Business Leaders encourages younger business leaders, executives and professionals at all stages of their career growth to join us, contributing their knowledge and perspective to all members. Through mentorship programs, we are committed to leading the way to a sustainable, unified and innovative future. Participate in our dedicated programs and committees designed specifically for younger members. From sustainability and technology to advocacy and education, we endeavor to provide unique and singular value, which can only be found at the GCBL. Young leaders, join us today!

Appointments in GCBL. The Opportunity To Change The World, Which We Give To The Best Professional Like You. In the esteemed halls of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders, the continuous pursuit of excellence propels our commitment to assembling a dynamic team of professionals across various roles within the organization. APPOINTMENTS IN GCBL The Opportunity To Change The World, Which We Give To The Best Professional Like You APPOINTMENTS IN GCBL In the esteemed halls of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders, the continuous pursuit of excellence propels our commitment to assembling a dynamic team of professionals across various roles within the organization. Whether fostering the growth of our structural frameworks or enhancing the impact of our transformative programs, our endeavor is to identify and appoint individuals who embody the pinnacle of representation for our organization in every corner of the world. Our quest does not have geographical boundaries as we seek to elevate our presence in each country and territory by handpicking the foremost representatives. Simultaneously, we engage in the meticulous selection of top-tier management personnel and domain experts, ensuring a diverse tapestry of talent that reflects the multifaceted nature of our global enterprise. At the heart of our appointment philosophy lies the belief that every individual deserving of an opportunity should be afforded the chance to contribute their unique skills and perspectives. We recognize not only their exceptional professional acumen but also their unwavering commitment to executing assigned tasks with diligence and enthusiasm. Crucially, our selections are grounded in a steadfast adherence to ethical principles, a profound respect for fellow human beings, and an unyielding commitment to integrity. Our appointment process is a reflection of our dedication to building a team that not only excels in their respective fields but also shares our core values. As we welcome new executives into the Global Chamber of Business Leaders, we anticipate the creation of a collective force that champions ethical practices, fosters mutual respect, and upholds the highest standards of integrity. Together, we forge a path towards a brighter, more sustainable future for the global business community. 2023 Years of Opportunity: Welcome

Apply for the membership in GCBL - Global Chamber of Business Leaders. Individual membership, Corporate membership and YBLP - Young Business Leaders Program. Access to the tools, resources, network, new markets and global professionals you need to ensure you have opportunities for innovation, personal growth, and success on platform of collaboration, career development, advocacy and leadership. Members Form. members@gc-bl.org APPLY NOW FOR THE MEMBERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS You can directly apply for GCBL membership by clicking the button below. Click to get the membership application. New members of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders Welcome! JOIN THE GLOBAL CHAMBER OF BUSINESS LEADERS - WHERE VISIONARIES SHAPE THE FUTURE The Global Chamber of Business Leaders is a coalition of governmental leaders, CEOs and executives, entrepreneurs, investors and business and industry leaders who share a common vision: The connected and sustainable well-being and growth of business in a disruptive and ever-evolving global economy. WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF THE GCBL? Joining GCBL isn’t just joining an organization - it’s stepping into the future. 🌍 Global Recognition and Prestige Connect your name, brand, or business with an elite international community of world changers. GCBL stands for credibility, influence, and global respect. 🌍 Direct Access to Global Decision-Makers Membership opens doors to the highest levels of global business and diplomacy - from billionaires and investors to CEOs, ministers, and international power brokers. 🌍 Help Shape the Future - Don’t Just Observe It Be heard where global strategies are crafted. Participate in international projects, investment summits, high-level diplomatic forums, and exclusive business events. 🌍 Build Your Influence and Global Visibility GCBL doesn’t just create connections - it builds authority. Members gain international exposure through GTM, strategic platforms, media partnerships, and curated opportunities. 🌍 A Partner for Sustainability and Peace With GCBL, you stand at the forefront of responsible global leadership. Through the Global Coalition for Cooperation and Peace, you actively contribute to unity, sustainability, and lasting peace. 🌍 One Year of Membership – Unlimited Global Opportunity Each GCBL membership lasts one full year, regardless of the entry point. That year grants you unmatched access, visibility, and potential. Extend it - and your year of opportunity becomes a lifetime of global impact. 🌍 Strategic Collaborations with Global Titans As a GCBL member, you gain privileged access to high-level collaborations with multinational corporations, sovereign wealth funds, innovation clusters, and international initiatives. These are not just introductions - they are invitations to co-lead projects with the world’s most influential institutions. 🌍 Thought Leadership and Legacy Building Membership elevates you as more than a business leader - it positions you as a global voice. Through keynote engagements, expert panels, published insights, and elite roundtables, you shape dialogue and build a lasting legacy. 🌍 A Seat at the Table of History GCBL is not an observer in global transformation - it is one of its key architects. As a member, you are invited to actively influence the economic, diplomatic, and social shifts defining our time. This is not just membership. It is participation in writing the next chapter of global leadership. Membership Form Corporate Membership GCBL - YBLP MEMBERSHIP Our Young Business Leaders Program is designed for members between 18-35, offering a platform of collaboration, career development, advocacy and leadership. The Global Chamber of Business Leaders encourages younger business leaders, executives and professionals at all stages of their career growth to join us, contributing their knowledge and perspective to all members. Through mentorship programs, we are committed to leading the way to a sustainable, unified and innovative future. JOIN THE GCBL YBLP NOW! Participate in our dedicated GCBL YBLP programs and committees designed specifically for younger members. From sustainability and technology to advocacy and education, we endeavor to provide unique and singular value, which can only be found at the GCBL. 5 Advantages of being part of the Young Business Leaders Program - a leading global community of leaders: 1. Collaboration with members, executives, and other delegates of GCBL YBLP across the world. 2. Participation in the annual summit of GCBL, and on all events. 3. Mentorship with our Board of Advisors, GCBL delegates, and executive team. 4. Potential internship opportunities with businesses, enterprises and organizations that are members of the GCBL. 5. Preferential rates and discounts for services provided through GCBL member organizations. YBLP Membership Form YBLP Membership CONTACT US IN CASE OF FURTHER QUESTIONS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE APPLICATION FORM? In case of problems with obtaining membership forms, or in case you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff will be happy to answer any of your questions and help solve any problem. We are at your disposal 24/7. Membership Contact Us CONTACT US members@gc-bl.org Members Form Members Form First Name Last Name Email Code Phone Company Full Address Subject Message Submit Thank you for submitting! Membership Form