From Noble Roots to the Youngest Speaker Lord Fatafehi Kinikinilau Fakafānua grew up with the weight of history on his shoulders. His title, inherited through generations, ties him to the storied estates of Maʻufanga, Ngaʻakau, and Faleloa, and with it, a responsibility to serve both his people and the land.
When Dan Thomas joined the United Nations in 2000, the Millennium Development Goals were just beginning to reshape the way the world thought about poverty and development. He found himself in the center of the effort to craft a shared global narrative, one that could mobilize governments and citizens alike.
Tim Gokey has led Broadridge Financial Solutions since 2019, overseeing its evolution into one of the world’s leading fintech firms powering investing, governance, and corporate communications. Under his leadership, Broadridge has deepened its role as a trusted infrastructure partner for global capital markets while embedding sustainability, governance, and innovation at
Tuvalu’s Voice at the United Nations As Tuvalu marks the 25th anniversary of joining the United Nations later this month, the country’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Dr. Tapugao Falefou, is determined to ensure the milestone is not just a celebration of sovereignty but also a rallying cry for action.
A Corporate Leader on Climate Action Erin Meezan is Chief Sustainability Officer at JLL (Fortune 200, NYSE: JLL), where she plays a dual role—advancing the firm’s ESG commitments, including its ambitious Net Zero 2040 goal, while also serving on the leadership team of JLL’s Sustainability Services and ESG business. Widely
A Career Steeped in Development and Diplomacy When H.E. Ole Thonke was appointed Denmark’s Climate Ambassador and Undersecretary for Development Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the move was widely seen as both a reflection of his personal experience and a statement of Denmark’s global intent. Thonke had already
Driving Global ESG Strategy Carrie Sabin serves as Senior Vice President of Corporate Sustainability at Stantec, where she leads enterprise-wide ESG strategy, reporting directly to the C-Suite and presenting regularly to the board. She oversees global ESG performance, disclosures, ratings, and compliance with frameworks including GRI, TCFD, and SASB. Under
Astrid Schomaker was appointed Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in April 2024 by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. In this role, she leads global efforts to address one of humanity’s greatest challenges: the loss of biodiversity. A Career in Diplomacy and Environmental Leadership Before joining the
NEW ORLEANS — Troy von Otnott has spent nearly two decades searching for the next frontier in clean energy. He helped ignite Louisiana’s solar industry in 2008, turning a fledgling sector into a regional powerhouse. Now, as the chief executive of HotRok Energy, he is convinced that geothermal power is
ADDIS ABABA — In a year when the global economy is searching for new engines of growth, H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is betting on Africa. As Chairperson of the African Union Commission, he has made it his mission to ensure the continent is no longer seen solely through the lens
