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Accountable Leadership. Women's Empowerment. Youth Development. The Forum is London-based and was incubated at Oxford University’s Said Business School in 2011.

Global Thinkers Forum (GTF) is a non-profit organisation with a core mission to promote values-based thinking and accountability in leadership. It was launched in 2012 under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania al Abdullah in Amman, Jordan. Global Thinkers Forum has a network of influencers and partners that reach more than 70 countries around the world and engages leaders across business, phi

lanthropy, academia, science, civil society, NGOs and government. GTF has partnered with some of the world’s leading brands, organisations and foundations and has an advisory board consisting of social impact focused leaders from over 20 countries. Global Thinkers Forum promotes positive change by fostering conversations, collaboration and accountable leadership. Youth and women are catalysts for innovation and forward thinking, and we actively promote their empowerment and engagement through international mentoring.

30/04/2026

We are excited to have Junaid Nawaz from among our 2026 ! He is a computer engineer focused on youth empowerment and aspiring to an MSc in Cybersecurity. His is Reem N Bsaiso, senior consultant in knowledge-based economy and human capital policy.

17/04/2026

Congratulations to Barikisu Kassim, our 2026 mentee from , an aspiring environmental researcher and advocate for sustainable development. Her is Ahmed Yimam, sociologist, researcher, and university instructor focused on inclusion and equity.

01/04/2026

Meet our 2026 mentee from , Apongseh Ateh, a young communicator and humanitarian. Her is award-winning journalist Shahira Amin, recognised by UNICEF for advancing women and children’s rights.

12/03/2026

We are excited to have Lubna Sharif from among our 2026 ! She is a Visiting English Lecturer at Government Degree College for Girls. Her is Dr Aurora Martin, leader and advocate for gender equality and human rights.

05/03/2026

We introduce our mentee from Dorcas Mumbi, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, gender equality, and inclusive development. Her is Richard J. Cook, a former senior UN civil servant.

27/02/2026

Marcia Pregal is our mentee from , with 20+ years in finance across Brazil, Australia, and the UK. Her is Val Gonzalez, CFO with two decades of global nonprofit finance and leadership experience.

25/02/2026

Meet our 2026 mentee from , Azzan Mustafa Ndolo, a Diploma in Accountancy student and youth project leader. His is Dr Maria Frangieh, entrepreneur and University lecturer in Digital Transformation and Marketing.

13/02/2026

Congratulations to Najwa Maqbool, our 2026 mentee from the —an educator and social impact leader with 10+ years in education, youth development, and social inclusion. Her mentor is Robert Baker, Founder & CEO of Potentia Talent Consulting and D&I thought leader.

30/01/2026

Richard F. Colker is Founder and Managing Partner at the Colker, Gelardin & Co, a private investment banking partnership whose main activities are international corporate finance advisory services.
Read his interview here: https://shorturl.at/VlZLw
We are grateful to our mentors who are committed to contributing to our mentees’ professional and personal development.

28/01/2026

Raghupathy Narayanamurthy is an IT Professional and Entrepreneur looking for opportunities to mentor, advise and work with startup or early stage companies that are looking to establish themselves in the market. Read his interview here: https://shorturl.at/jv0Z4
We are grateful to our mentors who are committed to contributing to our mentees’ professional and personal development.

23/01/2026

Dorinda Marques da Silva is an Assistant researcher at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, and her activities are mainly focused on functional processes for the removal of environmental pollutants from water. Read her interview here: https://shorturl.at/5I43d
We are grateful to our mentors who are committed to contributing to our mentees’ professional and personal development.

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