Sam Stephens is the chief executive of the AB InBev Foundation (ABIF), a leading global philanthropy that invests in public health, sustainable development, and humanitarian initiatives around the world. Prior to his role at ABIF, he spent 20 years leading international NGOs and philanthropies focused on sustainable development and humanitarian causes, including entities like the International Center for Sustainable Development and the Clean the World Foundation. In addition to his work at ABIF, Sam is heavily involved in global leadership groups, including Concordia, the World Economic Forum, the Global Impact Council, the World Health Organization, the Clinton Global Initiative, and more. Sam has served as a Professor of International Business and is a frequent speaker and advisor on international development, humanitarian affairs, and strategic philanthropy topics globally. Based in New York City, his work has taken him to more than 110 countries around the world.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Public Sector
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela’s democracy movement, as the third and final recipient of the 2026 Concordia Leadership Award, recognized for
