Transforming Urban Cardiovascular Health
At the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit, leaders from across sectors gathered to address one of the most pressing global health challenges: cardiovascular disease in rapidly growing urban environments. In partnership with Novartis Foundation, a Principal Programming Partner of the Summit, Concordia convened a diverse group of stakeholders, from policymakers and healthcare experts to technology leaders and civil society organizations. The goal […]
Concordia releases its 2025 Europe Summit Report
This June, Concordia proudly convened a distinguished assembly of leaders from across government, business, civil society and academia in the historic city of London. Set at the iconic Church House, where the first United Nations Security Council meeting was held, we gathered to address the defining issues shaping the future of Europe and beyond. Throughout the Summit, […]
Concordia Welcomes Malcolm Turnbull to Leadership Council
Concordia is honored to announce that The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, former 29th Prime Minister of Australia, has joined its Leadership Council. With a distinguished career in governance and business affairs, Mr. Turnbull brings invaluable expertise to Concordia’s mission of fostering cross-sector collaboration to address global challenges. While Prime Minister, he reformed Australia’s personal income tax, […]
Concordia Amazonas Initiative – Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center: Briefing
Concordia convened a multi-day, cross-sectoral gathering focused on advancing sustainable, inclusive, and scalable solutions for the Amazon region. This strategic convening brought together private and public sector organizations, non-profits, international organizations, and others to explore actionable pathways that elevate environmental stewardship, nature-based solutions, and bioeconomic development. The gathering was divided into two groups, Finance and […]
How to keep the free media alive
As the world fixates on polarisation in major Western democracies, it’s easy to overlook that some of the most important battles for press freedom are being fought not in Washington, Brussels, or London — but in countries like Armenia, Georgia, Tunisia, and Moldova. Places where independent journalism is both more vital and more vulnerable. The […]
Concordia Welcomes Sheila Davis to Leadership Council
Concordia is pleased to welcome Dr. Sheila Davis, Chief Executive Officer at Partners In Health (PIH), to its Leadership Council, bringing extensive expertise in the field of medicine. Dr. Davis serves as Chief Executive Officer at PIH, a global health nonprofit organization rooted in social justice that brings the benefits of modern medical science to […]
Dr. Vera Songwe Joins Concordia’s Leadership Council
Concordia is pleased to welcome Dr. Vera Songwe to its Leadership Council, bringing extensive expertise in global finance, economic development, and climate policy. Dr. Songwe is the Chair and Founder of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility. She is also a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Brookings Institution with Global Development. A renowned economist and climate […]
Concordia Welcomes Eamon Gilmore to Leadership Council
Concordia is honored to announce that The Hon. Eamon Gilmore, former EU Special Representative for Human Rights and former Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland, has joined its Leadership Council. With a distinguished career in governance and international diplomacy, Mr. Gilmore brings invaluable expertise to Concordia’s mission of fostering cross-sector collaboration to address global challenges. Highlighting […]
Concordia Welcomes Alex Gorsky to Leadership Council
Alex Gorsky, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, has joined the Concordia Leadership Council. With a distinguished career in healthcare and a commitment to leadership and innovation, Mr. Gorsky brings invaluable expertise to Concordia’s mission of fostering cross-sector collaboration to address global challenges. Mr. Gorsky began his career at Johnson & […]
Concordia Welcomes The Hon. Wilbur Ross to Leadership Council
Concordia is pleased to announce that The Hon. Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and a globally recognized leader in investment and economic strategy, has joined its Leadership Council. With an extensive background in finance, restructuring, and international business, Secretary Ross will bring invaluable insight to Concordia’s mission of fostering cross-sector collaboration […]
Orette Bruce Golding Joins Concordia Leadership Council
Concordia is honored to announce that The Hon. Orette Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister of Jamaica, has joined its Leadership Council. With a distinguished career spanning politics, governance, and international diplomacy, Mr. Golding brings invaluable expertise to Concordia’s mission of fostering cross-sector collaboration to address global challenges. A respected statesman, Mr. Golding served as Prime […]