Concordia Announces New Executive Director and Senior Programming Director Roles
Dear friends, Following the success of the 14th Concordia Annual Summit earlier this Fall, and in preparation for our pivotal 15th Anniversary next year, we have made some important leadership changes within our organization. On behalf of the Concordia Leadership Council and Board of Directors, we are excited to announce the following important appointments: Hanne […]
Stop Putting the Pressure to Save the Planet on Our Kids
When it comes to caring for our youth, Whitney Houston said it best: I believe the children are our future / Teach them well and let them lead the way. But some time between the release of her hit “Greatest Love of All” and now, we’ve lost the plot. Looking back on what has been […]
The Rt Hon the Baroness May of Maidenhead appointed to the Concordia Leadership Council
Concordia proudly welcomes The Rt Hon the Baroness May of Maidenhead, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, to the Leadership Council. Having served as Member of Parliament for Maidenhead since 1997, Lady May has held various positions within Parliament, including membership in the Shadow Cabinet from 1999 to 2010. Notably, she made history as […]
Innovators in Rare Disease Diagnosis and Care Compete for The Amgen Prize and $150,0000 in Prize Funding at the Concordia Annual Summit
Pictured: Rick V., who lives with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), and his wife and care partner Debby Over 400 million people around the world are affected by rare diseases. Receiving a diagnosis can take years, if at all. Even if diagnosis is possible, treatment can be challenging due to the lack of FDA-approved medicine in […]
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex in conversation with young recipients of The Diana Award at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, will participate in the 14th Concordia Annual Summit in New York, where The Diana Award will take center stage in a conversation focused on youth empowerment and mental health. The Duke will join Dr. Tessy Ojo, CBE, CEO of The Diana Award, alongside two recipients of The Legacy Award, […]
Mr. Darren Walker, Dr. Albert Bourla, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to be awarded Concordia Leadership Award at the 2024 Annual Summit this September
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will […]
Concordia releases its 2024 Europe Summit Report
It’s our pleasure to share the 2024 Concordia Europe Summit Report, centered around three themes: The Energy Transition; Economic Growth & Competitiveness; and, Cooperation, Peace & Security. Taking place this May in Porto, Portugal, the 2024 Concordia Europe Summit convened an intimate group of decision-makers from across the world for a set of high-level, interactive, […]
Building a Sustainable Future: Insights from the Concordia and Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre Partnership
The Guiana Shield, an essential biodiversity hotspot spanning six countries in Latin America, plays a pivotal role in our planet’s ecological framework. This region is home to approximately 18% of the world’s freshwater resources and hosts an extraordinary variety of flora and fauna. It encompasses 13,000 vascular plant species, 1,000 species of birds and freshwater […]
CONCORDIA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Concordia’s Board of Directors has announced Director Committee Assignments as well as the formation of two new Committees: Budget & Investment and Nominating & Governance. The Audit Committee, chaired by Adriana Henriquez, consists of Nicholas Logothetis, Regina Sheridan, Tatiana Torres, and KJ Wang, and is responsible for reviewing financial results, audit results, and internal controls, […]
Sesame Workshop’s Sherrie Westin appointed to the Concordia Leadership Council
Marking a significant development in the growth of the Leadership Council, Concordia is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherrie Westin, President & Interim CEO of Sesame Workshop, as its latest member. “Sherrie has been deeply involved in Concordia for a number of years now, both in her individual role as Senior Advisor and through […]
Concordia Announces Strategic Partnership with the Fund for Nature Centered Around the Concordia Amazonas Initiative
At the 2024 Americas Summit, Concordia announced a partnership with CrossBoundary Group’s Fund for Nature (FFN). The announcement was made publicly during the session Expanding Access to Capital for Nature-Based Carbon Projects featuring H.E. Iván Duque, Former President of the Republic of Colombia and Chair of the Concordia Amazonas Initiative, Kate Wharton, Managing Director and […]