United World Leaders
Independent · Nonpartisan · Nonprofit

Empowering leaders to create a meaningful impact that shapes the future.

United World Leaders brings together some of the world’s most distinguished leaders and institutions to advance socioeconomic prosperity, international cooperation and peace across nations.

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The Board

Twenty-eight former Presidents and Prime Ministers, led by the Chairman and the Executive Committee.

Offices and terms from official records and public encyclopaedias. Titles as listed on unitedworldleaders.org/board-members.

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An institution built for action

Its purpose extends far beyond bringing accomplished individuals together.

Who it convenes

Leaders from every sector

Current and former Presidents and Prime Ministers, senior government and diplomatic dignitaries, and leaders of civil society, philanthropy, academia, science, medicine, enterprise and investment.

What it provides

A credible institutional platform

A global ecosystem through which leaders transform ideas, relationships, experience and resources into action and measurable impact.

How it is measured

By what relationships make possible

Initiatives launched, collaborations created, opportunities developed, lives improved, and meaningful and lasting impact achieved.

A defining principle

Leaders create through it, not only participate

Distinguished leaders may propose, establish and lead Councils and initiatives addressing issues to which they can make a meaningful contribution, with the Institution supporting, expanding and amplifying their work.

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Strategic mandate

Five commitments set out in the Organizational Charter.

  • Facilitate pre-emptive and preventive diplomacy among nations and global leaders.
  • Support foreign direct investment, capital formation and economic development.
  • Advance humanitarian and development initiatives across education, health, sustainability, innovation and resilience.
  • Convene high-level global forums, summits and private strategic engagements.
  • Establish strategic partnerships with governments, sovereign entities, foundations, corporations, family offices and institutions.
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Councils and programs

Members lead Councils on the issues where they can contribute most. Each Council carries its own seal, drawn from its name.

Council

Global Consular Leadership Council

Chaired by His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Božović, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York.

Council

Council on the Integrity of Governance in the Age of AI

Chaired by Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven.

Program

Young United World Leaders

Educational programs, mentorship and engagement with global leaders, preparing emerging leaders to take meaningful roles in their communities, nations and the world.

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Honorary Members

43 ambassadors, ministers, legislators, mayors and leaders of enterprise and civil society who support the Institution’s work.

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Press releases

Appointments, Members and initiatives, as announced by the Institution.

Press release

Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Božović Appointed Chairman of the United World Leaders Global Consular Leadership Council

United World Leaders is pleased to announce the appointment of His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Božović, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York…

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14 May 2026Press release

Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven to Chair the United World Leaders Council on the Integrity of Governance in the Age of AI

United World Leaders, the Institution of global government and business leaders, capital…

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27 February 2026Press release

Former Minister of Economy and Finance of Madagascar Rindra Rabarinirinarison Joins United World Leaders

United World Leaders (the “Institution”) proudly announces the addition of Rindra Rabarinirinarison…

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The United World Leaders ecosystem

Two organizations with separate governance, working together where their purposes meet.

Global leadership · Collaboration · Impact

United World Leaders

The independent, nonpartisan nonprofit platform bringing distinguished leaders and institutions together to advance international cooperation, socioeconomic prosperity, peace and meaningful global impact.

Economic development · Investment · Innovation

United World Leaders Society

A separate organization engaged in economic development, investment, business cooperation and innovation, established in part to create sustainable resources for the mission of United World Leaders.

United World Leaders Organizational CharterIndependent · Nonpartisan · Nonprofit
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Organizational charter

United World Leaders is fully independent and autonomous, and is not affiliated with nor governed by any single institution or government.

Purpose

Peace, stability and prosperity

An independent, politically neutral global leadership institution established to advance peace, stability and socioeconomic prosperity through pre-emptive diplomacy, strategic cooperation and execution-driven global initiatives.

Mission

From dialogue to action

To convene the world’s most influential leaders across government, business, finance and civil society, and to translate dialogue into action by facilitating diplomacy, investment and partnerships that generate measurable and lasting impact.

Values

What the Institution holds to

  • Political neutrality
  • Integrity and transparency
  • Action over rhetoric
  • Global inclusivity
  • Long-term, sustainable impact
Governance

A structured framework

  • Chairman: strategic direction; represents the Institution globally
  • Executive Committee: fiduciary oversight of executive decisions
  • Boards of Directors: strategic governance and advice
  • Councils: global leaders and subject-matter experts
  • Executive Leadership: programs and operational strategy
  • New Membership Committee: reviews applications for the Executive Committee
Ethics Statement
Leadership without integrity cannot create lasting impact.
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Membership

Applications are reviewed by the New Membership Committee, which makes its recommendations to the Executive Committee.

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