230 leaders from business, government, academia, media, non-profit organizations and arts chosen from around the world
Geneva, Switzerland, 25 February 2009 – The World Economic Forum has announced the Young Global Leaders (YGL) 2009. The honour, bestowed each year by the Forum, recognizes and acknowledges between 200 and 300 outstanding young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.
http://www.weforum.org/en/media/Latest%20Press%20Releases/PR_YGL2009
Eboo Patel (USA)
Salimah Ebrahim (Canada)
List – http://www.weforum.org/docs/ygl/YGL_Honorees_2009.pdf