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Carrie Freeman

Carrie Freeman, Co-CEO of SecondMuse, and the 2021 YPO Global Impact Award winner, has directly engaged with more than 200,00 people through economic education, facilitating USD600 million in investment and incubated more than 500 companies. Learn how Carrie supports businesses in building diverse, resilient economies.

Patricia Nzolantima

Patricia Nzolantima is the founder and CEO of the International Working Ladies Group, which helps women utilize their full potential, emancipate themselves and use their leadership to bring positive changes. Out of that work, she also created the Working Ladies WIA Hub, the first female accelerator in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Learn how Patricia is empowering African women through business.

Teresa Yang

Teresa Yang is recognized for her sustainable work as Vice Chairman of Esquel, a textile and apparel manufacturing company that embraces a vision of “Making a Difference.” Ethics, environment, exploration, excellence and education form the foundation of the company’s culture and approach. About 55,000 people work for Esquel, producing more than 100 million garments annually. Learn how she’s embracing sustainability to create value beyond profit.

YPO members in the news

Here’s the secret to truly engaged employees
25.06.2025
Leadership

Here’s the secret to truly engaged employees

Dave Garrison shares with The CEO Magazine how CEOs can rapidly rebuild engagement and company culture by leading with purpose and authenticity.

How to make lasting change this International Women’s Day
08.03.2025
Leadership

How to make lasting change this International Women’s Day

Olubunmi Aboderin-Talabi, Debby Carreau and Janine Grainger speak with The CEO Magazine about how they are making changes in their businesses and beyond.

Where to Use AI and Where to Rely Only on Humans
29.01.2025
Tech and Innovation

Where to Use AI and Where to Rely Only on Humans

Sri Sharma shares insights on where AI drives ecommerce growth and where human judgment still reigns.

Outlook on Japan’s retail sector
20.10.2024
Business Management

Outlook on Japan’s retail sector

Ernie Higa weighs in on the effects of Japan’s weakened yen, evolving wage dynamics, and changing consumer behavior post pandemic with Bloomberg.

Why this CEO doesn’t like flying business class
25.06.2024
Chief Executive Stories

Why this CEO doesn’t like flying business class

Simon Griffiths reflects on how staying true to mission, values and simplicity continues to shape his leadership and business growth with Australian Financial Review.

Podcast: Simon Cohen, CEO of Henco Global, sits down with Dr. Rod Berger
28.09.2023

Podcast: Simon Cohen, CEO of Henco Global, sits down with Dr. Rod Berger

Simon Cohen, President, and CEO of Henco Global sat down with Dr. Rod Berger at YPO in New York this month.

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