UNITAR Appoints Anastasios Economou, YPO Global Chairman and Founder of iGroup, to Advisory Board of the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy
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GENEVA, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has appointed
iGroup founder and YPO's (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3488585-1&h=3659939741&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ypo.org%2F&a=YPO) Global Chairman Anastasios Economou to the Advisory Board of its Division for
Multilateral Diplomacy. The two-year term takes effect from January 2022 to
December 2024.
UNITAR is a dedicated training and capacity development institute within the
United Nations system aiming to empower individuals, governments and
organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome
contemporary global challenges. Within the framework of the Institute, the
Division for Multilateral Diplomacy supports the intergovernmental machinery
and governing bodies of the United Nations by empowering delegates and
diplomats.
The main purpose of the Division's Advisory Board is to provide guidance and
leadership that would enable the Division to deliver on its mandate and
overcome the major multilateral challenges facing the United Nations. The
Advisory Board will also provide critical analysis of the activities of the
Division to ensure the respect of quality standards in compliance with UNITAR
mandate and UN guidelines.
Mr. Economou is the 69th global chairman of YPO, an organization dedicated to
offering lifelong learning and idea exchange opportunities to more than 30,000
chief executive members located in 142 countries around the world.
YPO members are connected by the belief that the world needs better leaders,
which they explore through a variety of learning experiences, including the
opportunity to engage with leading business and academic institutions such as
Harvard Business School, INSEAD and London Business School.
Throughout his tenure at YPO, serving in multiple roles on international,
regional and chapter levels, Mr. Economou has spearheaded many defining
initiatives for the organization along with his member peers, who represent
diverse backgrounds of cultures, perspectives, ideas and expertise.
"It is an honor to be appointed to UNITAR's Division for Multilateral
Diplomacy's Advisory Board," says Mr. Economou. "By sharing my experiences from
leading a global learning organization like YPO, I hope to best serve and
support the board and its goal of fostering multilateral diplomacy within the
United Nations."
"We are delighted to welcome Mr. Economou to the Division of Multilateral
Diplomacy's Advisory Board and are looking forward to jointly work on expanding
the Division's positive impact on its beneficiaries in line with UNITAR's
mandate and the overall UN vision," said Mr. Rabih El-Haddad, Director of
UNITAR's Division for Multilateral Diplomacy.
About UNITAR:
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal
training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world. We
empower individuals, governments and organizations through knowledge and
learning to effectively overcome contemporary global challenges. UNITAR was
established in 1965 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the
mandate of enhancing the effectiveness of the work of the United Nations and
its Member States. Every year UNITAR's reach extends to some 300,000
beneficiaries through face-to-face seminars and workshops, e-learning or other
training-related events. (www.unitar.org)
About YPO:
YPO is the global leadership community of more than 30,000 chief executives in
142 countries who are connected by the shared belief that the world needs
better leaders. Each of our members have achieved significant leadership
success at a young age. Combined, they lead businesses and organizations
contributing USD9 trillion in annual revenue with more than 22 million
employees. YPO members inspire and support each other through peer learning and
exceptional experiences in an inclusive community of open sharing and trust.
Visit ypo.org (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3488585-1&h=983508599&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ypo.org%2F&a=ypo.org) for more.
Contact - YPO
CONTACT: UNITAR, Anna Sabrina Wollmann, Training Assistant, Division for
Multilateral Diplomacy, anna.wollmann@unitar.org; YPO, Angela Mers, Senior
Manager, Public and Media Relations, amers@ypo.org
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