MEET THE 2023 LAUREATES
LEADERS
An executive-level professional who is an inspiration to others, the Leader’s contributions have advanced the landscape of business with a focus on improving the lives of others. As a result, the Leader has led companies and initiatives toward the Global Goals and is a role model who exhibits social values, inclusivity, and a global point of view. The Leader is likely to have led with a large scope of responsibility, resources, and talent (for example, 200+ employees, $3+ million annual revenue).
WILLIAM SCHAWBEL
As a successful entrepreneur, William “Bill” Schawbel built his businesses by bringing innovation into the global consumer marketplace. Today, Bill is bringing innovation into the ways philanthropic endeavors can be supported. Bill Schawbel is recognized not only as a business leader but also as a social entrepreneur. He believes that by supporting causes that focus on education, entrepreneurship, and diversity, we can positively impact the world around us.
ALINE FLORES
Aline Flores is one of Honduras’ and Central America’s most accomplished women leaders. After serving in a number of roles at Grupo Flores, an automotive industry leader in Honduras, Aline currently serves as Executive Vice President and a union leader. Aline dreams of making Honduras a benchmark for sustainable development, promoting gender equity and youth leadership in the country, and inspiring young people in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
INNOVATORS
Under 40 years of age, entrepreneurial in spirit, and community focused, the Innovator is changing the landscape globally or has emerged on the global stage as a result of his or her work. The Innovator is inspirational, full of energy, passionate about work, courageous, and promotes change and innovation on behalf of the global good.
SHIZA SHAHID
Shiza Shahid is a social entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and women’s rights advocate who co-founded the Malala Fund, started NOW Ventures, launched Our Place, and more. Shiza has been named to Time’s 30 under 30 World Changer and Forbes 30 under 30 Social Entrepreneur lists.
KHALID WALEED AL KUDHAIR
Khalid Waleed Al Kudhair is the founder of Glowork, the first organization in the Gulf Cooperation Council dedicated to the recruitment and empowerment of women, with the goal of increasing gender diversity in the Saudi Arabian workforce. Glowork has been recognized for its job creation efforts by the United Nations, the International Labor Organization, and the World Bank.
THE 2023 VOTING JURY
The JA Global Business Hall of Fame voting jury is a virtual who’s who of today’s business leaders. Invited members include the JA Worldwide Board of Governors, the JA Global Council, the JA Member Council, the JA University Chancellors, Global CSR and philanthropy leaders, Board Chairs of JA countries and areas, and JA alumni.
