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Patrice Motsepe

Founder and Executive Chairman


African Rainbow Minerals

Country: South Africa

Age: 52

Net Worth: USD 2.9B

Wealth source: Mining; Minerals – Gold, Platinum, Ferus Metals

Charitable Giving:

• In 2013 he joined the Giving...

Patrice Motsepe



Founder and Executive Chairman


African Rainbow Minerals
Country: South Africa
Age: 52
Net Worth: USD 2.9B
Wealth source: Mining; Minerals – Gold, Platinum, Ferus Metals



(Mthuli contact)

Patrice Motsepe


AFRICA



Charitable Giving:


• In 2013 he joined the Giving pledge – to give half his wealth to charitable causes



Notes:


• Richest man in South Africa

Mike Brown


CEO, Nedbank Group

Country: South Africa

Age: 47

Net Worth: USD 2.5M (Annual salary)

Wealth source: Banking

Charitable Giving:




Notes:

• Nedbank claims to be a Carbon Neutral company


 

Mike Brown



CEO, Nedbank Group
Country: South Africa
Age: 47
Net Worth: USD 2.5M (Annual salary)
Wealth source: Banking



(Mthuli contact)


Mike Brown


AFRICA



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• Nedbank claims to be a Carbon Neutral company

Iqbal Surve


Executive Chairman, Sekunjalo Investment Holdings (Pty) Limited

Country: South Africa

Age: 51

Net Worth: USD15M

Wealth source: Diversified Investment; Private Equity

Charitable Giving:

• VERY Philanthropic

• Supportive of ...

Iqbal Surve


Executive Chairman, Sekunjalo Investment Holdings (Pty) Limited
Country: South Africa
Age: 51
Net Worth: USD15M
Wealth source: Diversified Investment; Private Equity



(Mthuli contact)

Iqbal Surve


AFRICA



Charitable Giving:


• VERY Philanthropic
• Supportive of social entrepreneurs and young people in education, arts, sports, music
• Board of Governance of Clinton Global Initiatives (appointed by Bill Clinton)



Notes:


• Chairman of Uni of Cape Town GSB; Governor of UCT Foundation
• Honored by Amnesty International for medical work
• Chairman of Saudi-SA Business Council
• Council Member fo SA-US Business Council/Forum
• Fellow of Africa Leadership Initiative
• Fellow of HRH the Prince of Wales Business and Environment program
• Case study of him at HBS
• Founded his company in SA in 1996 with aim of investing in and assisting Black-owned Business

Jubril Adewale Tinubu

Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc

Country: Nigeria

Age: 46

Net Worth: USD 2.B (company market cap)

Wealth source: Energy – Oil, Power generation

Charitable Giving:

• In 2011 he pledged to donate 1.5% of Oando’s pr...

Jubril Adewale Tinubu
Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc
Country: Nigeria
Age: 46
Net Worth: USD 2.B (company market cap)
Wealth source: Energy – Oil, Power generation



(Mthuli contact)

Jubril Adewale Tinubu


AFRICA



Charitable Giving:


• In 2011 he pledged to donate 1.5% of Oando’s pre-tax profit to fund education initiatives across West Africa


• Funds 30 schools across Nigeria
• Water and sanitation projects to schools


Admasu Tadesse


(Jacqueline Musiitwa, Legal Counsel & Assistant attending)

CEO, PTA Bank

Country: Burundi

Age: 45

Net Worth: USD145M (PTA bank market cap)

Wealth source: Banking

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• Married to an Ethiopian super...

Admasu Tadesse


(Jacqueline Musiitwa, Legal Counsel & Assistant attending)


CEO, PTA Bank
Country: Burundi
Age: 45
Net Worth: NA


USD145M (PTA bank market cap)
Wealth source: Banking



(Mthuli contact)

Admasu Tadesse


AFRICA



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• Married to an Ethiopian supermodel who has set up the ECF – Ethiopian Children’s Fund that provides education and healthcare for children.


Tewodros Ashenafi 

Chairman & CEO, SouthWest Energy (HK) Ltd

Country: Ethiopia

Age: 45

Net Worth: USD

Wealth source: Oil & Gas, Transporation

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• Second wealthiest person in Africa

Tewodros Ashenafi
Chairman & CEO, SouthWest Energy (HK) Ltd
Country: Ethiopia
Age: 45
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: Oil & Gas, Transporation



• Second wealthiest person in Africa



(Mthuli contact)

Tewodros Ashenafi
AFRICA



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• Second wealthiest person in Africa

Tony O. Elumelu

Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation; Heirs Holdings

Country: Nigeria

Age: 51

Net Worth: USD 400M

Wealth source: Banking; Investment

Charitable Giving:

• Founded the Foundation that bears his name. Foundation dedicated to ...

Tony O. Elumelu
Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation; Heirs Holdings
Country: Nigeria
Age: 51
Net Worth: USD 400M
Wealth source: Banking; Investment



(Mthuli contact)

Tony O. Elumelu


AFRICA



Charitable Giving:


• Founded the Foundation that bears his name. Foundation dedicated to business leadership and entrepreneurship in Africa



Notes:
• Named one of the 100 most influential people in Africa
• Founded “Africapitalism” – philosophy that embodies private sector’s commitment to economic transformation through investment and wealth creation


• Tony Elumelu was a member of the World Economic Forum's Regional Agenda Council on Africa.
• His presence on the Bretton Woods Committee, which brings together senior leaders in the global banking industry, is recognition of his work on African development.
• He is involved, through his foundation, with the Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative (AGI) in a partnership to strengthen the private sector's role in the economic transformation of select African countries. This partnership is called the Blair-Elumelu Fellowship Programme.

Nku Nyembezi-Heita

Chairman Designate, JSE Ltd; and CEO ArcellorMittal Steel SA

Country: South Africa

Age: 55

Net Worth: USD

Wealth source: Steel

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• First black Chair of Johannesburg Stock Exchange

• She is a...

Nku Nyembezi-Heita
Chairman Designate, JSE Ltd; and CEO ArcellorMittal Steel SA
Country: South Africa
Age: 55
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: Steel



(Mthuli contact)

Nku Nyembezi-Heita
AFRICA



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• First black Chair of Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
• She is also the CEO of Arcellor Mittal South Africa – major global steel producers

Koos Bekker

Chairman Designate, Naspers Limited

Country: South Africa

Age: 61

Net Worth: USD 1.1.B

Wealth source: Media; Media Investments

Charitable Giving:

• Has done MBA scholarships for Mthuli in the past


Notes:

• Recently made s...

Koos Bekker
Chairman Designate, Naspers Limited
Country: South Africa
Age: 61
Net Worth: USD 1.1.B
Wealth source: Media; Media Investments



(Mthuli contact)

Koos Bekker
AFRICA



Charitable Giving:
• Has done MBA scholarships for Mthuli in the past



Notes:
• Recently made substantial gains through media investments in China

Mandla Gantsho

Chairman, Sasol Limited; CEO Africa Rising Capital

Country: South Africa

Age: 50

Net Worth: USD 3.1M/yr

Wealth source: Banking & Finance

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

Mandla Gantsho
Chairman, Sasol Limited; CEO Africa Rising Capital
Country: South Africa

Age: 50
Net Worth: USD 3.1M/yr
Wealth source: Banking & Finance

Mandla Gantsho
AFRICA



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes: NA

Sipho Maseko

Group CEO, Telecom SA SOC Limited

Country: South Africa

Age: 45

Net Worth: USD 1M/yr as CEO of Telecom SA

Wealth source: Telecom

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• Being investigated for license plate cloning

Sipho Maseko
Group CEO, Telecom SA SOC Limited
Country: South Africa
Age: 45
Net Worth: USD 1M/yr as CEO of Telecom SA
Wealth source: Telecom



(Mthuli contact)

Sipho Maseko
AFRICA



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• Being investigated for license plate cloning

Simpiwe K. Tshabalala

Joint CEO, The Standard Bank Group Ltd

Country: South Africa

Age: 46

Net Worth: USD2.5m/yr

Wealth source: Banking & Finance

Charitable Giving:




Notes:

Simpiwe K. Tshabalala
Joint CEO, The Standard Bank Group Ltd
Country: South Africa
Age: 46
Net Worth: USD2.5m/yr
Wealth source: Banking & Finance



(Mthuli contact)

Simpiwe K. Tshabalala
AFRICA



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes: NA


Ashish J. Thakkar

Founder, Mara Group

Country: Uganda

Age: 33

Net Worth: USD260M

Wealth source: IT; Importing; Trading

Charitable Giving:

• Mara Foundation – supports young African entrepreneurs – provides them with mentorship, and fu...

Ashish J. Thakkar
Founder, Mara Group
Country: Uganda
Age: 33
Net Worth: USD260M
Wealth source: IT; Importing; Trading



(Mthuli contact)

Ashish J. Thakkar


AFRICA



Charitable Giving:
• Mara Foundation – sup
ports young African entrepreneurs – provides them with mentorship, and funding, business incubation
• Funds Next Generation School – an organization to improve education in Uganda
• Recently founded Mara Women
• Currently his non-profits serve 130,000 people



Notes:


• Very socially minded – not interested in businesses that harm public. EX: onshoring to help Africa create employment
• Businesses he has must be Pan-African
• Winner of Mo Ibrahaim prize for Leaership in African Achievement
• WEFs Young Global Leaders
• Began Atlas Mara – investment fund in Africa

Aliko Dangote
President and CEO, Dangote Group
Country: Nigeria
Age: 57
Net Worth: USD25B
Wealth source: Commodities



• Wealthiest man in Africa



(Mthuli contact)

Aliko Dangote
AFRICA



Charitable Giving:
• Dangote Foundation – 20 years old – supports education, health and youth empowerment in Nigeria
• Donated USD1.2M of his wealth to the foundation this year
• Funds libraries and hospitals across Africa
• Donated UDS1M this year to stop Ebola



Notes:
• 23 Richest person in world

M. Shafik Gabr

Chairman & MD, ARTOC Group for Investment and Development

Country: Egypt

Age: 62

Net Worth: USD450M

Wealth source: Diversified – steel, logistics for oil and gas

Charitable Giving:

• M. Shafik Gabr Foundation in Egypt and...

M. Shafik Gabr
Chairman & MD, ARTOC Group for Investment and Development
Country: Egypt
Age: 62
Net Worth: NA


USD450M
Wealth source: Diversified – steel, logistics for oil and gas



• Named on ME Magazines Most Influential Arabs



(Mthuli contact)

M. Shafik Gabr


AFRICA



Charitable Giving:
• M. Shafik Gabr Foundation in Egypt and US
• This foundation (in Egypt) focuses on education – supports: MIT, American University in Cairo, and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore
• Foundation also serves health, youth, aid food, sports,culture, women’s issues, human trafficking
• In US – builds bridges between East and West



Notes:
• Wealth dropped USD300M due to instability in Egypt last year
• Yale University President’s council on International activities
• Advisory Board for Center for International Studies at MIT

Thero Setiloane

CEO, Business Leadership South Africa

Country: South Africa

Age: 51

Net Worth: USD800K/yr (2011)

Wealth source: Gold

Charitable Giving:

• Trustee of Oppenheimer Memorial trust

• BLSA focuses primarily on education and y...

Thero Setiloane
CEO, Business Leadership South Africa
Country: South Africa
Age: 51
Net Worth: USD800K/yr (2011)
Wealth source: Gold



(Mthuli contact)

Thero Setiloane
AFRICA



Charitable Giving:
• Trustee of Oppenheimer Memorial trust
• BLSA focuses primarily on education and youth unemployment as key commitments they must focus on. Leadership is a big focus in their educational mission



Notes:
• On the GE Citizenship Advisory Panel

Yoshito Hori

President, GLOBIS University; Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Country: Japan

Age: 52

Net Worth: GLOBIS fund manages USD152M

Wealth source: Venture Capital

Charitable Giving:

• L...

Yoshito Hori
President, GLOBIS University; Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Country: Japan
Age: 52
Net Worth: GLOBIS fund manages USD152M
Wealth source: Venture Capital

Yoshito Hori
EAST ASIA



Charitable Giving:
• Launched Project KIBOW to support rebuilding of disaster affected areas days after the devastating earthquake in March 2011



Notes:
• Founder of Globis University – now one of the top MBA programs in Japan

Sir Michael Barber

Chief Education Adviser, Pearson Plc

Country: UK

Age: 52

Net Worth:

Wealth source:

Charitable Giving:

• Chairman of Pearson Affordable Learning Fund – USD15M fund invests in low cost for-profit schools that serve the ...

Sir Michael Barber
Chief Education Adviser, Pearson Plc
Country: UK
Age: 52
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source:

Sir Michael Barber


EUROPE



Charitable Giving:
• Chairman of Pearson Affordable Learning Fund – USD15M fund invests in low cost for-profit schools that serve the world’s poorest students



Notes:
• Ex-Partner and head of McKinsey’s Global Education practice
• Ex-Head of Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit (under Tony


Blair) and Chief Adviser to Secretary of State for Education
• Oxford Alumni (The Queen's College)
• In 2010, Partnered with the Education Trust and Achieve to found US Education Delivery Institute – works with all grades up to higher ed to drive education reform efforts

Tidjane Thiam
Group Chief Executive, Prudential Plc
Country: UK (from Ivory Coast)
Age: 52
Net Worth: In 2013 received a GBP7.8M pay package
Wealth source: Finance and Insurance

Tidjane Thiam


EUROPE



Charitable Giving:
• Sponsor of Opportunity International – charity focusing on microfinance in developing countries



Notes:
• First black person to lead a FTSE 100 company
• Member of the Africa Progress Panel (APP) – 10 individuals who advocate for sustainable development in Africa


• Chairman of the G20s panel on Infrastructure Investment
• Ex-McKinsey

Andrew Wales

Director of Sustainable Development, SABMiller Plc

Country: UK

Age:

Net Worth:

Wealth source:

Charitable Giving:

• He leads the SAB group’s approach to social, economic, and environmental issues within the groups strategy a...

Andrew Wales
Director of Sustainable Development, SABMiller Plc
Country: UK
Age: NA
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: NA

Andrew Wales


EUROPE



Charitable Giving:


• He leads the SAB group’s approach to social, economic, and environmental issues within the groups strategy and business plans



Notes:
• Several prior posts in CSR

Peter Sands

Group Chief Executive,


Standard Chartered Bank

Country: UK

Age: 52

Net Worth: GBP4.9M/yr

Wealth source: Finance

Charitable Giving:

• 2011 gave his GBP2.1M bonus to charity – Charitable trust to focus on Africa and Asia


N...

Peter Sands
Group Chief Executive,


Standard Chartered Bank
Country: UK
Age: 52
Net Worth: GBP4.9M/yr
Wealth source: Finance

Peter Sands


EUROPE



Charitable Giving:
• 2011 gave his GBP2.1M bonus to charity – Charitable trust to focus on Africa and Asia



Notes:
• Oxford Alumni (Brasenose College)
• Ex-McKinsey


• Appointed by British government to IndependentReview of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance
• Took a pay cut when Standard Chartered posted a fall in profits

Martin Wolf

Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator, The Financial Times

Country: UK

Age: 68

Net Worth:

Wealth source: Writing

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• Honorary Fellow Nuffield, Corpus Christi College, Oxford

• World’s ...

Martin Wolf
Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator, The Financial Times
Country: UK
Age: 68
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: Writing



• World’s most preeminent financial journalist

Martin Wolf


EUROPE



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• Honorary Fellow Nuffield, Corpus Christi College, Oxford


• one of most influential writers on Economics


• Multiple journalism awards, economics awards, finance awards

Dominic Casserley

CEO, Willis Group Holdings Plc

Country: UK

Age:

Net Worth: USD8.9M/yr

Wealth source: Finance & Consulting

Charitable Giving:

• Chairman of the UK Charities Aid Foundation

• Member of the Board of the National Theatre ...

Dominic Casserley
CEO, Willis Group Holdings Plc
Country: UK
Age:
Net Worth: USD8.9M/yr
Wealth source: Finance & Consulting

Dominic Casserley


EUROPE



Charitable Giving:
• Chairman of the UK Charities Aid Foundation
• Member of the Board of the National Theatre in London



Notes:
• Cambridge Alumni
• Ex-McKinsey

Sir Martin Sorrell

CEO, WPP Plc

Country: UK

Age: 69

Net Worth: USD200M

Wealth source: Media & Advertising

Charitable Giving:

• Board of Directors of Bloomberg Family Foundation

• WPP makes major investments in Education and Social Mobi...

Sir Martin Sorrell
CEO, WPP Plc
Country: UK
Age: 69
Net Worth: USD200M
Wealth source: Media & Advertising

Sir Martin Sorrell


EUROPE



Charitable Giving:
• Board of Directors of Bloomberg Family Foundation
• WPP makes major investments in Education and Social Mobility in the UK and China



Notes:
• Cambridge Alumni
• Board of Advisors for Cambridge Judge Business School, IESE, CEIBS

Ravi Ruia

Founder & Vice-Chairman, Essar Group

Country: India

Age: 65

Net Worth: USD7B

Wealth source: Steel, oil & gas, power, ports and logistics

Charitable Giving:

• Essar Foundation – Company CSR arm – initiatives in education, hea...

Ravi Ruia


Founder & Vice-Chairman, Essar Group


Country: India
Age: 65
Net Worth: USD7B
Wealth source: Steel, oil & gas, power, ports and logistics

Ravi Ruia


INDIAsub



Charitable Giving:
• Essar Foundation – Company CSR arm – initiatives in education, health, womens empowerment



Notes:
• Received the Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability Award, 2013
• Currently the accused in a corruption case

Malvinder Mohan Singh 

Executive Chairman, Fortis Healthcare Ltd

Country: India

Age: 40

Net Worth: USD2.3B

Wealth source: Healthcare

Charitable Giving:

• Active in the Radha Soami Satsang Beas organization – a spiritual non-profit and c...

Malvinder Mohan Singh
Executive Chairman, Fortis Healthcare Ltd
Country: India
Age: 40
Net Worth: USD2.3B
Wealth source: Healthcare

Malvinder Mohan Singh
RANJITA

Malvinder Mohan Singh


INDIAsub



Charitable Giving:
• Active in the Radha Soami Satsang Beas organization – a spiritual non-profit and charitable society. The RSSB has built several charitable hospitals for rural communities and the needy in India.



Notes:
• Runs company with his brother; both are sons of company founder

Pawan Munjal

Vice-Chairman, CEO & MD, Hero Group

Country: India

Age: 60

Net Worth: USD3.7B (family net worth)

Wealth source: Automotive

Charitable Giving:

• Hero sponsors the World Challenge Golf tournament, which benefits Tiger Woods Fou...

Pawan Munjal


Vice-Chairman, CEO & MD, Hero Group


Country: India
Age: 60
Net Worth: USD3.7B (family net worth)
Wealth source: Automotive

Pawan Munjal


INDIAsub



Charitable Giving:
• Hero sponsors the World Challenge Golf tournament, which benefits Tiger Woods Foundation, Travistock Foundation and College access program



Notes:
• Looking to make Hero a global brand, to establish a brand global footprint

Subramanian Ramadorai

Chairman, National Skill Development Agency (NSDA); Adviser to the Prime Minister of India

Country: India

Age: 69

Net Worth:

Wealth source: IT & Consulting

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• Ex-head of TCS (Tata Consultin...

Subramanian Ramadorai
Chairman, National Skill Development Agency (NSDA); Adviser to the Prime Minister of India
Country: India
Age: 69
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: IT & Consulting

Subramanian Ramadorai


INDIAsub



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• Ex-head of TCS (Tata Consulting Services)
• Named Top 25 consultants in the world

Cyrus P. Mistry

Chairman, Tata Sons Ltd

Country: India

Age: 46

Net Worth: USD7.6B (family net worth)

Wealth source:

Charitable Giving:

• Tata Group as a whole has numerous trusts and foundations aimed at CSR, philanthropy, and charitable ...

Cyrus P. Mistry


Chairman, Tata Sons Ltd


Country: India
Age: 46
Net Worth: USD7.6B (family net worth)
Wealth source:

Cyrus P. Mistry


INDIAsub



Charitable Giving:
• Tata Group as a whole has numerous trusts and foundations aimed at CSR, philanthropy, and charitable giving.



Notes:
• Younger son of largest single shareholder in Tata group

Khaled A. Al Qahtani

Vice-Chairman, Abdulhadi A. Al Qahtani Group

Country: Saudi Arabia

Age:

Net Worth: USD6.1B (family net worth)

Wealth source: Multi Sector

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• Very little information about the group or this p...

Khaled A. Al Qahtani


Vice-Chairman, Abdulhadi A. Al Qahtani Group


Country: Saudi Arabia
Age: NA
Net Worth: USD6.1B (family net worth)
Wealth source: Multi Sector

Khaled A. Al Qahtani


MIDeast



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• Very little information about the group or this person online. The group is one of the top 10 wealthiest families with controlling business interests in Saudi Arabia

Sunny Varkey

Chairman, GEMS Education

Country: UAE

Age: 57

Net Worth: USD7.8B

Wealth source: Education

Charitable Giving:

• He is Founder and Chairman of the Varkey GEMS Foundation – philanthropic organization

• UNESCO Goodwill Ambas...

Sunny Varkey
Chairman, GEMS Education
Country: UAE
Age: 57
Net Worth: USD7.8B
Wealth source: Education

Sunny Varkey


MIDeast



Charitable Giving:
• He is Founder and Chairman of the Varkey GEMS Foundation – philanthropic organization
• UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
• Gave USD110K for Africa Girls education
• USD1M to train school principals in India and Africa
• Launched the Global Education and Skills Forum


• USD1M prize for teacher that made the most outstanding contribution to the profession



Notes:
• CEO Middle East Award for CSR
• His philosophy is that education should serve people of all markets and income levels

Scott Ratzan

VP, Global Corporate Affairs, Anheuser-Busch InBev NV

Country: USA

Age:

Net Worth:

Wealth source:

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• Lecturer at multiple universities

• On the board of RAND Health

• Editor-in-Chief of Journa...

Scott Ratzan
VP, Global Corporate Affairs, Anheuser-Busch InBev NV
Country: USA
Age: NA
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: NA

Scott Ratzan


NorthAM



Charitable Giving:



Notes:
• Lecturer at multiple universities
• On the board of RAND Health
• Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Health Communication

Mark Suzman

President , Global Policy, Advocacy and Country Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Country: USA

Age:

Net Worth:

Wealth source:

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• His responsibilities according to the website are: to build st...

Mark Suzman
President , Global Policy, Advocacy and Country Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Country: USA
Age: NA
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: NA

Mark Suzman


NorthAM



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• His responsibilities according to the website are: to build strategic relationships with governments, private philanthropists, and other key partners to increase awareness, action, and resources devoted to global development and health. He also oversees the


foundation’s regional offices and strategic presence in Europe, Africa, China, and India, as well as a grant portfolio supporting cross-cutting policy research, advocacy, and select country-level delivery efforts.
• B&M Gates = USD31.6B total grant payments since inception; 42.6 Asset Trust Endowment

Fareed Zakaria

Anchor, CNN

Country: USA

Age: 50

Net Worth: USD4M

Wealth source: Writing & Journalism

Charitable Giving:

• Part of Acumen Global Community


Notes:

• Winner (and 5 time nominee) of the National Magazine Award

• Winner...

Fareed Zakaria
Anchor, CNN
Country: USA
Age: 50
Net Worth: USD4M
Wealth source: Writing & Journalism

Fareed Zakaria


NorthAM



Charitable Giving:
• Part of Acumen Global Community



Notes:
• Winner (and 5 time nominee) of the National Magazine Award
• Winner of the Peabody Award
• Nominated for several Emmys
• Two international best sellers

Paul Singer

Founder, CEO & Co-Chief Investment Office, Elliot Management Corporation

Country: USA

Age: 70

Net Worth: USD1.9B

Wealth source: Hedge Fund & Finance

Charitable Giving:

• Paul Singer Family foundation – multiple charitable ca...

Paul Singer
Founder, CEO & Co-Chief Investment Office, Elliot Management Corporation
Country: USA
Age: 70
Net Worth: USD1.9B
Wealth source: Hedge Fund & Finance

Paul Singer


NorthAM



Charitable Giving:
• Paul Singer Family foundation – multiple charitable causes


• The Giving Pledge – dedication to give half of net worth to charity
• More than USD10M to help push gay rights and marriage in US


• Sponsors Uni of Rochester award for community development
• Over USD14M to various military projects



Notes:
• Supporter of Israel
• Large donation to Republican Super PACS in US elections

Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon

Director, Yale Center for Study of Globalization; EX-President of Mexico

Country: USA/Mexico

Age: 62

Net Worth:

Wealth source: Politics

Charitable Giving:

• Part of Acumen Global Community


Notes:

• On th...

Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon
Director, Yale Center for Study of Globalization; EX-President of Mexico
Country: USA/Mexico
Age: 62
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: Politics



• BSG Distinguished Practitioner

Ernesto Zedillo


Ponce de Leon


NorthAM



Charitable Giving:
• Part of Acumen Global Community



Notes:
• On the Citigroup Board of Directors; Coca-Cola, Alcoa, P&G Board member

Gregory Hodkinson

Chairman, Arup Group

Country: UK

Age:

Net Worth: Arup Group Revenue = USD1B

Wealth source: Consulting

Charitable Giving:

 

Gregory Hodkinson
Chairman, Arup Group
Country: UK
Age: NA
Net Worth: Arup Group Revenue = USD1B
Wealth source: Consulting

Gregory Hodkinson


EUROPE



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• Has put sustainability at the front and center of Arup’s activities since becoming Chairman

McKinsey & Company


Cornelius Baur

Director, Germany, McKinsey & Company

Country: Germany

Age: 52

Net Worth: McKinsey Revenue = USD7.8B

Wealth source: Consulting

Charitable Giving:

Notes:

McKinsey & Company


Cornelius Baur
Director, Germany, McKinsey & Company
Country: Germany
Age: 52
Net Worth: McKinsey Revenue = USD7.8B
Wealth source: Consulting

McKinsey & Company


Cornelius Baur


EUROPE



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes: NA

Vik Malhotra

Director, Americas, McKinsey & Company

Country: Germany

Age:

Net Worth: McKinsey Revenue = USD7.8B

Wealth source: Consulting

Charitable Giving:

Notes:


 

Vik Malhotra
Director, Americas, McKinsey & Company
Country: Germany
Age: NA
Net Worth: McKinsey Revenue = USD7.8B
Wealth source: Consulting

Vik Malhotra


NorthAM



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes: NA

Vivian Riefberg

Director, Americas, McKinsey & Company

Country: Germany

Age:

Net Worth: McKinsey Revenue = USD7.8B

Wealth source: Consulting

Charitable Giving:

Notes:


 

Vivian Riefberg
Director, Americas, McKinsey & Company
Country: Germany
Age: NA
Net Worth: McKinsey Revenue = USD7.8B
Wealth source: Consulting

Vivian Riefberg


EUROPE



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes: NA

James T. Riady 


(Li Bai – Chinese name)

CEO, Lippo Group

Country: Indonesia

Age: 57

Net Worth: USD2.2B

Wealth source: Finance & Investment

Charitable Giving:

• Sponsored a Chair at the Uni of Melbourne (his alma mater) – James Riady...

James T. Riady


(Li Bai – Chinese name)
CEO, Lippo Group
Country: Indonesia
Age: 57
Net Worth: USD2.2B
Wealth source: Finance & Investment



• 11th Richest man in Indonesia


• One of Forbes 48 Heroes of Philanthropy



(Nazir contact)

James T. Riady


(Li Bai -


Chinese name)


ASEAN



Charitable Giving:
• Sponsored a Chair at the Uni of Melbourne (his alma mater) – James Riady Chair in Asian Business & Economics
• Major donor to Singapore government and Singapore Universities, personally and via Lippo Group


• Chairman and Founder of Pelita Harapan Educational Foundation – runs over 1000 schools in Indonesia for low, mid, & high income students
• Helped found Yayasan Obi – an organization that gives disaster response, medical care and education to needy Indonesians.



Notes:
• Hugely dedicated to education
• Scandal with US political donations in Bill Clinton campaign – paid a huge fine (USD8.6M)
• Very devout Evangelical Christian (converted in 1990)

John Riady 

Son of James T. Raidy (See previous)


 

John Riady
Son of James T. Raidy (See previous)


John Riady


ASEAN



Son of James T. Raidy (See previous)



Charitable Giving:NA



Notes: NA

Budi Gunadi Sadikin

CEO, PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk.

Country: Indonesia

Age: 50

Net Worth: USD59B (Bank’s assets)

Wealth source: Finance & Investment

Charitable Giving:

•Notes:


• Leads the largest bank in Indonesia

Budi Gunadi Sadikin
CEO, PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk.
Country: Indonesia
Age: 50
Net Worth: USD59B (Bank’s assets)
Wealth source: Finance & Investment


• Leads the largest bank in Indonesia



(Nazir contact)

Budi Gunadi Sadikin


ASEAN



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes: NA


Eddy K. Sariaatmadja

Founder & Chairman, Emtek (PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi)

Country: Indonesia

Age: 61

Net Worth: USD820M

Wealth source: Media & Tech

Charitable Giving:

• Won the Australian Alumni Award for Entrepreneurship and Charitable...

Eddy K. Sariaatmadja
Founder & Chairman, Emtek (PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi)
Country: Indonesia
Age: 61
Net Worth: USD820M
Wealth source: Media & Tech



(Nazir contact)

Eddy K. Sariaatmadja


ASEAN



Charitable Giving:


• Won the Australian Alumni Award for Entrepreneurship and Charitable giving to less fortunate Indonesians
• Supports eye clinics and heart disease in Indonesia
• Member of the Petra Christian University - University Board of Sponsors



Notes:
• Media mogul – Owns 2 TV stations and an internet provider
• Expanding into oil and gas
• Knows Joko Widodo (Jokowi) President of Indonesia very well

Karim Raslan

Commentator, The Jakarta Globe; CEO, KRA Group

Country: Indonesia

Age: 51

Net Worth: USD

Wealth source: Consulting, Writing

Charitable Giving:

•


Notes:

• Knows Joko Widodo (Jokowi President of Indonesia very well

• Ow...

Karim Raslan


Commentator, The Jakarta Globe; CEO, KRA Group


Country: Indonesia
Age: 51
Net Worth: USD
Wealth source: Consulting, Writing



(Nazir contact)

Karim Raslan


ASEAN



Charitable Giving: NA



•Notes:


• Knows Joko Widodo (Jokowi President of Indonesia very well
• Owns a PR firm that is ASEAN focused
• Cambridge Alumnus

Anthony (Tony) F. Fernandes

Group CEO, AirAsia Bhd

Country: Malaysia

Age: 50

Net Worth: USD650M

Wealth source: Consulting, Writing

Charitable Giving:

• Began AirAsia Foundation which supports SEA & ASEAN social enterprises and people dedi...

Anthony (Tony) F. Fernandes
Group CEO, AirAsia Bhd
Country: Malaysia
Age: 50
Net Worth: USD650M
Wealth source: Consulting, Writing



• Named Forbes Asia’s Heroes of Philanthropy



(Nazir contact)

Anthony (Tony)


F. Fernandes


ASEAN



Charitable Giving:
• Began AirAsia Foundation which supports SEA & ASEAN social enterprises and people dedicated to empowering underprivileged
• Raised USD2.17M for typhoon victims



Notes:
• Numerous awards for entrepreneurship
• LSE Alumnus


• Owns Queens Park Rangers (Premier League Team)
• Very close friend of Nazir Razak

Azman Mokhtar

Managing Director, Khazanah Nasional Berhad

Country: Malaysia

Age:

Net Worth: USD9B (Fund)

Wealth source:

Charitable Giving:

• This is the investment and scholarship arm of the Malasian government. It looks to strengthen the...

Azman Mokhtar
Managing Director, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
Country: Malaysia
Age: NA
Net Worth: USD9B (Fund)
Wealth source: NA



(Nazir contact)

Azman Mokhtar


ASEAN



Charitable Giving:
• This is the investment and scholarship arm of the Malasian government. It looks to strengthen the long term interests of the country. Scholarships are a big part of this.



Notes:
• Heads the Malaysian Government Strategic Investment Fund


• Alumni of Cambridge and very pro-Cambridge, but also has Oxford scholars
• Nazir Razak is on the Khazanah bard with him

Shahril Shamsuddin

President & Group CEO, SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad

Country: Malaysia

Age: 53

Net Worth: USD1.4B

Wealth source: Oil & Gas

Charitable Giving:

• This group lead the PGA Charity Golf Cup

• Funds education initiatives ...

Shahril Shamsuddin
President & Group CEO, SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad
Country: Malaysia
Age: 53
Net Worth: USD1.4B
Wealth source: Oil & Gas



• No. 11 on Forbes Malaysia Rich List



(Nazir contact)

Shahril Shamsuddin


ASEAN



Charitable Giving:
• This group lead the PGA Charity Golf Cup
• Funds education initiatives in Malaysia


• Funded the establishment of University College of Tech & Innovation (UCTI) in KL, Malaysia



Notes:
• Won E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2009


• Very Pro-US universities according to Nazir (both degrees from US)

Francis Yeoh Sock Ping

Managing Director, YTL Corporation

Country: Malaysia

Age: 60

Net Worth: USD2.6B

Wealth source: Multiple - Property, Energy, Investment,

Charitable Giving:

• Recognized as one of the top 10 philanthropists in Asia (S...

Francis Yeoh Sock Ping
Managing Director, YTL Corporation
Country: Malaysia
Age: 60
Net Worth: USD2.6B
Wealth source: Multiple - Property, Energy, Investment


• Recognised as one of the top 10 philanthropists in Asia (see back of flashcard)


• From one of the richest and most powerful families in Malaysia



(Nazir contact)

Francis Yeoh Sock Ping


ASEAN


PRO-US UNIV BUT BIG CHEQUE BOOK


Charitable Giving:
• Pride Foundation – supporting breast cancer victims
• Supports clean & renewable energy initiatives
• Gave GBP500K for Professorship of Enterprise & Technology Management at Kingston University London
• Donor to University of Nottingham



Notes:


• Forbes Asia Heroes of Philanthropy
• Honored by Queen Elizabeth II for his philanthropy
• Lots of family educated in Oxford
• Father was Yeoh Tiong Lay
• Won E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2002
• Very devout Christian

Kishore Mahbubani

Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

Country: Singapore

Age: 66

Net Worth:

Wealth source: Author & Academic

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• Served as Head of UN Security Council

•...

Kishore Mahbubani
Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
Country: Singapore
Age: 66
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: Author & Academic



(Nazir contact)

Kishore Mahbubani


ASEAN


(NGAIRE KNOWS HIM)


Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• Served as Head of UN Security Council
• Numerous awards for Global Thinking & foreign policy thinking

George Yeo 

Visiting Scholar/Politician, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

Country: Singapore

Age: 60

Net Worth:

Wealth source: Politics

Charitable Giving:

• Patron of Lasalle College of the Arts


Not...

George Yeo


Visiting Scholar/Politician, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore


Country: Singapore
Age: 60
Net Worth: NA
Wealth source: Politics



(Nazir contact)

George Yeo


ASEAN



Charitable Giving:
• Patron of Lasalle College of the Arts



Notes:
• Alum of Cambridge
• Member of the Singapore Cabinet – 1991-
• Ex Singapore Foreign Minister

Pailin Chuchottaworn

President & CEO, PTT Public Company Limited

Country: Thailand

Age: 58

Net Worth: USD26.6B (company market cap)

Wealth source: Oil & Gas

Charitable Giving:


Notes:

• His company PTT represents approx. 25% of Thailand ...

Pailin Chuchottaworn
President & CEO, PTT Public Company Limited
Country: Thailand
Age: 58
Net Worth: USD26.6B (company market cap)
Wealth source: Oil & Gas



(Nazir contact)

Pailin Chuchottaworn


ASEAN



Charitable Giving: NA



Notes:
• His company PTT represents approx. 25% of Thailand Stock Exchange
• Public company (majority owned by Government of Thailand) but now operating in 14 countries globally

Don Lam

CEO & Co-Founder, VinaCapital Group

Country: Vietnam

Age:

Net Worth: USD1.8B (under management )

Wealth source: Real Estate & Investment

Charitable Giving:

• Set up VinaCapital Foundation to help youth of Vietnam through health & ...

Don Lam
CEO & Co-Founder, VinaCapital Group
Country: Vietnam
Age: NA
Net Worth: USD1.8B (under management )
Wealth source: Real Estate & Investment



NGAIRE KNOWS HIM

Don Lam


ASEAN



Charitable Giving:
• Set up VinaCapital Foundation to help youth of Vietnam through health & education projects


• Provides scholarships and mentoring for at-risk populations in Vietnam
• Created the Lotus Impact Fund – focusing on social and environmental problems



Notes:
• His company now the largest investment management company in Vietnam

Mukesh D. Ambani 

Chairman, Managing Director and 

largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Ltd

Country: India

Age: 57

Net Worth: USD23.6B

Wealth source: RIL deals mainly in refining, 

petrochemicals, and in the oil and gas sect...

Mukesh D. Ambani
Chairman, Managing Director and
largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Ltd
Country: India
Age: 57
Net Worth: USD23.6B
Wealth source: RIL deals mainly in refining,
petrochemicals, and in the oil and gas sectors.
Reliance Retail Ltd, another subsidiary,
is the largest retailer in India.
RICHEST MAN IN INDIA


Charitable giving: Reliance Foundation (led by his wife Nita Ambani)
• Grants scholarships under the Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Programme nationwide. Also supports 13 schools and establishes universities in partnership with the LSE
• The Foundation also works with other philanthropies and NGOs on collaborative initiatives


Notes:
• In 2009 Harvard ranked him 5th best performing CEOs in the world
• Fortune magazine ranked him 13th Most Powerful Asian in Business
• Member of The Foundation Board of WEF
• Member of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Advocacy Group constituted by the UN.

Hassan Mohammed Jameel

Deputy President and Vice-Chairman of

Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ) (Father’s company)

Director of the Lexus, Daihatsu and Forklift business

President of ALJ Community Initiatives (ALJCI)

Country: Saudia Arabi...

Hassan Mohammed Jameel
Deputy President and Vice-Chairman of
Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ) (Father’s company)
Director of the Lexus, Daihatsu and Forklift business
President of ALJ Community Initiatives (ALJCI)
Country: Saudia Arabia
Age: NA
Net Worth: NA


Wealth source: Toyota relationship

Charitable Giving:
• ALJ Community Initiatives (ALJCI) has launched numerous global and regional programs in art, education, poverty alleviation as well as job creation initiatives which have helped create tens of thousands of job opportunities annually in Saudi Arabia.
• He shares a passionate interest in the Coexist foundation which is a UK registered charity, where his father is a trustee.


Notes:
• Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ) is one of the best
distributors in Toyota’s global network. Largest independent distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the world with the largest independent retail network, employing over 12,000 people in after-sales alone.

Fadi Mohammed A. Jameel (brother of Hassan)

Deputy President and Vice-Chairman of

Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ) (Father’s company)

Country: Saudia Arabia

Age: NA

Net Worth: NA


 

Fadi Mohammed A. Jameel (brother of Hassan)
Deputy President and Vice-Chairman of
Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ) (Father’s company)
Country: Saudia Arabia
Age: NA
Net Worth: NA


Charitable Giving: NA



Notes: NA



See brother, prior flashcard, Hassan Jameel