JEDDAH — Three Saudis nationals have been selected to join the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) class of 2021.
Founder and Executive Chairman of the WEF Klaus Schwab created the YGL in 2004 to “help the world meet increasingly complex and interdependent problems.”
Every year, the forum honors outstanding and uniquely accomplished individuals who are committed to building a peaceful and prosperous shared global future.
Ten other nationals from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have also been selected among the 112 YGL class of 2021.
The class includes justice and human rights activist, multi-award winning artist, as well as advocate for indigenous literacy, and leaders from business, civil society, healthcare and government.
Esra Al-Buti joined EY Kingdom of Saudi Arabia eight years ago and in 2019 became the first-ever woman partner in our Saudi member firm, as well as the youngest ever. Today she leads EY’s Tax Controversy practice in Saudi Arabia. Her work at EY includes advising KSA-based large local/multinational groups and family businesses on tax advisory assignments and tax- and zakat-compliance matters.
Fawaz Farooqui is a public sector entrepreneur and innovator who led multiple transformations and established several entities and companies. He currently serves as the Chief Advisor to the Saudi Minister of Culture and sits on the board of several organizations such as Saudia Airlines, Cruise Saudi Corporation, AlUla Development Company and the Saudi Sports for All Federation.
Dana Juffali is currently a Board Member at E.A. Juffali & Brothers, and Director of Business Development at Khaled Juffali Company. In addition, Dana is a Board Member of a number of philanthropic institutions, including the The Shefa Fund, and The Help Center. She previously held man agerial positions at Siemens AG in Germany and Saudi Arabia in Human Resources and Supply Chain Management. — SG
