The next wave of leadership, from Europe to Abu Dhabi

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my favorite franchise Forbes (except this of course) is our 30 Under 30 List. Launched in 2011 by Chief Content Officer Randall Lane, it is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship and creativity in every sector of the economy.

We just released our European Under 30 List 2023. these years entertainment list including italian actress Simona Tabasco from HBO hits white lotus, and British indie band Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chamber wet hysteresis. (If you haven’t heard Wet Lag, lounge chair is a good place to start.and white lotus fan Might love the SNL take.) Here’s the methodology behind this year’s list.

A 19-year-old tennis prodigy, three soccer stars and a female race car driver who surpassed her male peers are among athletes Highlighted on this year’s list. The 27-year-old creative director of Ferragamo and a “magician” who brought cocktail elixirs to life Game Changers Reinvent Fashion, Food and Art. Climate is a central theme this year List of Entrepreneurs with Social Impact And AI injected Our Manufacturing and Industrial Listings. After that financier and scientists like Rochelle Niemeijer, who is developing Tools to tackle antibiotic-resistant infections Through her startup Nostics.

I must specifically mention Ludovico Mitchener, CTO, PhycoWorksOne reason is that the business he co-founded with Stefan Grossfurthner combines artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to develop algae strains that can convert carbon dioxide into new products.Another reason is that his mother was Daniela Vincenti, a friend and former classmate at Columbia Journalism School, and now an advisor to the European Economic and Social Committee. (Shouting like this is the prerogative of a newsletter writer, isn’t it?) As a working mom, I take this as a signal that building our own careers doesn’t have to be at the expense of our kids. In fact, it might actually inspire them.

Europe under 30 showcases its leadership at its best and serves as a reminder that Europe is on par with or ahead of the US in many areas. Gender parity is one, but success depends on what is happening in companies, not countries.This week, Jena McGregor finds out how Swedish retail giant IKEA managed to The rare feat of achieving near gender parity in his leadership role. It happened not because of legislation, which Europeans have long used as a tool to achieve board diversity, but through clear objectives, training and incentives. It is realized in IKEA’s operations around the world. More evidence that you don’t have to be under 30 to be a pioneer or a game changer in your industry.

indeed, Forbes with Mika Brzezinski’s know your value The initiative is currently co-hosting the 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi. (Click here to view live blog.) Now in its second year, the event brings together women from our 30 Under 30 list as well as our 50 50+ Lists to inspire and learn from each other. this is a preview These include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, Ukrainian First Lady Olenna Zelenska, Sweet July founder Aisha Curry and the actress Catherine O’Hara. Be sure to check coverage.

Have a great week.