Bhumi Pednekar: Actor, Advocate, and Climate Warrior, Bhumi Pednekar, has been recognized as one of the five Indians chosen by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to be part of its Young Global Leaders (YGL) Community for the Class of 2024. Bhumi is currently in Geneva, where she will be inducted as a Young Global Leader.

The WEF recently unveiled its list of nearly 90 changemakers under 40 who are shaping the future and driving positive change across various fields, including public health, economic development, technology, and sustainability. This prestigious list includes rising stars from politics, business, civil society, the arts, and academia.

Apart from Bhumi, the YGL Class of 2024 also features other notable Indians:

Adwaita Nayar, CEO of Nykaa Fashion
Arjun Bhartia, Director at Jubilant Group
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director at Vedanta Limited
Sharad Vivek Sagar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dexterity Global

Bhumi expressed her pride in being recognized as a Young Global Leader from India. She sees this honour as a motivation to dedicate every moment of her life to social good. Notably, this recognition coincides with her upcoming 10th year in the film industry.

As an actor, entrepreneur, and climate warrior, Bhumi is committed to actionable change. Her primary focus area is sustainability, and she aims to mobilize as many people as possible to contribute to a healthier planet. She eagerly anticipates collaborating with brilliant minds worldwide to drive meaningful impact on a global scale.

For the past two decades, the Forum of Young Global Leaders has played a crucial role in cultivating a unique community of leaders dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. These YGLs participate in a three-year leadership development program that includes executive education courses, learning journeys, and collaboration opportunities with trusted peers. 🌟