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About Global Leadership Awards 2025

The 13th Global Leadership Awards is all about achievers and accomplishments!

The Region’s most impactful event, the Global Leadership Awards is back once again this year for the 13th time. As in the past , the event is expected to convene and showcase the highest levels of Global Leaders representing the diplomatic, business, government, philanthropic, media, celebrity, and social sectors. An evening of recognition, glamour and splendor and gathering to Foster Friendship and Build New Bridges in Business.

Chief of the Ceremony

Her Royal Highness Princess Ubol Ratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi has long been admired for her dedication to philanthropy, youth empowerment, and cultural leadership. Her Royal Highness founded the “To Be Number One” anti-drug campaign, which since 2002 has grown into a nationwide movement with millions of members, successfully raising awareness and preventing drug abuse among youth.

Her Royal Highness also established the Khun Poom Foundation in memory of her son, to provide support for children with autism and other learning disabilities, and continues to champion inclusivity and opportunities for children with special needs. Educated at MIT with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and holding a Master’s in Public Health from UCLA, Princess Ubol Ratana combines academic excellence with compassion-driven leadership. Beyond her philanthropic efforts, Her Royal Highness has been an influential figure in promoting Thai culture and tourism globally, presiding over renowned international events such as the Thai Night Ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival and the Amazing Thailand Royal Gala in London, both of which received significant media attention.

Her Royal Highness has also played a prominent role in advocating sustainable tourism and cultural diplomacy, further amplifying Thailand’s presence on the world stage. Widely respected for her integrity and commitment, Her Royal Highness continues to inspire trust and admiration from the public and the international community alike.

Event Judges

Global Leadership Awards Judges

ARTHUR F CARMAZZI

Ranked Worlds #1 Culture Thought Leader, Bestselling Author, Creator of Directive Communication Psychology, and Founder of the Global Mentor Exchange …

HE ABDULRAHIM HASSAN NAQI

HE ABDULRAHIM HASSAN NAQI is the former Secretary General of the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC). Been in the Federation of GCC, he has moved the …

STEVE CHEAH

He is a Malaysian with truly international exposure, having spent over three decades living and working outside Malaysia, in England, Myanmar, Hong Kong…

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GLA 2022 Secretariat

Tel : +6012 335 5067

info@globalleadershipawards.org

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