The Global Leadership Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation registered in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. It is independent of any private, corporate or commercial interest.

The Foundation is constituted by the General Assembly of Members, who are served by a Board of Directors.  The Board is supported by a small London-based Secretariat which is responsible for the coordination of the activities of the organization - it is the hub of the GLF network, linking the General Assembly of Members with other constituent parts of the Foundation, including the Foundation's business, governmental and non-governmental partners.

GLF Board

GLF Board Members serve as advocates for the objectives of the Global Leadership Foundation and are responsible for all decisions relating to the Foundation's structure, governance, strategic aims and financial management, including the Secretariat work plan and budget.

The Chairman, Vice Chairman and Board Members are elected by an absolute majority vote of Members of the General Assembly. Board members are eligible for re-election.

Meetings of the Board are held as necessary, but no less than once each year.

The Board may delegate relevant powers of authority to the Secretariat or to any appropriate committee for management purposes.

GLF Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is made up of key supporters and champions from the international business community.

The Committee meets with the GLF Secretariat twice a year in London to ensure a business input to the Foundation’s governance, financial management and project development.

Members are appointed by the Board of GLF and the Committee is chaired by Sir David Davies.


GLF US Advisory Committee

The US Advisory Committee offers its key supporters in the US and Canada a closer involvement in the Foundation's work, through meetings in either Washington D.C. or New York. 

Members of the US Advisory Committee are consulted on projects and fundraising matters.

Members are appointed by the Board of GLF and the Committee is chaired by GLF Member Thomas Pickering.