“In my own experience I have been struck by the leaders who will talk frankly about sensitive internal issues to an outsider who is not a threat, and has no agenda or issues to promote.”

Sir John Shepherd
GLF Board Member

Governing Bodies

GLF Board

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

FW de Klerk
Joe Clark
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey
Cassam Uteem
Chester Crocker
Elisabeth Rehn
Graham Barr
Jacques Rossier
Sir John Shepherd
Chairman
Vice Chairman


The Chairperson, 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.


Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee comprises a small group of key supporters and champions from the international business community. Members of Advisory Committee are appointed by the Board of GLF and meet twice a year to advise the Secretariat and to ensure a business input to the Foundation’s governance.

Sir David Davies (Chairman)
Director, EFG Group

Lord Marshall of Knightsbridge
Chairman, Pirelli UK plc

Derek Breed
Co-Founder, Ashburton (Jersey) Ltd

Dr. Hans-Ulrich Doerig
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Credit Suisse Group AG

Brian Huckett
Former COO, Visa International CEMEA, UK

Ivan Fallon
Former CEO, Independent News and Media

Markus Pertl
Chairman, Stern Stewart & Co