Izzana Salleh

Upon realising that women leaders face universal challenges, Izzana Salleh co-founded the nonprofit Girls for Girls International, a “global sisterhood” that provides women aged 16 to 25 with the skills, support and courage to become leaders. G4G now impacts women and girls across 40 countries (so far), connecting peer-to-peer networks with a goal of empowering one million women and girls by 2030. Beyond G4G, Izzana now serves as Secretary General of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries, whose member nations collectively account for about 90 per cent of global palm oil production. She is shaping sustainability standards and defending the industry's interests in international trade and climate policy.