OLE board member honored
William F. Foote, President of Root Capital and a member of the Board of Directors of Open Learning Exchange, has been named a Young Global Leader for 2008. This honour is bestowed each year by the World Economic Forum to recognize and acknowledge the top 200-300 young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.
“The World Economic Forum is a true multi-stakeholder community of global decision-makers. We need the Young Global Leaders to be a voice for the future in the global thought process and as a catalyst for initiatives in the global public interest,” said Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum.
“I am truly honored to be selected as a Young Global Leader and by this recognition of the work Root Capital has done,” said Foote. “We help harness the existing entrepreneurial energy in isolated rural communities, encouraging socially and environmentally responsible business practices. We’re hopeful that this award will draw attention to the needs of isolated rural communities, and allow us to expand our efforts to serve them.”
