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ACCLAD's selection process is governed by an independent Global Council of Peers — distinguished leaders drawn from every world region, sector, and tradition.
Council Members
Served as Tanzania's fourth president from 2005 to 2015, overseeing significant economic growth and democratic consolidation. A veteran of African Union leadership and multilateral diplomacy.
Awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells. One of the most cited researchers in biomedical science globally.
Twice elected President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. A global authority on democratic governance, gender equity, and transitional justice.
Led the IPCC to a shared Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. His work on climate science communication and policy has shaped international environmental accords for three decades.
One of the most consequential regulators of the digital age, having led landmark antitrust actions against the world's largest technology companies during her tenure at the EU.
A trailblazing diplomat and advocate for women in leadership, sport, and public life. Former president of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee and a recognised voice in global diplomacy.
"The Council does not seek the famous. It seeks the consequential. There is an important difference — and that difference is ACCLAD's mandate."
The Global Council reviews all nominations in confidence, applying a rigorous five-point framework assessing impact, integrity, reach, sustainability, and legacy. No political, commercial, or national considerations influence the outcome.