European Young Leaders (EYL40) programme – Call for Nominations for the Class of 2018
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the nomination process for our European Young Leaders (EYL40) programme by sending us your suggestions for high-potential candidates who would be interested in joining our EYL40 Class of 2018.
ABOUT THE EYL40 PROGRAMME
The European Young Leaders programme is a unique, multi-stakeholder programme, which aims to promote a sense of European identity by bringing together 40 of the most promising European leaders and engaging them in initiatives that will shape Europe’s future. The relaxed tone, and out-of-the-box nature of the programme have led to salient and open discussions and created a strong leadership network of committed Europeans.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The candidates should be European citizens between 30 and 40 years of age, with a proven track record as established opinion leaders in their fields of activity, including, but not limited to: politics, science, business, media, the arts, and civil society. We look for candidates who are creative, committed and passionate about reshaping the world and we are particularly interested in those who have not only demonstrated a strong engagement with Europe, but who are also on track to reach the highest ranks of their field of expertise. Past candidates include: government ministers, CEOs, Michelin-starred chefs, international film directors, and high profile journalists.
CURRENT AND PREVIOUS EUROPEAN YOUNG LEADERS INCLUDE
Jens Spahn, German Parliamentary State Secretary for Finance
Frédéric Mazzella, CEO and Founder of BlablaCar
Souad Mekhennet, Correspondent for the Washington Post and author of ‘The Eternal Nazi’
Lindsey Nefesh-Clarke, Founder & President of Women’s Worldwide Web
Oisin Hanrahan, Co-Founder of Handybook
Eleni Antoniadou, Co-Founder of Transplants without Donors
Adil El Arbi, Film Director and Screenwriter
Carole Dieschbourg, Luxembourg Minister of the Environment
Virginia Raggi, Mayor of Rome
Eneko Atxa, Chef at three-Michelin-starred restaurant Azurmendi
Kaja Kallas, Member of the European Parliament
APPLICATION PROCESS
For personal applications:
Please send your CV (including date of birth and full contact details), together with a cover letter explaining why you believe that you should be considered for the EYL40 programme.
For nominations:
Please send the full name, date of birth and full contact details of the candidate that you wish to nominate, together with a short biography of their professional background and achievements, and a letter explaining why you believe that they are a suitable candidate for the programme.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JUNE 2017
All submissions should be sent directly to Andy Prevoo ([email protected]<wbr></wbr>rg T: +32 2 893 98 26)
