DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) is pleased to announce that it has expanded its prestigious Global Order of Outstanding Disruptors (GOOD) Fellows Initiative to North America. The GOOD Fellows Initiative recognizes the audacious and visionary individuals who, through innovation, integrity, and commitment, are redefining the narrative of wealth. The inaugural North America GOOD Fellows recipients, who will be honored at Family Office Roundtable (FORT) North America 2023 taking place on October 9 and 10 in Dallas, include nine highly distinguished and accomplished individuals who have combined their business acumen with a profound social service and spiritual commitment to make a palpable impact on the world.
The 2023 GOOD Fellow North America recipients feature a mix of business professionals, philanthropists, innovators/thought leaders, educators/academics, social entrepreneurs, celebrities/artists, sports personalities, environmental advocates and young changemakers. The 2023 class of GOOD Fellows includes:
- Alfred Bush Ford, great-grandson of American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford
- Candice Beaumont, Chairman at Salsano Group, the holding company of businessman and philanthropist Sándro Salsano
- Jay Shetty, a global bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, and purpose-driven entrepreneur
- Uche Orji, Former CEO and Managing Director of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, which manages the Nigeria sovereign wealth fund
- Jeff Hoffman, Founder and former CEO of Priceline, and global entrepreneur, Hollywood film producer, and Chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network
- Christina Wing, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Founder of Wingspan and CEO of Wing O’Donnell Ventures
- Professor Aswath Damodaran, Kerschner Family Chair in Finance Education at New York University Stern School of Business
- Indira Nooyi, Former Chair and CEO of PepsiCo, author of My Life in Full, and Chief Architect of Performance with Purpose
- Mayor Eric L. Johnson, 60th Mayor of Dallas Texas
The 2023 GOOD Fellow North America candidates were chosen by past GOOD Fellow winners and were selected for using their wealth and influence to benefit the greater good. GOOD Fellow nominees are evaluated across six different categories: Environmental Consciousness, Societal Growth, Ethical Foundations, Stimulating Innovation, and Global Collaboration. All nominees epitomize innovation, transparency, and responsible wealth management – the foundational values of the SWFI.
“We are honored to bring the GOOD Fellows Initiative to North America and recognize nine prolific trailblazers who have used their stature and wealth to enact positive change and leave the world better than they found it,” stated Lakshmi Narayanan, Chairman of SWFI. “On behalf of the SWFI, I want to extend my sincerest gratitude and appreciation to all 2003 GOOD Fellows for championing the founding principles of our organization and for exemplifying how power and influence can be used to fuel societal advancement and economic prosperity.”
All 2023 GOOD Fellows will be celebrated with a seated dinner on October 9 as the kick-off to FORT North America, an invitation-only conference featuring a diverse array of global asset managers, institutional investors and family offices representing an estimated $11 trillion in assets. All GOOD fellow recipients in attendance will be participating in a 15-minute GOOD Talk – with an ethos reminiscent of the resounding TED Talks – that delves into the very essence of wealth – its societal obligations, its ethical imperatives, and its transformative potential. Moreover, all 2023 GOOD Fellows are conferred in the form of prestigious medals that hold historical and cultural weight, which are deeply rooted in historical and cultural values and principles echoing the endeavors of the GOOD Fellows.
Those interested in attending FORT North America can apply for an invitation at fort.global.
About GOOD Fellows Initiative
Originating from the forward-thinking of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), the GOOD Fellows Initiative is a groundbreaking approach to reconceptualizing the global discourse on wealth. It seeks to spotlight and celebrate individuals—the "Modern Greats of Wealth"—who actively shape the future of global finance with innovation, transparency, and social responsibility at their core.
The GOOD Fellows Awards honor remarkable individuals for their unique contributions. These individuals have pioneered responsible and innovative shifts, promoting growth and sustainability. The Good Fellows environment is characterized by its emphasis on knowledge dissemination and stimulating discourse among visionary individuals.
About Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) is a global organization designed to study sovereign wealth funds, public pensions, central banks, and other long-term public investors in the areas of investing, asset allocation, risk, governance, economics, policy, trade, and other relevant issues. It provides specialized services such as research and consulting to various corporations, funds, and governments. SWFI delivers information and insights on current issues and trends related to sovereign wealth. Its flagship publication, The Sovereign Wealth Quarterly, is the premier publication on public sector asset ownership and management globally. In addition, SWFI facilitates sovereign fund events around the world. For more information, please visit: https://fort.global/ and www.swfinstitute.org