Retired Major General Shultz is widely recognized for her strong commitment to democratic governance and economic development. Her extensive experience and network of global relationships bring new opportunities to the Institution’s Members and strategic partners. This important addition further amplifies the Institution’s efforts, reach, and the resulting impact of its Members around the world.

Before entering politics, President Plevneliev was a successful entrepreneur focused on fostering innovation and technology-driven growth in Bulgaria. His tenure as a president was marked by efforts to promote social cohesion and regional stability, as well as advancing Bulgaria's standing within the European Union.

Mr. Leterme served as the Prime Minister of Belgium twice during a challenging political period marked by coalition negotiations and regional tensions. Mr. Leterme's political career also includes serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Development Cooperation. He is recognized for his efforts in promoting federalism in Belgium and his involvement in international diplomacy. Mr. Leterme brings a wealth of experience and will contribute to the leadership of the Organization.

Mr. Lajčák has served in various key roles, including as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, country’s Deputy Prime Minister and as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mr. Lajčák's diplomatic career has been marked by his involvement in crucial peace negotiations and his commitment to promoting stability and cooperation in the Balkans and beyond.

H.E. Ambassador Jidda is a highly accomplished and result-oriented diplomat with over two decades of experience in diplomacy, international relations and foreign affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria. He is sought-after for his expertise in representing Nigeria at various global forums, such as the United Nations General Assembly, African Union Summits, and other significant conferences on economic, environmental and agricultural issues.

Leonel Fernández is a prominent Dominican politician, lawyer, and academic who served as President of the Dominican Republic for three non-consecutive terms.

Edward Russo will chair President Trump’s environmental advisory task force. Russo served as an environmental consultant for President Trump for many years. He and his business partner were nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for using atmospheric water technology to create clean, healthy drinking water from the air.

Ambassador Ned L. Siegel's business career encompasses over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience as a developer, owner and manager of vast and diverse holdings in residential and commercial real estate, witnessing first-hand both the best and worst of economic times.

Geir Haarde is the first minister in Icelandic political history to have held all three major ministerial positions, Prime Minister (2006-2009), Minister of Finance (1998-2005), and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2005-2006). He has served as the Ambassador of Iceland to The United States and several Latin American countries.

Steven Charles Watkins Jr. is a former military officer and served as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district. Watkins helped to oversee approximately $3.2 billion in contracts while expanding operations from the U.S. to the Middle East and Central/East Asia, with a focus on minimizing fraud, waste, and abuse. As CEO of Huxley Rock LLC, he continues to drive impactful change in policy and strategy.