“A Global Trailblazer” with the World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Dr. Ngozi in Switzerland
When we look at trailblazers, it can be intimidating to imagine how much work it took to be where they are. However, for our amazing guest in this episode, becoming a global trailblazer is a natural outcome of doing what she loves and courageously taking considered risks. We have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organization and the first woman and African to hold the position in the 75-year history of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the WTO. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Ngozi shares her remarkable journey as a trailblazing economist and her experiences as Nigeria's former finance minister. Not without facing hardships, she also talks about her pivotal role in reforming the Nigerian economy and securing debt relief for the country. Tune in to gain valuable wisdom from a truly influential leader as Dr. Ngozi shares her thoughts on the future of leadership and the need for global cooperation in solving critical challenges. Don't miss this episode filled with courage, perseverance, and visionary leadership as we journey across Dr. Ngozi’s mixed childhood of rural village modesty, luxury, and life-threatening hardship.
