Concordia

A unique week for the world. 🌎 Every year, the majority of the world’s heads of government are all within 30 blocks of one another. Think about what you can do with their time and attention. Mark your calendars for this September 21-24, 2025, for the 15th Anniversary of the Concordia Annual Summit—the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan forum alongside the UN General Assembly. #Concordia25 📲Concordia Co-Founder & CEO, Matthew Swift, opening the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit.

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of moderating the session on AI Transforming Industries: A Look at AI in Healthcare at the City of Ideas Conference in West Palm Beach, powered by Related Ross and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It was an incredible discussion with thought leaders like Dr Rowland Illing, Chief Medical Officer at AWS, Rohit Chandra, Executive VP and Chief Digital Officer at Cleveland Clinic, and Dipen Parekh, M.D., Chief Operating Officer at the University of Miami Health System. Thank you to Michael B. Greenwald, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Related Ross for having me for an inspiring conversation! #AI #Healthcare #CityOfIdeas #Innovation #WestPalmBeach #Concordia

SAVE THE DATE🗽 Our 15th Concordia Annual Summit is officially on the calendars! 🗓️ September 21-24, 2025 📍New York City This year’s gathering will be a tribute to fifteen years of collaboration and connection. What began as a gathering of around 100 people has evolved into a global community, bringing together heads of state and government, CEOs, and experts from around the world. This summit will continue to be a space where dialogue thrives, solutions emerge, and #sharedpurpose drives #lastinginfluence. Thank you to our current and growing list of partners & sponsors: Meta, ExxonMobil, Uber, Amazon Web Services (AWS), TikTok, World Heart Federation, Environmental Defense Fund, PQMD, International Medical Corps, University of Virginia Darden School of Business. And to our Founding Sponsor, Libra Group. Stay tuned for speaker details, tickets, programming & more! Don’t miss out, make sure you’re following Concordia for all the latest updates.

👏 Libra Group’s Chief Relationship Officer Maria Paula Correa was featured in the latest “In Her Own Words” byline from Bizwomen. In the interview, María reflects on her journey—from a politically engaged teenager in Colombia, to working for a head of state, and now a senior executive who shapes Libra Group’s growth strategy worldwide. Maria’s career— spanning roles such as Chief of Cabinet for Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, working on presidential campaigns, and serving as Senior Director of Strategic Engagement at Concordia—proves that every #connection can open new doors. Concordia is one of the world's top conveners of global leaders across politics, business, philanthropy, and more, and is one of 10 philanthropic initiatives under our independently run sister organization, Libra Philanthropies. Today, Maria is still involved with Concordia as a Senior Advisor. 🤝 As part of Libra Group’s Executive team, Maria identifies and builds strategic relationships with governments and key stakeholders, driving lasting impact on a global scale. 💡 Her career is a testament to the power of relationships. As she notes, “Relationships are a strategic gamble. You follow your passions and open doors when you can, but you never know where they will lead,” and adds, “Never underestimate the power of relationships to totally transform your world.” At Libra Group, we believe that relationships are the foundation of meaningful progress. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e6h_28PU #Leadership #GlobalImpact #CareerGrowth

The cost of healthcare has been a major topic of discussion in the United States. We spoke to experts that compared healthcare across 10 different high-income countries to look at access to care, administrative efficiency, equity, & more. Reginald D. Williams II, the Vice President of International Healthy Policy and Practice Innovations at The Commonwealth Fund, gave us a synopsis of why the U.S. struggles in regards to healthcare. In his role, Williams facilitates international dialogue and education. His efforts empower U.S. policy makers and healthcare leaders to glean insights from global experiences and best practices. Each year at the Concordia Annual Summit, we gather changemakers, nonprofit leaders, C-Suite executives, heads of state, and entrepreneurs to address global challenges. If you or your organization would like to be a part of the conversation, reach out to us! 🤝 Partner & Sponsorship Opportunities: email partnerships@concordia.net ✉️ Membership Opportunities: email membership@concordia.net Or, stay tuned for announcements regarding the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit! #ConcordiaSummit #Concordia25

Integrity. Adaptability. Strategic Vision. These are the core principles of effective leadership, as emphasized by Concordia Senior Advisor, and Chief Relationship Officer at Libra Group, Maria Paula Correa. This week, Correa and members of the Concordia team are in Bellagio, Italy, engaging in critical discussions about the future of the Amazon. Bringing together diverse perspectives, we are exploring innovative solutions to protect one of the world’s most vital ecosystems. Stay tuned for even more insights from our conversations. #Leadership #ConcordiaInsights #ConcordiaAmazonas

Concordia is honored to announce that Alex Gorsky, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, has joined the Concordia Leadership Council. With a distinguished career in healthcare and a commitment to leadership and innovation, Mr. Gorsky brings invaluable expertise to Concordia's mission of fostering cross-sector collaboration to address global challenges. Mr. Gorsky began his career at Johnson & Johnson in 1988 as a sales representative with Janssen Pharmaceutica. Over the next three decades, he advanced through positions of increasing responsibility in sales, marketing, and management, culminating in his appointment as CEO and Chairman in 2012. Under his leadership, Johnson & Johnson achieved significant growth and innovation across its Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, and Consumer Health sectors. "Welcoming Alex Gorsky to our Leadership Council is an honor for Concordia," said Matthew Swift, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of Concordia. "His extensive experience in global healthcare and his dedication to ethical leadership will be an invaluable addition to the Concordia community. We look forward to his contributions to our global network." Concordia's Leadership Council comprises esteemed leaders from various sectors who provide strategic guidance and support to the organization's initiatives. Mr. Gorsky's addition to the council underscores Concordia's commitment to leveraging diverse perspectives to create meaningful impact. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ePVhZ8Xv

If 10-year old Shelly would have known that one day her book would be featured next to her hero, Connie Chung (the first woman to co-anchor CBS Evening News), she would have fainted. This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s celebrate curious women and those who support them. Thank you to Julie Pham, PhD and the team at CuriosityBased for the feature: “This Little World: A How-To Guide to Social Innovators” is going to be a classroom classic.” And to everyone who helped bring this book to life — thank you for your support and encouragement. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group Pacific Lutheran University Raikes Foundation Concordia CWI Works Guardify Forestmatic Equal Opportunity Schools Ability Central BEEODIVERSITY Kin + Carta Microsoft for Nonprofits American Nurses Enterprise Ikigai Lab Michael Halvorson L. Allan Belton George Zeno Sam Ushio Susan Koehler Helen Chong Rekers Tricia Raikes Jeff Raikes Cameron Turner Matt Cherry Sara Boyd, CAP® Forestmatic Mattia Curmà Jean-Philippe Courtois Erik Arnold Hanne LeCount Jessica Reeves

We’re heading to Italy! Our Executive Director, Hanne LeCount, and several other key members of the Concordia team will be at the Bellagio Center in a few days. Here they will convene leaders across sectors to discuss the future of the Amazon and its role in global sustainability. Through strategic conversations and working sessions, they’ll work to develop and identify partnerships, investment opportunities and policy recommendations. The results of this convening aim to align with the core of the Concordia Amazonas Initiative—uniting the power of private, public, and civil sectors to create lasting influence and scalable impact. If you’d like to get involved, see Hanne’s post below!⬇️

Behind every impactful conversation, partnership, and initiative at Concordia, there are strong and brilliant women leading the way. Today on #InternationalWomensDay, we’re sharing a lookback at where their journeys began—all the way back to before they knew what emails were!