Board Member- Global Risks Forum (GRF)

The world is entering an era of cascading risks—climate disruptions, economic shocks, technological uncertainty, and social instability are unfolding in complex and interconnected ways. Responding to these challenges requires more than short-term fixes; it requires foresight, coordination, and public trust at the global level.

The Global Risks Forum (GRF) is being established to meet this need.

GRF is a new multilateral institution headquartered in Geneva, designed to bring together trusted leaders from government, science, finance, and civil society to build stronger global responses to risk. It will serve as a permanent platform for anticipating future crises, strengthening public systems, and ensuring accountable leadership across borders.

To guide this mission, GRF is forming its Founding Board of Governors—a select group of leaders who will oversee the Forum’s development, governance, and long-term direction. The Board will be appointed in 2026, following a transparent selection process.

Why This Matters

This is not a ceremonial position. It is a historic opportunity to help shape the governance of global risk in a time when credibility, foresight, and action are in short supply.

As a Board Member, you will help set the tone, values, and priorities of an institution designed to serve future generations. You will join a trusted circle of peers committed to building global resilience with integrity and purpose.

Pathway to the Board

To ensure legitimacy and continuity, GRF’s founding board will be appointed exclusively from members of the 2025 Leaders Council—a diverse group of respected individuals who will participate in the Forum’s early design, strategy, and outreach efforts.

Members of the Leaders Council will:

• Shape the Forum’s strategy, governance model, and regional programs
• Advise on partnerships with governments, multilateral agencies, and scientific bodies
• Participate in preparatory sessions, committee formations, and milestone planning
• Be eligible for nomination to the GRF Board in 2026

Joining the Leaders Council in 2025 is a required step to be considered for the Board. This process ensures that all board members are aligned with GRF’s mission, have contributed to its foundation, and are committed to its long-term success.

Who Should Consider This

This opportunity is intended for senior leaders who:

• Have experience in government, diplomacy, multilateral institutions, or public-interest leadership
• Understand the long-term impacts of global risk—from climate to health to technology
• Are committed to advancing equity, foresight, and transparency in public systems
• Want to play a meaningful role in designing solutions that serve both people and planet

What Comes Next

If you are interested in contributing to the formation of this new institution—and potentially serving on its Founding Board—you are invited to join the GRF Leaders Council in 2025 as Affiliate, Fellow, or Patron. Council members will be onboarded on rolling basis and will work together through planning sessions, strategic consultations, and corridor-level engagements. Formal nominations to the Board will begin in early 2026, drawn directly from the 2025 Council cohort.

For more information, including how to join the Leaders Council, visit: https://therisk.global/grf-leaders-council

For direct inquiries: members@therisk.global

This is a rare moment to contribute to a lasting and needed public institution—one that exists not just to respond to today’s risks, but to prepare the world for what lies ahead. If you are ready to lead with principle, vision, and trust—this is your invitation.