Asheesh Advani

Asheesh Advani

Asheesh Advani is president and CEO of JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, one of the largest NGOs in the world dedicated to educating young people in the areas of work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. He began his career at the World Bank and is an accomplished technology entrepreneur who helped pioneer the social finance business as the founder of CircleLending (acquired by Virgin Group). He is also the board chair of Prosperity Now and has helped grow nonprofit networks and social enterprises.

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Opinion: Coaching for global NGO leaders

Opinion: Coaching for global NGO leaders

over 7 years ago // Leadership

In a world characterized by global markets, interconnected social problems, and strong national identities, NGOs are likely to be organized not as hierarchical organizations with top-down management, but as alliances, federated networks, and global coalitions. The leadership teams in these global networks require the perspective of a listener and collaborator.