Philip Thornton is a principal scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute and a flagship leader in the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security.

Philippe Cousteau has established himself as a prominent leader in the environmental movement. An award-winning television host, producer, author, speaker, philanthropist and social entrepreneur Philippe is the son of Philippe Cousteau Sr. and grandson of Jacques Cousteau. His life-mission is to empower people to recognize their ability to change the world.

Dr. Philippe Duclos oversees the World Health Organization’s immunization policy unit and is in charge of the development of WHO vaccine position papers. He serves as executive secretary for the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on immunization. He was formerly chief of immunization at the Canadian government and epidemic intelligence service officer at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Philippe Le Houérou is the chairman of the board of Agence Française de Développement, a distinguished fellow at the Emerging Markets Forum, chair of the aid architecture group at FERDI, Clermont-Ferrand, and a distinguished fellow at the Finance for Development Lab in Paris. From March 2016 to October 2020, he was the chief executive officer of the International Finance Corporation — the private sector arm of the World Bank Group.

Philippe Orliange is the director of strategy, partnerships and communication at the Agence Française de Développement. He holds a degree in international relations from the Paris Institute of Political Studies and is a career diplomat. Representing the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he has served in Congo, Kenya, New York (permanent mission to the United Nations), Colombia, Vietnam and South Africa. He has also held several positions at the Ministry’s central administration (Africa, United Nations, International Cooperation and Development). From 2006 to 2008, he held positions as geographical regional coordinator (Lebanon, Egypt), then as deputy director of AFD’s Mediterranean and Middle East department. In 2011, he was appointed deputy director, then director, of the Latin America and Caribbean department.

Philippe Valahu is the CEO of the Private Infrastructure Development Group. He has several years of experience in emerging markets infrastructure. Before joining PIDG, Valahu was a founding partner of an EM infrastructure finance advisory firm, worked for Depfa Bank, and was at the MIGA, World Bank Group.

Philippe Zaouati is chief executive officer at Mirova, a management company dedicated exclusively to sustainable investing and an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers. Through its creation, Philippe has contributed to the emergence of sustainable financing both in France and the rest of Europe.

Philomena Orji is program director for Transforming Lives through Nutrition at Helen Keller Intl, a global organization that partners with communities to protect vision, improve nutrition, and eliminate disease, helping millions of children and families live healthier. Philomena previously served as Helen Keller’s country director in Nigeria, supporting 14 million children and family members annually. She lives in Abuja, Nigeria.

Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is the former U.N. under-secretary-general and executive director of UN Women. A global advocate for gender equality, she is also the founder of Umlambo Foundation and board chair of Women Deliver. Her leadership has mobilized $40 billion to advance the rights of girls and women worldwide.

Phyllis Costanza is the Head UBS Philanthropy and CEO of the UBS Optimus Foundation, dedicated to helping clients fund impactful philanthropic programs that improve children's lives globally. Costanza has been instrumental in reshaping the foundation's strategy and introducing innovative financing vehicles, like the first Development Impact Bond.