Sanjay Gupta named WEF's Young Global Leader
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Sanjay Gupta, an Indian-American senior executive, has been chosen by the World Economic Forum for its 2010 class of Young Global Leaders.
Gupta, a second-generation Indian-American, is the senior vice president and advisor to the executive chairman of Abraxis BioScience, a leading pharmaceutical and health-care innovator based in the US with offices throughout the world.
Commenting on his selection, Gupta stated: "I am deeply honoured to be a member of the 2010 class of Young Global Leaders (YGL) and I look forward to working with the YGL community around the world to advance a host of innovative and socially-beneficial initiatives."
"We are delighted that Sanjay has been recognised for his past and ongoing contributions to social progress through his innovative thinking, vision, and leadership," said Patrick Soon-Shiong, executive chairman of Abraxis BioScience.
"We look forward to supporting his commitment to improving society and the ideals of the Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum."
The honour, bestowed each year by the forum, recognises and acknowledges between 100 and 200 outstanding young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.
