Hoda Tahun

I think that's right, Hoda. It has been an extraordinary year, and in lots of dimensions, it's been unprecedented. If we start with the geopolitical situation in which leaders find themselves, sadly, the war... between Ukraine and Russia continues. There are very little signs of that ending in the very near future. In the Middle East, we see conflict in Gaza and Israel.

I also think of Sudan, which in scale terms is actually the greatest humanitarian catastrophe of them all at the moment and often is overlooked. So it's been an incredibly challenging year. And while we talk about leaders and that is our purpose here, the human toll of all of that is heartbreaking when you think about it.

I also think of Sudan, which in scale terms is actually the greatest humanitarian catastrophe of them all at the moment and often is overlooked. So it's been an incredibly challenging year. And while we talk about leaders and that is our purpose here, the human toll of all of that is heartbreaking when you think about it.

I also think of Sudan, which in scale terms is actually the greatest humanitarian catastrophe of them all at the moment and often is overlooked. So it's been an incredibly challenging year. And while we talk about leaders and that is our purpose here, the human toll of all of that is heartbreaking when you think about it.

And Simon, on top of these conflicts, leaders have had to deal with a whole host of climate disasters as well. In fact, I think climate change is certainly causing massive challenges on so many levels. 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record.

And Simon, on top of these conflicts, leaders have had to deal with a whole host of climate disasters as well. In fact, I think climate change is certainly causing massive challenges on so many levels. 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record.

And Simon, on top of these conflicts, leaders have had to deal with a whole host of climate disasters as well. In fact, I think climate change is certainly causing massive challenges on so many levels. 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record.

And in addition to the immense humanitarian impact, Oxair released a report at the recent COP29 meeting estimating that climate-related extreme weather events have cost the global economy more than $2 trillion over this past decade.

And in addition to the immense humanitarian impact, Oxair released a report at the recent COP29 meeting estimating that climate-related extreme weather events have cost the global economy more than $2 trillion over this past decade.

And in addition to the immense humanitarian impact, Oxair released a report at the recent COP29 meeting estimating that climate-related extreme weather events have cost the global economy more than $2 trillion over this past decade.

And that, of course, is not all that leaders have to face.

And that, of course, is not all that leaders have to face.

And that, of course, is not all that leaders have to face.

If one thinks about economic instability, persistent inflation, different though it is in different parts of the world, how to take advantage of technological change and gen AI in particular, while mitigating the risk and all of the changes and disruptions to global supply chains that have come as a consequence of these different fragmentary tensions, geopolitical and the extreme global

If one thinks about economic instability, persistent inflation, different though it is in different parts of the world, how to take advantage of technological change and gen AI in particular, while mitigating the risk and all of the changes and disruptions to global supply chains that have come as a consequence of these different fragmentary tensions, geopolitical and the extreme global

If one thinks about economic instability, persistent inflation, different though it is in different parts of the world, how to take advantage of technological change and gen AI in particular, while mitigating the risk and all of the changes and disruptions to global supply chains that have come as a consequence of these different fragmentary tensions, geopolitical and the extreme global

weather conditions you've talked about. And that has all been brought into really sharp focus this year in particular by political change. We know that it's been an unprecedented year in that dimension of human life too. 2024 saw more than 70 national elections with almost half the world's population voting on their country's leaders.

weather conditions you've talked about. And that has all been brought into really sharp focus this year in particular by political change. We know that it's been an unprecedented year in that dimension of human life too. 2024 saw more than 70 national elections with almost half the world's population voting on their country's leaders.

weather conditions you've talked about. And that has all been brought into really sharp focus this year in particular by political change. We know that it's been an unprecedented year in that dimension of human life too. 2024 saw more than 70 national elections with almost half the world's population voting on their country's leaders.

I mean, that is an enormous amount of change for leaders to manage. Wouldn't you say, Simon? Huge. And in thinking about all of these issues from a macro level, it's given me a deep appreciation for how leaders constantly have to refine and in some cases, redefine their strategies, whether that's their business strategy, their technology strategy, sustainability, or their people strategy.