Past
2025

The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) aims to help emerging leaders to grow in the wisdom and character required for responsible leadership that makes a difference in the world — leadership that doesn’t simply seek to fulfil personal ambition but furthers societies’ sustainable development. GLC is a joint initiative of the University of Oxford (Social Sciences Division and the Oxford Character Project) and the St. Gallen Symposium, supported by our partners - the Templeton World Charity Foundation, Schwarz Group, and Swiss Re.

From 11-15 December 2025, the GLC focused on partner challenges, addressing real-world issues through the lens of responsible leadership and sustainability.

Swiss Re is navigating the growing influence of AI on underwriting and claims, which is reshaping roles and increasing automation while a significant portion of senior experts approach retirement. To stay competitive and resilient, the company needs a clear plan for hiring, skill development, and knowledge transfer to ensure smooth adaptation and continuity.

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To tackle the questions, GLC convened 100 promising young leaders and Senior Advisors to address pressing challenges by integrating responsible leadership and practical actions. Using character education and design thinking, the fully virtual five-day challenge equiped young leaders with the values and skills needed for navigating today's complex world.

Evaluated by our Award Jury, the group with the most outstanding project idea was able to attend the 55th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland as Leaders of Tomorrow - all expenses covered.

All active participants received a Certificate of Achievement from the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium.

Challenges in Focus at GLC 2025

Throughout the five-day challenge, GLC participants engaged in cross-generational dialogues with senior leaders, learned from a diverse group of peers, and developed a wide range of action projects focused on concrete challenges.

Challenges

A New Framework For
Responsible Leadership

The most pressing challenges of our time require system-level analysis and action for impact. Building on research at the Universities of Oxford and St. Gallen, we have developed a new framework for responsible leadership combining three essential components of responsible leadership needed to address global challenges.