Global Growth Companies Shaping the Future of Business

The World Economic Forum (WEF) manages the Community of Global Growth Companies (GGCs), a network of over 360 medium-sized enterprises from more than 60 countries as of January 2014. These companies are selected based on sustained above-average growth, visionary leadership, industry impact, and a commitment to corporate global citizenship. Members gain access to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China, regional summits, and digital resources like TopLink. The community aims to unite high-growth firms to act as a driving force for economic and social change, engaging them in taskforces and industry projects such as the Global Strategic Infrastructure Initiative and initiatives to narrow the gender gap.

• As of January 2014, the Community of Global Growth Companies consists of more than 360 firms from over 60 countries, with a combined workforce of approximately 1 million employees worldwide and a median revenue growth of 16.3% across all global regions.
• The World Economic Forum uses four specific selection criteria to identify Global Growth Companies: sustained above-average growth over three to five years, a proven commitment to corporate global citizenship, major influence in their industry or region, and a visionary leadership track record.
• GGC members participate in a structured annual calendar of activities, including the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China in September, regional meetings in Africa, Europe, MENA, Eurasia, and Latin America, and a CEO Workshop Series in the USA in June.
• The community engages in specific impact-driven projects and taskforces, including the Global Strategic Infrastructure Initiative, the Hyperconnected World, New Vision for Education, and efforts such as Partnering Against Corruption and Narrowing the Gender Gap.
• The selection process for GGCs involves nomination, an internal background check, and evaluation by a regional selection committee of business and industry experts.

APA

World Economic Forum (2014). Global Growth Companies Shaping the Future of Business. http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGC_Brochure.pdf

Chicago

World Economic Forum. Global Growth Companies Shaping the Future of Business. 2014. http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGC_Brochure.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldeconomicforum2014global, author = {{World Economic Forum}}, title = {{Global Growth Companies Shaping the Future of Business}}, institution = {World Economic Forum}, year = {2014}, url = {http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGC_Brochure.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }