Initiatives | Global Alumni Awards Global Alumni Hall of Fame Each year, the global association presents the prestigious Hall of Fame award to those alumni who have had an outstanding contribution during their time in AIESEC and after leaving the organisation. The alumni recognized have demonstrated active leadership throughout their lives and are still involved in local, national or international activities offering advice and support to the AIESEC membership. These awards, sponsored annually by PricewaterhousCoopers and Deutsche Post DHL, aim to showcase the impact that AIESEC Alumni have in society and acknowledge their contribution.
The 2009 recipients are: President of Finland from 1994 until 2000. Member of AIESEC in Finland in the year 1963. He was the founder of the Crisis Management Initiative, aimed to generate effective crisis management in the parts of the world where it is needed. He was awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize for his lifelong contribution to world peace. He has constantly given support (0)>?@A@B)'$4).,),K,2/*"%,!)(.,)7'*5,!)>?@A@B)!('$4!)10+)'!)'$)0+#'$"!'("0$8
Martti Ahtisaari (Born in Finland, 1937), Nominated by AIESEC in Finland
A member of AIESEC in Japan on the year 1966 he led a project that generated over 130 exchanges between Germany and Japan. He is the President and CEO of Tsuchiya Group. Some of his internationallyminded management skills were developed during his AIESEC Experience. These skills helped him to expand the business to USA, Czech Republic, China, Canada, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand. His company currently supports AIESEC in Japan.
Yasuyuki Ohara (Born in Japan, 1943), Nominated by AIESEC in Japan
Previously recognized as one of AIESEC’s International Senior Members and the founder of AIESEC in Panama. He is now the Change Management Lead for the Johnson and Johnson Consumer Group of Companies in Latin America where he is also involved with Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Credo & Workplace Engagement and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. He is an alumnus of AIESEC in Colombia and a strong supporter of the Alumni Network of AIESEC in Iberoamerica.
Oscar Ayala Arana (Born in Colombia, 1955), Nominated by AIESEC in Colombia
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