Heads/CEOs of Important Organizations in India & World, Download PDF

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

World Trade Organization (WTO)

Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

World Health Organization (WHO)

It plays an essential role in the global governance of health and disease

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Its goals are to maximize the trade, investment and development opportunities of developing countries and assist them in their efforts to integrate into the world economy on an equitable basis

Rebeca Grynspan

International Labour Organization (ILO)

The functions of the ILO include the development and promotion of standards for national legislation to protect and improve working conditions and standards of living

Gilbert Houngbo (Director General)

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

World Economic Forum (WEF)

It engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

Klaus Schwab (Executive Chairman)

International Standards Organization (ISO)

It develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems

 Ulrika Francke

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

It plays an important role in determining the behaviour of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources

Gerhard Adrian (President)

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

It is designed to promote the worldwide protection of both industrial property (inventions, trademarks, and designs) and copyrighted materials (literary, musical, photographic, and other artistic works)

Daren Tang

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

It works to ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, promote international cooperation on migration issues, assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need

 Antonio Vitorino

International Road Transport Union (IRU)

It works to bring together businesses, partnering with those who regulate, serve and use our industry by Being the trusted voice for mobility and logistics. Facilitating the transport of people and goods.

Radu Dinescu

International Committee of the Red Cross (IRU)

It is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence. It acts in response to emergencies and promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law.

Mirjana Spoljaric Egger (President)

International Parliamentary Union (IPU)

It facilitates parliamentary diplomacy and empowers parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development around the world.

Duarte Pacheco (President)

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO)

Its objective is to contribute to the development by States of structures ensuring the protection and assistance of populations and safeguarding property and the environment in the face of natural and man-made disasters.

 Njoupouo YAP Mariatou

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

It works to promote the development of telecommunication networks and access to telecommunication services by fostering cooperation among governments and a range of non-governmental actors that includes network operators, service providers, equipment, etc.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

It works to unite and support the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and ensure that cancer control continues to be a priority in the world health and development agenda

 Professor Anil D’Cruz

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC)

It works to inform the world about the dangers of drug abuse and to strengthen international action against drug production, trafficking and drug-related crime.

 Ghada Waly

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

It works to encourage and assist research, development and practical application of atomic energy for peaceful uses throughout the world

General Rafael Grossi

Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Its work is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers

Al Ghais

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

It is a United Nations specialized agency that assists developing countries and countries with economies in transition in their industrialization efforts.

 Director-General Gerd Müller

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

Amnesty International

Its mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.

Agnès Callamard

Common Wealth of Nations

The purpose of the voluntary Commonwealth is for international cooperation and to advance economics, social development, and human rights in member countries.

Charles III

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

It is responsible for developing and adopting measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships

Kitack Lim

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

United Nations Organizations (UNO)

It is an international organization designed to make the enforcement of international law, security, and human rights; economic development; and social progress easier for countries around the world.

António Guterres

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

It is a special program of the United Nations devoted to aiding national efforts to improve the health, nutrition, education, and general welfare of children.

Catherine Mary Russell

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

It is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.

Natalia Kanem

United Nations Women

It supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide.

 Sima Sami Bahous

United Nations International School (UNIS)

The main function is to provide an international education for families affiliated with the United Nations as well as for other families seeking a similar education for their children.

Dan Brenner

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

World Bank (WB)

It is an international organization dedicated to providing financing, advice, and research to developing nations to aid their economic advancement

David Malpass

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

It is an organization of 190 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.

Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva-Kinova (MD)

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

The International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is a development bank administered by the World Bank. The IBRD offers financial products and policy advice to countries aiming to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.

David Malpass

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

It helps developing countries achieve sustainable growth by financing investment, mobilizing capital in international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments.

Makhtar Diop Jack (Executive Vice President & CEO and leadership)

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

United Nations Volunteer Programme (UNV)

The United Nations Volunteer program advances peace and sustainable development. The program also promotes volunteerism globally and aims to inspire people to a life of service.

Toily Kurbanov

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

International Crime Police Organization (INTERPOL)

It is the world’s largest international police organization with 192 member countries. The main purpose of its establishment is to enable the world police to ensure the safety of human beings all over the world.

Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)

It works to establish and preserve fundamental international standards and prototypes, to verify national standards

Martin Milton

Organization

Function

President/ Secretary

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

It works to monitor anti-doping activities worldwide to ensure proper implementation of and compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), the document harmonizing anti-doping rules in all sports and all countries, by International Sports Federations (IFs) and National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs)

Witold Bańka