Across industries, institutions and continents, our alumni are leading with purpose, curiosity and a sense of responsibility. Our three categories: Social Impact, Sustainable Impact and Global Impact, reflect a different way CEMS graduates put their skills, networks and perspectives to work for the world around them.
This year, we are proud to announce the winners.
Social Impact Award:
Stephanie Lee (CEMS 2015, WU/ USYD)
Innovation Strategy Lead at the UN World Food Programme, helping bring innovations that reached 132.5 million people across 75 countries in 2025.
Sustainable Impact Award:
Sven Kallen (CEMS Alum 1996, RSM/ ESADE)
Founder of Volterra Ecosystems and the Life Terra Foundation, on a mission to plant 500 million trees across Europe.
Global Impact Award:
Sangram Rane (CEMS Alum 2013, LSE/ ESADE)
From the Executive Offices of two UN Secretaries-General to leading the UN Secretary-General's Innovation Lab, and a 2026 Yale Peace Fellow.
Want to know more? Discover their career and accomplishments here:
https://cems.org/alumni-network/alumni-of-the-year-awards/current-recipients
