Shiroi Shaiza Sanyu of NagaEd has been named as one of this year’s Meaningful Business 100 (MB100), among a global group of leaders combining profit and purpose to tackle the world’s most pressing issues.
According to NagaEd, their company was the only one from North-East India to be recognised on this prestigious list. The leading award in the profit and purpose space, celebrates outstanding business leaders helping to achieve the UN Global Goals. Recognized for its commitment to enhancing education in marginalised communities, NagaEd exemplifies how businesses can thrive by doing good.
The 5th edition of the award, announced on Wednesday, recognises social entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and impact investors whose work supports the UN Global Goals, it added.
Spanning 93 countries with 833 nominations, the MB100 represents a paradigm shift in the global business arena.
Following a global nomination process, the award was judged by a panel of 29 experts, including Amini Kajunju, COO, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center; Matthias Stausberg, group advocacy director, Virgin; Nikhil Seth, assistant secretary-general, UN & executive director, UNITAR; Shaun Seow, MD, Investments, Temasek; and Stasia Mitchell, EY Global Entrepreneurship Leader. Each nominee was scored across five key areas– durability, impact, innovation, leadership and scope.