Project Management Institute (PMI) has celebrated 50 exceptional rising leaders transforming the world by leveraging their project management skills to tackle today’s most pressing challenges.
As shown on the 2024 Future 50 list, these young leaders – all 35 and under, represent a diverse cohort of project professionals reshaping the future across industries like healthcare, environmental science, technology, and social justice.
These standout professionals are building, creating, and leading transformative projects that not only solve complex problems but also help pave the way for a more inclusive, sustainable future. As they demonstrate, effective project management and project professionals have the power to create meaningful change.
The recognition of these 50 leaders comes at a time when project management is more vital than ever. The world needs 2.5 million new project professionals each year by 2030 to fill the talent gap. As AI, climate change, and other macro trends transform industries and create new opportunities for innovation, the demand for skilled project managers capable of driving this transformation has never been higher. Project management is ranked one of the top ten in-demand skills for 2024, according to a LinkedIn report.
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