Our management

WWO Chairperson Dato Haji Mohd Rashid HASNON seeking to improve the efficiency of the Organization, has introduced a new leadership structure consisting of a series of Think tanks, each one supporting key statement of the Organization. Which is to more efficiently achieve the WWO’s goals, additionally adding value to organization, increasing sustainable development goals and serving the women, children and family sectors as a whole.

The management team will work towards a comprehensive vision for the development of the women, children and family sectors. This includes the positioning of women’s right to development and peace for humanity as a priority, establishing thought leadership in policy making, increasing resources and strengthening WWO’s capacity through meaningful partnerships.

Honorable Dato Haji Mohd Rashid HASNON

Chairperson

(He was the eighth and the ninth Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Malaysia)

Dato Haji Mohd Rashid Hasnon a well respected Malaysian Politician who was currently a Member of Parliament in Malaysia as well as the Speaker of the Parliament.

He plays a major role in keeping all parliamentary affairs in order under his leadership. He is well known to be able to make quick important decisions, strict and meticulous in his line of duty.

Kofi ANNAN

Permanent Honorary Advisor

（He was the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations）

Kofi Annan was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Yiping ZHOU

General Advisor

General Envoy of Director-General

（He was the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General and Director of UNOSSC）

Zhou has previously assisted three United Nations Secretaries General: Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Kofi Annan, Ban Ki-moon. He joined the UN in 1985.

Datuk Zuraida KAMARUDDIN

Honorary President of General Assembly

(She was the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities of Malaysia)

Datuk Zuraida is the current Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities of Malaysia and was the former Minister of Housing and Local Goverment.

John W. ALLEN

Honorary Advisor

（He was the Vice Chairman of the Business Council at the United Nations）

Allen was the Chairman of the Board of AIESEC, US and AIESEC Yale. He previously served as President of International Securities Exchange Corporation, trustee of Soros Open Society Institute and one of three trustees of the International Science Foundation along with George Soros and Nobel Laureate James Watson. He is a Director of the World Policy Institute and former Vice Chairman of the Business Council at the United Nations.

Idzmil HASHIM

Director of ASEAN

（Nominated by the office of the deputy speaker of Parliament of Malaysia and the Secretariat of the WWO）

Idzmil served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, also served as Special task officer to ambassador of Malaysia in Indonesia. He has vast experience involving goverment affairs.

KOH Fun Boon

Director of ASIA

（Nominated by the Members of Parliament of Malaysia and the Secretariat of the WWO）

Boon is responsible for our Asia development has been with the management strategies for many years. He also serves on Office of Member of Parliament of Malaysia.

Thomas GEHL

Legal Counsel of NORTH AMERICA

（Nominated by the Secretariat of the WWO）

Thomas was a core member of the environment legal advisory board to the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton.

Wale Idris AJIBADE, Ph.D.

Director of AFRICA

（Nominated by the Secretariat of the WWO)

Dr. Wale is the Founder of the African Views Organization in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. He is the progenitor of the Royal Institute of Global African Cultures and Traditions as well as the Royal African Kingdom’s pursuit of the UN Observer status.

David YI

Special Envoy and Director of China Affairs

（Nominated by the Secretariat of the WWO)

Mr. David is a German, he is responsible for Chinese Affairs. David has over 25 years of experience in foreign affairs and implementing CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).