YPO Edge in Cape Town, South Africa

YPO Edge 2019
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The former head of Knowledge Investment Partners, Robert Daugherty currently serves as the executive dean of the Forbes School of Business and Technology. In addition to his leadership role at Knowledge Investment Partners, Robert Daugherty has served as a Fulbright Scholar Specialist, a position that allowed him to work toward strengthening business and university relationships in Africa and the Middle East. Mr. Daugherty is also a member of the Young Professionals Organization (YPO).

YPO is a leadership association of more than 27,000 chief executives and leaders from all over the world. As a body, members of YPO employ over 22 million people.

YPO provides opportunities for leaders to come together for inspiration, networking, and discussion of the most pressing issues of the day. YPO Edge, an annual conference, attracts top global leadership talent for a collaborative, inspiring discussion of trends in business.

YPO Edge 2019 was held in early March in Cape Town, South Africa, a recognized gateway for global businesses. The event, entitled “Introducing the Life of Re_,” explored the constantly evolving effects of technology on the global economy. More than 2,500 business leaders attended the event, which featured keynote presentations by leaders from various industries and sessions and informal discussion groups that examined trends in emerging leadership.

Save the Children Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

Robert Daugherty | Knowledge Investment Partners

An experienced business leader and former head of Knowledge Investment Partners, Robert Daugherty serves as executive dean of the Forbes School of Business and Technology. Alongside his activities at the Forbes School, Robert Daugherty has worked to give back to the community through Glenford Farms of Ohio, which his family owns. The social benefit organization has supported various groups over the years, including Save the Children.

Founded by Eglantyne Jebb in 1919, Save the Children is entering its 100th year of advancing child health, education, and protection. In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the nonprofit has launched its Promise of Childhood Centennial Campaign, which seeks to secure $100 million to fund a variety of new initiatives.

The Centennial Campaign’s main areas of focus will be on advancing early learning in the United States and ensuring that children displaced by conflict and other issues receive access to education. The campaign will also direct funding to help end childhood deaths from treatable conditions such as pneumonia.

As part of its centennial celebration, Save the Children is also launching Changing a Life Lasts a Lifetime, a campaign that shows supporters how even a small act can have a lasting impact on the life of a child. Additionally, the organization plans to host special activities and engagement events throughout the year. More information is available at www.savethechildren.org.