People, Positions and Obituaries · 22 April 2026

Arthur Law Named Young Global Leader 2026 by World Economic Forum (WEF)

Exam-focused facts from the 22 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Arthur Law, Co-founder and Managing Principal of Storefriendly Asia, was named a Young Global Leader 2026 by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
  • He was recognised for redefining urban living by enabling households and businesses to reclaim space in densely populated cities.
  • The WEF Young Global Leaders community identifies exceptional leaders under the age of 40.
  • The 2026 cohort comprises 118 individuals from 55 countries.
  • The network includes more than 1,400 members and alumni across over 120 countries.
  • Arthur Law serves as Steward of The KALE Foundation.
  • Law is an Oxford-graduated mathematician who previously worked at Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and ACE & Company.