Jay Shah Named to World Economic Forum (WEF) Young Global Leaders Class of 2026

Key facts

• Jay Shah, the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has been selected for the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026 by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
• He was recognised for his role in shaping the future of global cricket and his instrumental efforts in including the sport in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• Jay Shah previously served as the youngest secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and managed Indian Premier League (IPL) operations and media rights deals.
• The YGL Class of 2026 comprises 118 leaders under the age of 40 from 55 countries, spanning sectors such as public service, science, business, and civil society.
• Other notable figures in the 2026 cohort include Tomas Okmanas of Nord Security, Jennifer Zhang of WIZ.AI, Thea LaFond, and Professor Sally Nuamah.