Sunday, 13 July 2025

BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year in the Public Sector Awarded to Lyudmyla Stanislavlenko, Ukraine

Politician | Public Leader | Philanthropist | Founder of the Lyudmyla Stanislavlenko Charitable Foundation | Head of the Supreme Council, World Woman Club International

Celebrating a Public Visionary Who Transforms Compassion Into Policy and Action

The BOSS Award 2025 for Innovator of the Year in the Public Sector is proudly awarded to Lyudmyla Stanislavlenko, a distinguished Ukrainian leader whose work at the intersection of public service, civil society, and women’s empowerment has redefined the role of innovation in governance and social impact.

This prestigious recognition, presented at the 25th Anniversary Global Business Week, celebrates her bold, people-centred approach to public innovation — one that combines political strategy, humanitarian action, and a deep commitment to social equity.

Saturday, 12 July 2025

Elena Chirich: What I learned about education after 2 Masters, a PhD, 2 career shifts, and running an international school

I’ve always loved learning. It’s one of the things that brings me real joy. If I ever get a spare moment, chances are I’ll be reading, researching, or diving into something new.

Transforming the next generation into leaders, creators, and changemakers through real-world entrepreneurship education| Franchisee Owner & Director, MiniBoss Business School Australia, BigBoss Business School Australia, Leonardo Art School, and International Successful Women's Club.

I studied continuously for over 20 years, starting from school, through a Bachelor’s, Master’s and a PhD at one university, and then a second Master’s at QUT after moving to Australia 25 years ago. These days I’m less interested in collecting formal qualifications, but I’ve still taken short courses in neuropsychology and child psychology, and I use AI almost daily to explore new ideas and dig deeper into the things I care about.

Friday, 11 July 2025

Durga Das Honoured with BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year

At the landmark 25th anniversary of Global Business Week (GBW2025) in the Maldives, one of the event’s most distinguished honours — the BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year — was awarded to Durga Das, Founder and CEO of Aeronero, in recognition of her visionary leadership, groundbreaking innovations in water technology, and profound social impact across continents.

The award was presented by Andrii Azarov, President of Global Business Week and Head of the Supreme Council of the European Association of Business Development (European Commission), as part of a powerful tradition of recognising outstanding contributions to innovation, sustainability, and humanity.

🌍 A Vision for Global Water Security

Durga Das has emerged as a global changemaker through her pioneering work in Air Water Generation (AWG). As the founder of Aeronero, she leads the world’s only company deploying both condensation and desiccation technologies to extract clean, potable water from humidity in the air — a breakthrough solution for the world's escalating water crisis.

Under her leadership, Aeronero Systems is now serving diverse climates and communities, from urban hubs in India to rural villages and refugee camps in Africa and Latin America. The systems offer decentralised, sustainable, and independent access to clean water, helping build resilient infrastructure and drastically improving lives.

Her mantra — “Water for all, always” — is more than a slogan. It is the mission that drives an entire movement.

💧 Innovation Meets Social Justice

Durga’s contribution goes far beyond technology. She founded WODER, a UK-based charitable initiative, bringing together global water experts such as Amir AlKayed and Mansee Bal Bhargava to tackle water insecurity in refugee camps and empower women through water independence.

Her work has redefined innovation not only as a technical achievement but also as a human right and a tool for equality.

🏆 Accolades and Global Recognition

In 2024 and 2025, Durga Das received multiple prestigious awards, each underscoring her impact as a woman leader, sustainability champion, and innovator:

Best Innovator – HIEx platform, World Health Assembly, Geneva
Woman Leadership Award – presented by Kiran Bedi in Delhi
Most Meaningful Business Award – out of 883 global nominees
Giving Economy SDG Award – Malaysia
FEDEX Recognition – during Global Entrepreneurship Week
MB100 Global Award 2024 – by Meaningful Business, for innovation aligned with the UN SDGs
and now - BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year.

🎓 A Lifelong Learner and Builder of Ecosystems

Durga is not just a business founder — she is a builder of ecosystems and knowledge platforms. She has completed:

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Programme
Vital Voices Global Women Leadership Fellowship (Washington DC)
Programmes at IIM Bangalore (Women in Tech) and ISB (Accelerating Growth)

Her involvement spans advisory roles in:

WICCI – Water Industry Council
Asian African Chamber of Commerce (Joint Secretary)
World Talent Economic Forum

Through these platforms, she guides policy, supports startups, and mentors the next generation of innovators.

🤝 Global Collaboration for Water Equity

Durga is also the co-founder of the Global Air Water Generation Initiative, a cross-sector alliance bringing together governments, entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors to accelerate water independence worldwide.

Aeronero’s inclusion in the 2024 MB100 List opened new pathways for impact through partnerships with: EY, Hogan Lovells, Babson College, Green Frontier Capital, Kenya Climate Ventures, Innovision

🥇 Why She Earned the BOSS Award

The BOSS Award: Innovator of the Year celebrates those whose intellectual power and entrepreneurial courage result in global transformation. Durga Das was chosen because her work represents:

Innovation with purpose
Technology for inclusion
Entrepreneurship that heals, not just scales

In presenting the award, Andrii Azarov stated:

“Durga Das reminds us that the best innovators don’t just build companies — they build futures. Her leadership in sustainable water solutions touches lives today and secures well-being for generations to come. This is the very essence of what the BOSS Award stands for.”

🌟 Congratulations to Durga Das!

As the world faces urgent water crises, leaders like Durga Das offer real, scalable, and sustainable solutions. Her recognition at GBW2025 as Innovator of the Year is a global salute to her vision, integrity, and tireless pursuit of ‘water for all.’

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Thursday, 10 July 2025

BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year: Batyr Ravshanov, Turkmenistan

BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year

At the landmark 25th anniversary of Global Business Week (GBW2025), held in the Maldives, one of the most prestigious honours of the international business community — the BOSS Award: Innovator of the Year 2025 — was officially presented to Batyr Ravshanov from Turkmenistan.

This esteemed award recognises the most outstanding innovators who have made bold breakthroughs across industries such as agriculture, technology, education, IT & AI, retail, and green innovation. These individuals were also featured speakers at the BIGBOSS Business Forum 2025 (#bbbf25), where they showcased their achievements in front of a global audience of business leaders, investors, educators, and changemakers from over 35 countries.

🌟 Batyr Ravshanov: Turning Desert Into Abundance

Batyr Ravshanov received the Innovator of the Year 2025 Award for his remarkable contribution to sustainable agriculture — the creation of an advanced method for cultivating strawberries in greenhouse systems located in the desert climate of Turkmenistan.

His innovation not only overcame extreme environmental challenges but also scaled rapidly to become the largest strawberry production facility in Asia. Through his solution, he helped reduce import dependence, generated local employment, and introduced climate-resilient food production methods to the region.

Batyr’s work is a shining example of how intelligent, adaptive innovation can bring prosperity even in the harshest conditions — proving that agriculture and innovation can, and must, work hand in hand to feed the world sustainably.

🏅 Presented by Global Business Leadership

The award was personally presented by Andrii Azarov, President of Global Business Week and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the European Association of Business Development (European Commission).

In his speech, Mr Azarov highlighted:

“Innovation is the rarest and most valuable resource in the world. It is not mined — it is imagined, created, and refined by brilliant minds and visionary teams. Today, we honour such a mind — Batyr Ravshanov — for proving that ideas can bloom even in the desert.”

🔬 Why Innovation Matters More Than Ever

In today’s fast-changing world, innovation is no longer optional — it is the engine of global progress. It is the product of intellectual capital, experimental thinking, and entrepreneurial courage.

Innovations:

Create new products and services
Solve pressing global challenges
Improve standards of living
Generate new markets and job opportunities
Accelerate digital and ecological transformation

By recognising innovators on the world stage, Global Business Week cultivates a culture of creativity, risk-taking, and forward-thinking leadership — all of which are vital for a more sustainable and prosperous global economy.

Congratulations to Batyr Ravshanov!

This award is a testament to vision, persistence, and the belief that impossible is just a challenge waiting for innovation. On behalf of the entire GBW community, we celebrate this outstanding achievement.