Headline: UN, Club of Rome, St. Gallen Symposium: The Future of Business Is Intergenerational

Source: United Nations Youth Office | Date: May 6, 2025

A landmark report from three major global institutions documents what happens when businesses bring younger generations into genuine decision-making — not as consultants, but as co-leaders. Average CEO age is 56.8; global workforce median age is 39.6. That gap, the report argues, is costing communities. Organizations that close it show greater empathy with the communities they serve, longer-term thinking, and stronger governance.

Key fact: The report identifies five measurable benefits of intergenerational business leadership, including greater community empathy and enhanced governance accountability.

Link: un.org/youthaffairs/en/news/future-business-intergenerational