The World Economic Forum recently announced the list of new members selected for the Young Global Leaders Forum. Among the 214 charismatic young personalities who have been recognized for their achievements and their contribution to society are Mr. Elias Hantzos, Symantec Senior Director of Government Relations, Critical Infrastructure Protection and Privacy Advisor for the Middle East and Africa Europe region.
With his responsibilities in Symantec, Mr. Chantzos represents the company to government bodies, national authorities and international organizations, providing tips into a issues of public policy, with an emphasis on IT better safety and in risk management and availability data. Prior to this position at Symantec, Mr. Hantzos was responsible for the company's Government Affairs Programs for SE Europe, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ).
Ms Cheri McGuire, Symantec Global Governance Vice President, said after Mr Hantzos's election: "Elijah belongs to the Symantec family in the last 10 years and I am very happy about his election, proving his skills and his achievements both in the workplace and in society ".
The 2014 list of Young Global Leaders was formed by an initial number of 2.000 candidates evaluated by Heidrick & Struggles and were examined by a selection committee chaired by AM Queen Rani al-Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Candidates were assessed on the basis of specific criteria, including their past performance and commitment to the community.
You can see the Forum of Young Global Leaders here.