The Future 50of 2024
This is the next generation of leaders
lighting the way
These leaders are bold, resourceful, and turn ambitious ideas into projects with impact
From Santo Domingo to Dubai and all locations in between, these exceptional project professionals are the next generation of leaders. They are collectively responsible for some of the world’s most innovative, first-in-class projects that improve the way we all live: smart maritime cargo loading and transportation that reduces supply chain bottlenecks; secure settings and systems for central banks and corporate giants; mega-infrastructure developments; and so much more.
Each Future 50 honoree is driven by core project management principles. They have an insatiable desire to maximize value for their clients, stakeholders, or communities, while also paying close attention to sustainability and social responsibility. The PMI Future 50 is lighting the way through projects that elevate the world.
Spotlight on the Future 50 of 2024
From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space, these leaders have produced significant impact in society at large.
Anas Aleassa, PMD Pro, PMP
Anas says non-governmental organization project management presents serious challenges, but witnessing measurable impact among program recipients is the ultimate measure of project success.
Bernardo Martins, PMP
Bernardo, a lecturer in project management, aims to represent and advance project management careers among Portuguese-speaking Africans.
José Eduardo Durán, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMP
“I was born a project manager” says José. The Scotiabank automation manager goes above and beyond, brings others into the fold, and aims to democratize artificial intelligence in digital banking.
Lâm Thu Nguyên
Lâm is the second woman in Vietnam to possess the 3Ps of PMI certifications and is about to complete her MBA. She says she’s forever learning because “there’s so much more to know.”
Peiyao Ni
Intelligent manufacturing pioneer Peiyao, achieved a world first through her green sustainable development framework: the introduction of AI algorithms into automotive drive-shaft inspection and assembly technologies.
Viktoriia Honcharova, PMP
Viktoriia works against a backdrop of a country at war, but remains motivated to translate PMI standards so more Ukrainians can learn the standards and best practices of project management.
Yazhinidevi Devarajan
Yazhinidevi founded Betawinds Learning Solutions to provide emotional intelligence and life-skills curricula to learners in India. She seeks to exert influence at a policy level in the education sector.
Zachary Almer, MPA, PMP
Zachary’s leadership as director of Strategic Project Management at LiveOnNY has resulted in a measurable increase in organ donation, saving thousands of lives.
Future 50 Honorees by Region
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