Penny Abeywardena has held leadership roles in philanthropy, non-profit, government, and multilateral institutions for more than 20 years.  Her contributions have been recognized and celebrated by the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and the French American Foundation, among others. She was appointed to the rank of Knight in France’s National Order of Merit by President Macron for her global leadership on diplomacy, human rights, and sustainability.

Penny is currently leading a global discussion about the use of soft power positioning on a variety of issues, including advising Fortune 500 companies and governments. You can learn more at Soft Power Strategies.