"The United Nations has long recognised that
the imagination, ideals and energies of young men and women are
vital for the continuing development of the societies in which
they live. And since its inception in 1948, AIESEC has contributed
to this development by serving as an agent of positive change
through education and cultural exchange. In an era of globalisation,
your programmes have helped young people around the world to develop
a broader understanding of cultural, socio-economic and business
management issues."
Kofi Annan, Secretary-General, United Nations
“I commend the members of AIESEC for working to help our
country maintain its competitive edge. I salute your efforts to
promote greater international understanding and cooperation.”
George H. W. Bush, Former President, United States of
America
“I commend AIESEC’s continuing efforts to develop
the future business leadership of our countries.”
Nelson Mandela, Former President, Republic of South Africa
"PricewaterhouseCoopers and AIESEC, with a common philosophy
and view of the future, have worked together for many years. We
advise today's global business leaders; you are developing those
of the future. We both share our knowledge, and in so doing multiply
it. We both pursue cultural and professional diversity, achieving
the blend of perspectives that leads to innovation."
Jim Schiro, Chief Executive Officer, PricewaterhouseCoopers
"[AIESEC] is an effective advocate for young people and their
aspirations for the future of their communities. As a student
NGO, it has an important voice in the debate on the mission of
higher education in the 21st century. It helps form responsible
citizens with a worldwide vision. Its members are interested in
actively participating, as future leaders in the economic world,
in building a better society, helping identify and address issues
that affect the well-being of communities and global society."
Federico Mayor, Director-General, UNESCO
"For Lufthansa AIESEC represents access to information on
the attitudes and preferences of the next generation of managers
and customers. We identify AIESEC people as bright, multilingual,
who have worked and/or studied abroad and are therefore likely
to be internationally mobile throughout their professional careers."
Matthias Mölleney, Former Senior Vice President,
Marketing Division, Lufthansa
"Many thousands of students have benefited from internships
thereby getting to know the world better, the functioning of the
global economy, and the art of management in various cultures."
Bodran Hawrylyshyn, Chairman, Council of Advisors to the
Parliament of Ukraine
"As many of you already know, [AIESEC] is the world's largest
student-managed association and one that Citibank, in a number
of countries, has long been associated with. In fact, at last
count, AIESEC students were working for us in 15 countries. Our
principal linkage is with their "International Youth Exchange
Programme" which has resulted in a large number of students
becoming part of Citibank as interns while on an exchange programme
from their home country."
Peter C. Thorp, Vice President, Citicorp Foundation
"I was very pleased to be asked to present at your 1997 International
Conference in Atlanta, I found the energy level and professionalism
of the AIESEC attendees an exhilarating experience. The whole
event confirmed in my mind that we, as a company, had made the
right decision to forge closer links with AIESEC."
Geoff Unwin, Vice Chairman, Cap Gemini Group
"There is nothing more critical in today's shrinking world
than to provide young people with a global perspective. AIESEC
achieves this better than any programme I know. The ultimate winner
is our global society."
John Allen, Chairman, Spring Investment Corporation
"A successful AIESEC programme which brings solid business
skills and experience, particularly to the new emerging business
sector, will benefit South Africa over and over again in the long
term."
Princeton Lyman, Former US Ambassador (South Africa)
"We believe in AIESEC-trained people because they approach
an assignment with intelligence, diligence and an eagerness of
undying desire to succeed."
J. Oliver Crom, President and CEO Dale Carnegie &
Associates