Welcome to the Global Transformation Forum
The world is shifting. Leadership is being redefined. Institutions are under pressure to adapt, innovate, and lead transformation with courage, intelligence, and strategic readiness.
The Global Transformation Forum (GTF) exists to empower leaders, organizations, governments, faith institutions, corporations, and development bodies to build capacity, strengthen leadership excellence, and drive sustainable transformation in an era of disruption and opportunity.
This is not inspiration.
This is structured transformation power.We believe in transformative and innovative approaches that make you think-and act-differently. And everything we do reflects the input of our Members and their real-world challenges. We do this by delivering business insights and sector and global transformation insights. We deliver independent, nonpartisan and leading transformation insights
Mission Statement:
To build leaders and institutions that are prepared, equipped, and positioned to shape economies, influence systems, strengthen governance, and create meaningful impact across the USA, Africa, and globally.
“To catalyze global transformation by integrating cutting-edge research, pioneering events, dynamic media initiatives, and multifaceted endeavors. Guided by a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and ethical leadership, we seek to empower individuals and organizations worldwide to effect positive change across societal, business, and personal spheres.”
Vision Statement:
“Being the foremost global influencer and catalyst for transformative change, the Global Transformation Forum envisions a world where innovative research, transformative events, compelling media, and collaborative efforts converge to inspire, equip, and drive sustainable, positive transformations in communities, businesses, and individuals.”
Purpose Statement:
“At the Global Transformation Forum, our purpose is to champion and amplify the discourse on transformational issues. Through pioneering research initiatives, impactful events, and resonant media platforms, we aim to become the preeminent advocate, resource, and collaborative hub for advancing societal, business, and personal transformations on a global scale. Our dedication rests in fostering inclusive dialogue, innovative solutions, and actionable insights to steer impactful change journeys across continents.”
WHO WE SERVE
GTF partners with:
✔ Governments & Public Institutions
✔ Corporations & Executives
✔ SMEs & Business Leaders
✔ Faith & Leadership Organizations
✔ Development & Policy InstitutionsIf leadership matters…
If readiness matters…
If impact matters…
GTF is your partner.THE REALITY WE ARE ADDRESSING
Most institutions don’t struggle because of lack of vision.
They struggle because of:
– Weak leadership infrastructure
– Lack of transformation readiness
– Poor execution discipline
– Low strategic intelligence
– Cultural and governance breakdownsGTF solves this.
OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS
We deliver transformation through six core pillars:
Leadership Development — building courageous, capable leaders
Transformation Systems — structured frameworks that work
Digital & AI Intelligence — future-proof leadership capability
Institutional Capacity Strengthening — stronger systems, better execution
Research & Data Intelligence — knowledge-driven strategy
Global Collaboration & Influence — USA + Africa Leadership BridgeWe don’t just inspire transformation.
We build systems that sustain it.Core Benefits Row:
Leadership • Capacity • Systems • AI Intelligence • Governance • Global InfluenceWhat GTF Delivers
Grid Boxes:
✔ Consulting & Advisory
✔ Leadership Training & Development
✔ Professional Certification
✔ Executive Leadership Network
✔ Research & Intelligence Dashboards
✔ Global Transformation Summit
Our Board
Our board of ten volunteers cut across industries and gender and are individuals who are leaders in their organisations and also passionate about issues of transformation. Our board members bring together a combined hundreds of years of executive and board level experience to assist us move the global transformation agenda forward.
Our Management team
Dr Vivian A. Atud
President and CEO , The Global Transformation Forum LLC
Dr Atud is the President & CEO of The Global Transformation Forum LLC, the leading private source of business intelligence and transformation research. She brings to The Global Transformation Forum an extensive corporate and global background. She has served as executive at various organisations globally and is the founder of Atud and Associates, an organisation that leads research and Advisory services in Africa. She is also the CEO of the American Transformation Forum.
Dr Atud also possesses a strong policy background. From 2009 to 2011, she was a Senior Economist of the Free Market Foundation. She has been on leading research advisory boards and written various advisory notes to ministers in Africa and also consulted for the African Union and other Organisations. She has also been a Research Associate with the University of South Africa.
She has a Bachelor’s of Economics and Women and Gender Studies, a Master’s of Management and Marketing Information technology degree and a PhD in Business Management. She is a contributor to various news outlets and an author of over ten books.
Chief Operating Officer
Bio to be added soon
Head of Global Transformation Councils
Bio to be added soon
The global Transformation has four divisions.It has four divisions: the Global Transformation Forum TV show that will feature experts from various sectors discussing issues of transformation in America. The show will have ten seasons, with each season consisting of ten episodes. Each episode will be thirty minutes long, with twenty-four minutes dedicated to the show and six minutes for advertising.
The goal of the show is to provide an open platform for experts to share their opinions, ideas and perspectives about transformation. The show will address economic, political, social, cultural, and religious topics to provide a comprehensive analysis of the transformation issues facing America.
The second division is focused on transformation research and to build sector specific and national transformation indices. This division shall conduct strategic transformation research, policy research and do various publications aimed at promoting diversity and transformation in America and globally
The third Division shall be the Transformation podcast. This shall be aimed at producing and broadcasting podcast series on transformation issues
The final division shall be the Transformation Forum Events department. This division is aimed at creating high impact events aimed at fostering transformation debate, transformation culture, promoting transformation in various sectors, these shall include sector specific events, regional events, national events and global events on transformation, bringing together policy makers, academics, private sector, NGOs, faith-based community among others.
