David Sangokoya

David Sangokoya is the Head of Civil Society Impact at the World Economic Forum, based in Geneva.12 In this role, he is responsible for the Forum's engagement and inclusion of various civil society stakeholders, including nonprofits, marginalized communities, labor unions, activists, religious and faith-based organizations, indigenous leaders, and social movements across the Forum's initiatives.1

Key Responsibilities and Initiatives

• Drives the Forum's stakeholder inclusion agenda
• Accelerates the impact of over 120 civil society partnerships across the Forum's Centres
• Oversees the Global Future Councils on Human Rights, Social Cohesion and Just Transition
• Leads the Partnering with Civil Society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution initiative
• Co-founded the Forum's internal Black and LGBTQI+ employee resource groups

Background and Experience

David Sangokoya has over ten years of experience in research and global project management, focusing on the intersection of social justice, sustainable development, and responsible digital transformation.1 His previous roles include:

• Leading research and multi-stakeholder collaborations on data responsibility and governance at Data-Pop Alliance
• Working as a data for good research fellow at the Governance Lab
• Conducting research on transitional justice and humanitarian innovation in conflict-affected countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

Education

• MPA in international program management and operations from New York University
• BA with honors in international relations from Stanford University1

Additional Involvement

David Sangokoya sits on the board of WINGS, a network of over 170 philanthropy development and support organizations across 57 countries.1 He is also active on social media platforms, sharing insights and updates related to his work in civil society and social impact.34