Celebrating Global Excellence in Entrepreneurship During ICSB’s 70th Anniversary Year in Cairo, Egypt
As the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) proudly marks its 70th Anniversary, we are honored to announce the ICSB Fellows Class of 2025 a distinguished group of global leaders whose contributions have transformed the fields of entrepreneurship, small business development, MSME policy, and human-centered innovation.
The ICSB Fellows distinction represents one of the organization’s highest honors. It is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated sustained excellence, visionary leadership, and a lifelong commitment to advancing entrepreneurship worldwide. This year’s class embodies these ideals at the highest level.
Presenting the 2025 Class of ICSB Fellows
The 2025 cohort features educators, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders whose work spans continents and disciplines. Their collective impact strengthens the entrepreneurial ecosystem and inspires new generations to build, innovate, and lead with purpose.
2025 ICSB Fellows Class:
- KiChan Kim – S. Korea
- Ayman ElTarabishy – USA
- Perihan Tawfik – Egypt
- Amr Aboelazm – Egypt
- Rico Baldegger – Switzerland
- Ahmed Osman – Egypt
- Samer Baqer – Kuwait
- Magdi Wahba (posthumously) – Egypt
- Winslow Sargeant – USA
- Norris Krueger – USA
- Amr Gohar – Egypt
Each of these exceptional individuals has advanced the mission of ICSB through scholarship, innovation, service, and profound dedication to supporting MSMEs globally.
A Historic Year: ICSB at 70
The induction of the 2025 Fellows will be held during the ICSB 70th World Congress in Cairo, Egypt—a city that has become a global symbol of entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural exchange.
This milestone year celebrates not only ICSB’s rich history, but also its commitment to shaping the next era of entrepreneurship through human-centered thinking, global collaboration, and equitable access for all.
The Congress theme. “Innovation Unleashed” captures the essence of this vision.
Honoring Leaders Who Shape the Future
The ICSB Fellows 2025 represent the highest standards of excellence in our community. Their achievements illuminate pathways for inclusive growth, sustainable development, and the empowerment of entrepreneurs across every region of the world.
We invite our global community to celebrate these extraordinary leaders and to join us in Cairo as we honor their legacy and welcome the next chapter of ICSB’s impact.