Yann Borgstedt is a native of Geneva, but he has traveled around the world for business, education and pleasure. Yann was educated in the United States and has managed companies is Switzerland, France and England.

With an open and giving heart, Yann has used his entrepreneurial skills to improve living situations in his home community of Geneva, creating green communities and 400 residential apartments, including social housing.

In 2005, Yann Borgstedt founded the Womanity Foundation, directing his energy to making the world a better place. Education is one of the largest inequalities faced by girls and women worldwide. Investing in women is a major benefit to society and the economy. As President of the Womanity Foundation, Yann has a huge role in growing and strengthening Womanity's initiatives, as well as sharing their mission with others.

Yann is simply a philanthropist and entrepreneur who acknowledges his blessings and wants to make the world a better place.

To hear Yann Borgstedt speak about Womanity and the issues facing women today, check out his TEDx Talk on YouTube.