EO Leadership Journey

Carlo's EO Leadership

Thirty years of leadership, governance and facilitation inside the Entrepreneurs' Organization — from founding member of EO Melbourne in 1996 to Global Board Director, Global Forum Chair, Area Director, and one of EO's most active Forum trainers worldwide.

30+
Years as EO Member
500+
Forum Trainings
80+
Strategy Summits
50+
Mentorship Programs
30+
Countries
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Carlo Santoro EO facilitation
Full Position History

EO Leadership Timeline

Era 1 Chapter Foundations 1996 – 2004

Melbourne Board Member

1996 – Jun 2004

Chapter governance from the founding night at the Athenaeum Club through nearly a decade of service on the EO Melbourne board.

Melbourne President Key Role

Nov 1999 – Jun 2001

Chapter President of EO Melbourne — setting vision, leading the board and building the culture that would define the chapter for years ahead.

International Forum Trainer (YEO)

2001 – Present

Began international Forum training under the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization banner — a role that has now spanned 500+ Forum trainings across 30+ countries over more than two decades.

International Forum Sub Committee (YEO)

2003

Served on the YEO International Forum Sub Committee, contributing to the global standards and curriculum for Forum facilitation.

Era 2 Regional Rise & Global Platform 2004 – 2007

Area Director AUS/NZ

2004 / 2005

First term as Area Director for Australia and New Zealand — overseeing chapter health, growth and member experience across the region.

GSEA Director AUS/NZ

2005 – 2016

Eleven years directing the Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards for Australia and New Zealand — championing student entrepreneurship and connecting emerging founders to the global EO network.

Strategy Summit Facilitator

2005 – Present (80+)

Facilitating EO Strategy Summits worldwide — an intensive leadership and planning experience for chapter boards and regional leadership. More than 80 summits completed.

Forum Training Program (FTP)

2005 – Present

Forum trainer delivering the FTP curriculum globally — equipping EO members with the skills to run excellent Forum meetings.

Mentorship Program Facilitator & Trainer

2005 – Present (50+)

Facilitating and training EO Mentorship Programs across the region and globally. More than 50 program launches delivered.

Regional Director AUS/NZ

2005 / 2006

Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand — strategic leadership for the full AUS/NZ region within EO's global structure.

Global Forum Chair Key Role

2006 / 2007

Elected Global Forum Chair — responsible for the quality, consistency and evolution of EO Forum worldwide. One of EO's most significant member-led governance roles.

Era 3 Global Board of Directors 2007 – 2012

Global Board of Directors Key Role

2007 – 2011

Four years on EO's Global Board of Directors — contributing to the strategic direction, governance and global growth of an organisation spanning 86 countries and 16,000+ members.

Area Director AUS/NZ

2011 / 2012

Second term as Area Director for Australia and New Zealand — returning to regional leadership following global board service.

Era 4 Training, Education & Facilitation 2010 – Present

Moderator Training Program (MTP)

2010 – Present

Delivering the Moderator Training Program — training Forum Moderators across the APAC region and globally to the highest EO standard.

Forum Workshops (FW) / Advanced Forum Series

2011 – Present

Facilitating Forum Workshops and the Advanced Forum Series — deepening Forum practice for established EO members beyond the foundational training.

Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) Facilitator

2011 – Present

Facilitating the Chapter Leadership Academy — equipping incoming chapter board members and presidents with the leadership skills to serve their chapters effectively.

Leadership Academy Facilitator

2012 – 2016

Facilitated the EO Leadership Academy programme — intensive leadership development for EO members stepping into significant roles within the organisation.

Leadership Academy Chairman Key Role

2014 – 2016

Chairman of the EO Leadership Academy — overseeing the programme design, faculty and delivery across the Asia Pacific region.

Forum Moderator Workshop Series (FMWS)

2014 – Present

Delivering the Forum Moderator Workshop Series — a specialised programme for experienced Forum Moderators advancing their facilitation practice.

Forum Sub Committee Chair

2017 – 2018

Chair of the EO Forum Sub Committee — leading the committee responsible for the global Forum experience, standards and curriculum.

OFC — One Facilitator Community Task Force

2018 – Present

Founding member and ongoing contributor to the One Facilitator Community Task Force — a global initiative to connect, develop and support EO's facilitator community worldwide.

Forum 201 — MTP for All Members

2019

Led the Forum 201 programme — an advanced moderator training experience opened to all EO members to elevate the quality of Forum across the network.

Forum Summits & Mod Summits

Ongoing

Regular facilitator at global Forum Summits and Moderator Summits — bringing together EO's Forum leaders to share best practices and elevate the global Forum standard.

Quick Reference

All Positions at a Glance

Position Years
Melbourne Board Member 1996 – 2004
Melbourne President Nov 1999 – Jun 2001
International Forum Trainer (YEO/EO) 2001 – Present
International Forum Sub Committee (YEO) 2003
Area Director AUS/NZ 2004 / 2005
Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards Director AUS/NZ (GSEA) 2005 – 2016
Strategy Summit Facilitator 2005 – Present (80+ Summits)
Forum Training Program (FTP) 2005 – Present
Mentorship Program Facilitator & Trainer 2005 – Present (50+ Launches)
Regional Director AUS/NZ 2005 / 2006
Global Forum Chair 2006 / 2007
Global Board of Directors 2007 – 2011
Moderator Training Program (MTP) 2010 – Present
Forum Workshops (FW) / Advanced Forum Series (AFS) 2011 – Present
Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) Facilitator 2011 – Present
Area Director AUS/NZ 2011 / 2012
Leadership Academy Facilitator 2012 – 2016
Leadership Academy Chairman 2014 – 2016
Forum Moderator Workshop Series (FMWS) 2014 – Present
Forum Sub Committee Chair 2017 – 2018
OFC — One Facilitator Community Task Force 2018 – Present
Forum 201 — MTP for All Members 2019
Forum Summits & Mod Summits Ongoing

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