Diplomatic Envoy Globalization, a forward-thinking international youth diplomacy platform, proudly announces the appointment of Samuel Aryeequaye as its new Secretary-General.
His appointment complements a diverse and strategic leadership team composed of global change-makers.
Dr. Miguel Pinzón, a distinguished American diplomat with over 30 years of international experience in education, entrepreneurship, leadership, diplomacy and international relations serves as president.
From Europe, Vice President Matthias Essel brings EU-aligned insights and regional collaboration.
With Samuel Aryeequaye representing Africa, this tri-continental leadership exemplifies a fusion of the United Nations, European Union, and African Union perspectives—designed to ensure balanced global participation and leadership.
Prior to this appointment, Samuel Aryeequaye served as the Director General of One World Nexus, a continental initiative focused on youth diplomacy, education and development.
He resigned from that role four months before his new appointment to focus on broader, multilateral diplomatic objectives.
His decision to step down demonstrated a clear vision and commitment to scaling his leadership to the global stage.
Now, as Secretary-General of Diplomatic Envoy Globalization, Aryeequaye steps into a role that will allow him to help shape youth diplomacy on a wider, intercontinental level.
“This organization is not just a simulation of diplomacy; it is a real platform shaping the voices of tomorrow’s leaders.
Together, we will bridge continents, challenge inequality, and build lasting peace,” Aryeequaye remarked during the 2025 Diplomatic Envoy Global Conference in Accra.
The leadership appointments across the American, European, and African continents reflect the organization’s deliberate strategy to create a globally balanced leadership team.
This reflects Diplomatic Envoy Globalization’s mission to unite the youth of every nation under the shared values of peace, empowerment, and dialogue.
“Real global transformation begins when leadership is shared across borders and voices from all continents are heard. This is more than diversity—it’s unity in purpose,” said President Dr. Pinzón.
Diplomatic Envoy Globalization (DEMUN) is a youth-led international diplomacy platform that trains future diplomats, leaders, and changemakers through Model UN simulations, leadership development, and collaborative forums centered on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The organization operates in over 190 countries, structured through, Country Heads representing national chapters, Ambassadors working under each Country Head to drive activities at local, regional, and continental levels
This unique structure ensures grassroots impact while connecting every region of the world to a global dialogue.
Samuel Aryeequaye brings new energy to DEMUN, with a bold plan to expand access to diplomatic training across underserved regions, Strengthen relationships with the UN, AU, and EU, Elevate global peacebuilding, climate action, and entrepreneurship through youth engagement
The organization’s next major event, the Diplomatic Envoy UN Model Conference in Dubai (September 5–7, 2025), will bring together over 50 countries to discuss pressing global challenges and pass youth-led resolutions
