Category: KISS Lifetime Achievement Award

2025
Mr. Jonathan Granoff

Mr Jonathan Granoff is an internationally respected advocate for peace, human dignity and global security. As President of the Global Security Institute, he has devoted his life to strengthening international law, promoting ethical leadership, and advancing global efforts towards nuclear disarmament.

A trained attorney and a thoughtful voice in global diplomacy, Mr Granoff has addressed the United Nations, international parliaments and global peace forums for more than four decades. His work brings together legal insight, moral clarity and a deep concern for humanity’s shared future. He serves as Senior Advisor and Representative to the United Nations for the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, contributing significantly to global dialogues on peace and cooperation.

Mr Granoff’s lifelong commitment to creating a safer and more compassionate world reflects values that resonate with the vision of KISS — a world where every individual, especially children and young people, can grow with dignity, opportunity and peace.

2025
Mr. Yves Padrines

Mr Yves Padrines is a global technology leader known for guiding digital transformation across the architecture, engineering and construction ecosystem. As CEO of the Nemetschek Group, he leads one of the world’s most influential software groups driving innovation in the built-environment and creative industries.

With a career spanning leadership roles in major global organisations, Mr Padrines previously served as CEO of Synamedia and held senior executive positions at Cisco, where he oversaw strategic initiatives across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. His work reflects a deep understanding of how technology can shape industries and improve the quality of life for communities worldwide. Under his leadership, the Nemetschek Group continues to advance digital solutions that support sustainability, efficiency and future-ready skills — values that strongly connect with the mission of KISS to empower young people through modern education and global exposure. Mr Padrines represents a forward-looking vision in technology leadership, inspiring students and youth to imagine possibilities beyond boundaries.