General Secretary
John Hewko has served as Rotary International's general secretary since 2011. For many people, managing a staff of 800 in eight offices worldwide would be enough in itself. But Hewko, a charter member of the Rotary Club of Kyiv, Ukraine, is so committed to Rotary's mission that he takes things a step further.
He's immunized children against polio in India, represented Rotary at the World Economic Forum, and bicycled 111 miles to raise money for polio eradication in a cycling race in Arizona, USA.
Hewko and Rotarians raised over $13 million for polio eradication during the 2015 ride. "It's a great event, one of many we participate in to pursue a polio-free world for every child."
