Mr.
Kofi A. Annan
(
–
)
1938
2018
United Nations
;
New York, NY
Diplomat; International relations organization administrator
Area
Leadership, Policy, and Communications
Specialty
Educational and Academic Leadership
Elected
2003
International Honorary Member
Secretary-General. First Secretary-General to be elected from within the staff, as well as the first black African to serve in this post. Has overseen growth in the size and scope of peacekeeping operations and worked to reestablish UN centrality in emergencies across the globe.
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