Hon. Mike MOORE

Mr. Mike Moore is a former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Prime Minister of New Zealand. As Director-General of the WTO, Mr. Moore brought development issues to the forefront, enlarged WTO membership and made improved living standards for the poor a priority. 

Prior to his work for the WTO, Mr. Moore had a long distinguished political career in New Zealand. Throughout his career, he held numerous senior posts in the government, including prime minister, opposition spokesperson on foreign affairs and overseas trade, minister of foreign affairs, minister of external relations and trade, and minister of overseas trade and marketing. 

Mr. Moore has received a number of awards from Governments and Universities in recognition of his political achievements and contributions.

Mr. Moore serves on a number of Boards and is involved in many positions such as on the Global Leadership Foundation and advises several Governments.

Mr. Moore has published several books, his latest is A World Without Walls published by Cambridge University Press.

Mike Moore was born in Whakatane, New Zealand.

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