Feb 26 2008
José Maria Figueres Olsen
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Former President of Costa Rica & Former CEO of the WEF
José María Figueres served as President of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998. As such, he was the youngest President of a Central American country in modern times. Today he continues to work in the fields of technology and development, and is currently the CEO of Grupo Felipe IV, based in Spain, dedicated to the support of organizations which promote development and democratic values around the world.
“The world of tomorrow, which we are constructing today, will be different”
In detail
Prior to serving as President, José Maria was Minister of Foreign Trade and Minister of Agriculture. He has pioneered the linkage between sustainable development and technology, in the realms of business, public service, and non-profit organisations. He helped create and lead the United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force and is the founder of the Fundación Costa Rica para el Desarrollo Sostenible in Costa Rica. In 2000, he joined the WEF and became its first CEO in 2003.
What he offers you
As the former President Costa Rica Mr Figueres offers a unique perspective into the global world of international affairs and global economics. He also speaks knowledgeably about how changes in the world’s climate are starting to influence the global economy and advises organisations on the steps necessary to combat global warming.
How he presents
José Maria uses his varied expertise to advise decision makers from the finance industry on future trends in an informative and thought provoking manner.
Distinguished Board Member
Earth Council Geneva
World Resources Institue (WRI)
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
San Cristobal
International Advisor at the Global Environmental Action
Topics
Economic Development
Attracting Foreign Investment
The Global Economy
Risks of Economic Crisis
The Economic Impact of Climate Change and Global Warming
The Effects of Globalisation
Publications
1996
Remarkable Events in Central America: International Perspectives on Sustainability
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