United Kingdom Nominates Dr Liam Fox, Saud Arabia (Mr Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri) and Kenya (Ms Amina C. Mohamed) for WTO DG Race

The United Kingdom Nominates Dr Liam Fox for post of WTO Director-General

The United Kingdom, on 8 July 2020, nominated Dr Liam Fox for the post of WTO Director-General to succeed the current Director-General, Mr Roberto Azevêdo, who has announced he will step down on 31 August 2020.

According to the timetable announced by the Chair of the General Council, David Walker, the nomination period will close on 8 July 2020.

Shortly after the nomination period has closed, candidates will be invited to meet with members at a special General Council meeting, present their views and take questions from the membership.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia nominates Mr Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri for post of WTO Director-General

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 8 July 2020, nominated Mr Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri for the post of WTO Director-General to succeed the current Director-General, Mr Roberto Azevêdo, who has announced he will step down on 31 August 2020.

According to the timetable announced by the Chair of the General Council, David Walker, the nomination period will close on 8 July 2020.

Shortly after the nomination period has closed, candidates will be invited to meet with members at a special General Council meeting, present their views and take questions from the membership.

Kenya nominates Ms Amina C. Mohamed for post of WTO Director-General

Kenya, on 7 July 2020, nominated Ms Amina C. Mohamed for the post of WTO Director-General to succeed the current Director-General, Mr Roberto Azevêdo, who has announced he will step down on 31 August 2020.

According to the timetable announced by the Chair of the General Council, David Walker, the nomination period will close on 8 July 2020.

Shortly after the nomination period has closed, candidates will be invited to meet with members at a special General Council meeting, present their views and take questions from the membership.