Pascal Lamy
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Pascal Lamy (born 8 April 1947) is a French political consultant and businessman. He was the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) from 1 September 2005 to 1 September 2013 for 8 years. In April 2009, WTO members reappointed Lamy for a second 4-year term, beginning on 1 September 2009. He was then succeeded by Roberto Azevêdo. Pascal Lamy was also European Commissioner for Trade for 5 years, from 13 September 1999 to 22 November 2004 and is an advisor for the transatlantic think-tank European Horizons,[1] as well as currently serving as the Honorary President of the Paris-based think tank, Notre Europe.
French businessman and political advisor
Pascal Lamy | |
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| 5th Director-General of the World Trade Organization | |
| In office 1 September 2005 – 1 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Supachai Panitchpakdi |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Azevêdo |
| European Commissioner for Trade | |
| In office 13 September 1999 – 22 November 2004 | |
| President | Romano Prodi |
| Preceded by | Leon Brittan |
| Succeeded by | Peter Mandelson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1947-04-08) 8 April 1947 (age 76) Levallois-Perret, France |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Spouse | Geneviève Lamy |
| Alma mater | Institute of Political Studies, Paris HEC Paris National School of Administration, Strasbourg |