After Dinner Speakers: Ernesto Zedillo, Allan Lamb, Nigel Starmer-Smith
The Yale graduate was elected as president of Mexico in 1994.He became a campaigner against poverty in his country and in doing so completely changed Mexico's political system. Through creating increased exports and responsible control of taxation Ernesto Zedillo helped ensure that the Mexican economy remained stable.He also made great progress erasing the problem of political corruption. One of his most memorable achievements during his term in office was his negotiations with the Zapatista rebels in a bid to bring the native populations back together.From his working class roots Ernesto Zedillo has become one of the worlds most respected leaders.He speaks on such topics such as the world economy,the strengths of a democracy and the future of the North and South America in the 21st Century.