FORA.tv Speaker - Juan Somavia

Juan Somavia was elected to serve as the ninth Director-General of the ILO by the Governing Body on March 23, 1998. His five-year term of office began on March 4, 1999, when he became the first representative from the Southern hemisphere to head the Organization.

In March 2003, Mr. Somavia was re-elected for a second five-year term, and for a third term on November 18, 2008.