Vicente Fox

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  • President of Mexico (2000-2006)
  • Humanitarian & Founder of Centro Fox
  • Co-President of Centrist Democrat International - organization of center-right political parties
  • Advisory Board Member at Inolife Sciences

Former President of Mexico (2000-2006) Vicente Fox is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the contemporary geopolitical landscape and the role of business in the developing world. When elected to the presidency of Mexico in 2000, President Fox broke the stranglehold that the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party had held on to the State for seven decades. A charismatic reformer, he is credited as playing a vital role in Mexico’s democratization, and with strengthening the country’s economy. President Fox’s visionary ideas, when paired with his engaging storytelling, inspire audiences from business leaders to policymakers by offering unique insights into international relations, economic development, and the future of global markets.

After leaving office in 2006, President Fox and his wife founded Centro Fox, a non-profit dedicated to discovering, exercising, and harnessing the leadership qualities we all have inside of us. The non-profit is now housed at the Vicente Fox Center of Studies, Library, and Museum in San Cristobal, Mexico. President Fox has shared his vision for the future of democracy with hosts including the Ogun State Investors Forum, The Latino Coalition, and the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, who said, "We had a wonderful event with President Fox. It was a standing room only audience, plus we filled up three overflow rooms!"

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Utah
  • San Joaquin Valley Town Hall
  • Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities, Case Western Reserve University
  • Ogun State Investor's Forum
  • CHRISTUS Spohn Health System Foundation
  • The Latino Coalition
  • USC Schwarzenegger Institute
  • C.D. Howe Institute
  • Furman University
Rave Reviews About Vicente Fox
President Fox was incredible a real class act. We had a full house with 4,200 people, plus an overflow room for another 1,200. President Fox had breakfast with Marlene and I to help him prepare, and then made a walk through our exhibit hall before speech time. He was very interested in our work, especially with relation to his own efforts at Centro Fox.

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Talks & Conversations with Vicente Fox
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Surveying the Geo-Political Landscape

In this address, the former head of state VICENTE FOX discusses his perspective on the state of the world, on a macro level. Fox will touch on the relationships between the United States and Latin America, the role of the U.N., and the promises of globalization, both fulfilled and unfulfilled. ...

In this address, the former head of state VICENTE FOX discusses his perspective on the state of the world, on a macro level. Fox will touch on the relationships between the United States and Latin America, the role of the U.N., and the promises of globalization, both fulfilled and unfulfilled.

Bringing the New Economy to Latin America

In this address, President VICENTE FOX discusses his businesses-centered approach to the development of Mexico, the future of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the opportunities available for international corporations in the region. A critic of the populist movements sweeping Central ...

In this address, President VICENTE FOX discusses his businesses-centered approach to the development of Mexico, the future of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the opportunities available for international corporations in the region. A critic of the populist movements sweeping Central and South America, President Fox offers an alternative that should be heard by everyone concerned with the future of the hemisphere.

Building Bridges: Fixing the Immigration Issue and Strengthening U.S.-Mexico Relations

Immigration reform has long been a priority for President Fox, who, during his time in office, worked with then-President George W. Bush to negotiate immigration policy. Since leaving office, President VICENTE FOX continues to emphasize the importance of immigration reform with the goal of building ...

Immigration reform has long been a priority for President Fox, who, during his time in office, worked with then-President George W. Bush to negotiate immigration policy. Since leaving office, President VICENTE FOX continues to emphasize the importance of immigration reform with the goal of building bridges and why America must establish sensible pathways for citizenship for undocumented immigrants. In his speech, President Fox addresses why immigration reform is crucial for not just America and Mexico, but for the global community at large: “Mexico and other nations consider U.S. immigration reform important because we know our citizens will continue to migrate in search of job opportunities and a better quality of life, with freedom and respect for human rights.”

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Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox receives rave reviews for his live events

Former President of Mexico VICENTE FOX (2000-2006) is known for his engaging and informative remarks. He . His recent rave reviews include:

  • San Joaquin Valley Town Hall: "A complete hit and the largest audience we have ever had for a daytime lecture"
  • Ogun State Investors Forum: “President Fox's speech went well and was inspiring, he had so much experience to share!" 
  • National Association of International Educators: “President Fox was incredible a real class act. We had a full house with 4,200 people, plus an overflow room…”

Watch President Vicente Fox's keynote at the Brookings Institute >>

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President Vicente Fox combines geopolitical experience & political acumen

A visionary leader heralded for his insights into the current geopolitical landscape and leadership on issues related to immigration, VICENTE FOX draws on this tremendous wealth of experience at each of his engagements, empowering and informing audiences worldwide. From the CEO of Coca-Cola Mexico, where he is credited with boosting sales by over 50% and making Coke the country’s top-selling drink, to the President of Mexico where he played a vital role in the country’s democratization and economic growth, Fox is a leading voice on the contemporary geopolitical landscape. A passionate humanitarian and advocate for social justice, since leaving office he has founded Centro Fox to promote compassionate global citizenship among the next generation by providing a range of leadership programs and learning resources.

Watch President Vicente Fox at Global Silicon Valley's Summit >>

Watch President Vicente Fox speak at Zillow >>

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Biography

Vicente Fox Quesada was born on July 2, 1942. He grew up at Rancho San Cristobal in Guanajuato, a communal land, where the only difference between him and his childhood friends were the opportunities he had. He always remembers from his childhood that one of the harms that can be avoided in our country is poverty.

He studied Business Administration at the Universidad Iberoamericana, and later he received a Top Management Diploma from the Harvard Business School.

In 1964 he joined the Coca-Cola Company in Mexico and started from the bottom; through his perseverance he became President of the company for Mexico and Latin America.

He served as President of Mexico from 2000 to 2006. He was the first candidate from an opposition party to be elected president.

Today Fox is an Advisory Board Member at Inolife Sciences and is actively involved on encouraging leadership and creating opportunities for the less favored people through his organization named Centro Fox.