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Bertie Ahern      

Former Prime Minister of Ireland (1997-2008)

Bertie Ahern brought peace and political prominence to Ireland, creating a progressive strategy and blueprint for other countries of the world to follow.

Best known for his leadership in forging the Good Friday Agreement which brought peace and stability to Northern Ireland, Bertie Ahern led Ireland through a time of tremendous political, social and economic change. Ahern brought divergent parties together, both in his time as prime minister and as a leader in the European Union, ushering in a time of unprecedented cooperation in the name of solving complex international issues. Ahern worked tirelessly to attract global corporations to Ireland, implementing bold corporate tax incentives and education reforms that brought stability to a historically troubled economy. Today, Ahern looks to the future in explaining what the influence of the vibrant European Union will mean as the world undergoes a shifting power dynamic brought on by the rising influence of emerging powers. A veteran political leader who has won 12 different elections serving in countless ministerial, party and governmental roles, Ahern provides a keen understanding of the challengesand opportunitiesthat lie ahead post the worlds current economic turmoil.

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