Ricardo Lagos

Former President of Chile

Ricardo Lagos (President of the Republic of Chile between 2000-06), has become known for his work defending democracy, human rights, development and equality. During his career he has practised as a lawyer, an economist, an academic and a researcher. As a politician he led his country forward in hard times, during which he was able to build consensus and arrive at a common position in the name of progress.

"One of Latin America’s most important political leaders"

Fee Range (Guide Only)

£20.000 >

Speaking Topics

World Economics
The Economic, Social, and Political Ramifications of Climate Change
The Economics of South America
Leadership
International Affairs and Security

Languages

He presents in English and Spanish.

How he presents

Known for his calm authority and intellectual rigor, he offers nuanced analysis and pragmatic perspectives on global governance, democracy, and sustainable development. Lagos communicates with a sense of moral purpose and historical context, often drawing on personal experiences to illuminate complex global challenges and inspire meaningful dialogue.

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In Detail

Founder and President of the Foundation for Democracy and Development, which aims to promote sustainable economic growth, Mr Lagos is also a board member of the International Crisis Group, an independent, non-profit organisation that focuses on the prevention and resolution of conflicts. He has also been a UN Special Envoy for climate change and is a Professor at the Watson Institute for International Studies at the Brown University. At the same time, Mr Lagos is President Emeritus and member of the board of directors of Inter-American Dialogue, an institution that sets out to bring together leaders across the American continent to promote democracy, social equality and economic cooperation in America.

What he offers you

Ricardo Lagos is one of South America’s most influential and successful economists. He has also enjoyed advising all the governments in the South American continent on the matter of employment. He offers in depth insights into South American politics and economics as well as providing in depth knowledge of the global effects of climate change on the world’s leading economies.