Former President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernández Joins the Board of United World Leaders
New York — President for three terms, credited with modernising infrastructure, attracting investment and reforming education, joins as an Honorary Board member.
About Leonel Fernández
Leonel Fernández is a Dominican politician, lawyer and academic who served three non-consecutive terms as President of the Dominican Republic. For much of his career he was a leader of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD).
His administrations focused on large-scale development projects, the modernisation of the country’s infrastructure, education reform and improved digital connectivity, and pursued economic growth through initiatives to attract foreign investment.
He joined United World Leaders as an Honorary Board member in January 2025.
About United World Leaders
United World Leaders is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit institution of former Presidents and Prime Ministers, ministers, ambassadors and leaders of enterprise and civil society, working to advance peace, international cooperation and socioeconomic prosperity. Members may lead Councils on the issues where they can contribute most, as Chairs or Co-Chairs.