Christine Lagarde
Background
Minister of Economy, Finance and Employment of France.Degrees, Institute of Political Studies and Law School of Paris X University; postgraduate diploma in Labour Law, Master's in English and diploma, Holton Arms School, Bethesda, US. Lectured at Paris X Law School; 1981-2005, with Baker & McKenzie: 1987, Partner, Paris; 1991-95, Managing Partner; 1995, Global Executive Committee; 1999-2004, chaired, Global Executive Committee; 2004-05, Chairman, Global Policy Committee; 2005-07, Minister of Trade; May 2007-June 2007, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries; since June 2007, current position. Recipient of award, Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.[1]
Role Within the World Economic Forum
Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum
