George Robertson

George Robertson is a prominent British politician and diplomat who currently serves as the Chairman of the FIA Foundation, a global road safety charity.14 He has had a distinguished career in public service and international relations:

1. Political career:

• Served as UK Secretary of State for Defence from 1997 to 199923
• Member of Parliament from 1978 to 19993
• Elevated to the House of Lords in 19993

2. NATO leadership:

• Secretary General of NATO from 1999 to 200323
• Invoked Article 5, NATO's self-defense guarantee, for the first time in the alliance's history after the 9/11 attacks5

3. Current roles:

• Chairman of the FIA Foundation14
• Special Adviser to BP2
• Senior Counsellor at The Cohen Group, a Washington DC-based consultancy24
• Vice Chair of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo3
• Chancellor of the University of Dundee3

4. Honors and awards:

• Knight of the Thistle (KT)3
• Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)3
• Awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 20033

Robertson has extensive experience in international affairs, road safety advocacy, and corporate governance, making him well-suited for his role as Chairman of the FIA Foundation.14