UNICEF Leadership - Executive Directors
Since 1946, UNICEF Executive Directors have been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General in consultation with the Executive Board. All have served for at least two five-year terms. Anne Veneman is UNICEF's Fifth and current Executive Director, and was appointed on May 1st, 2005.

Presidents and Chairman of the UNICEF Executive Board
Deputy Executive Directors

Executive Directors	Notes
Ann M. Veneman UNICEF's Fifth and Current Executive Director 2005 - © USDA	Official UNICEF Bio   New UNICEF Executive Director embraces Millennium Development Goals Press Release: Ann M. Veneman Becomes UNICEF Executive Director
Carol Bellamy UNICEF's Fourth Executive Director 1995-2005 © UNICEF/HQ04-0250/Furrer	Official UNICEF Bio   News and features relating to Carol Bellamy Press releases relating to Carol Bellamy Online Speeches Speeches and Statements 1996-2005, includes online and original document versions Executive Board links relating to Carol Bellamy Video and audio featuring Carol Bellamy Photo essays
Grant, James UNICEF's Third Executive Director 1980-1885 © UNICEF/HQ94-0481/Press	Official UNICEF Bio Sources Speeches and statements List only 'Promises Kept' Articles and Anecdotes about James Grant in South Asia
Labouisse, Henry R. UNICEF's Second Executive Director 1965 - 1979 © UNICEF/HQ65-0002	Official UNICEF Bio Biography Interviews and more Labouisse, Eve Curie
Maurice Pate UNICEF's First Executive Director 1947 - 1965 © UNICEF/1680/Anders Engman	Official UNICEF Bio Biography Interviews and more

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