
Road crash deaths and injuries in the world's cities can be stopped. Here's how
An estimated 42% of the 105,000 road traffic deaths recorded annually in the 56 countries of the UNECE region occur in built-up areas (2017 figures).
April 2017, appointed Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) by the Secretary-General. Took office on 1 June 2017. Brings to the position a combination of leadership and diplomatic skills with deep knowledge of the region with its challenges and opportunities and a strong focus on building and nurturing partnerships among key stakeholders with the United Nations. 2012-17, Permanent Representative of Slovakia to the International Organizations in Vienna, Austria. 2010-12, President, Slovak Millennium Development; 2006-10, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; 2004-06, Corporate Export Manager, Zentiva International. Master’s in Contemporary Diplomacy, Malta University; MBA, Open University Business School, United Kingdom; Diploma in Economic Engineering, Business Faculty, University of Economics, Bratislava.