Mike Moore

ModernPoliticianNew Zealand1949 — ?

Brief NZ PM who led World Trade Organization.

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Quick Facts

Born

1949

Country

New Zealand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score52.9

Mike Moore — Complete Timeline

1990 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of New ZealandPolitical Action◆ Major

Mike Moore became Prime Minister of New Zealand on 4 September 1990, succeeding Geoffrey Palmer. He held the office for only 59 days before losing the general election to Jim Bolger's National Party.

New ZealandLabour PartyShort Tenure

Impact: national

Lost the 1990 general electionPolitical Action◆ Major

Moore led Labour into the 1990 general election on 27 October 1990. Labour was defeated decisively, winning only 29 seats to National's 67, ending Moore's brief prime ministership.

New ZealandElectionDefeat

Impact: nationaldestructive

1999 AD

Became Director-General of the World Trade OrganizationPolitical Action◆ Major

Moore served as Director-General of the World Trade Organization from 1999 to 2002. He oversaw the launch of the Doha Development Round in 2001, which aimed to address developing country concerns in global trade.

WTOGlobal TradeDoha Round

Impact: globalconstructive

2010 AD

Appointed New Zealand Ambassador to the United StatesPolitical Action

Moore served as New Zealand's Ambassador to the United States from 2010 to 2015. He worked to strengthen bilateral relations and trade ties between the two countries.

New ZealandDiplomacyUnited States

Impact: national