Ian Saunders Elected WCO Secretary General

The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES) extends its congratulations to Ian Saunders on his election to the position of Secretary General of the World Customs Organization.

Mr Saunders, who takes up his position in January 2024 is an experienced member of the U.S. Government Senior Executive Service who is committed to “lead the Organization by forging strong and enduring public-private partnerships, leveraging technology, promoting inclusivity for effective global Customs cooperation, and ensuring transparency and openness as fundamental principles of good governance.” We wish Mr Saunders every success.