Movers and Shakers of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta: John J. Danilovich

Friday, 29 August 2008

John J. Danilovich

John J. Danilovich - Ambassador; CEO Millennium Challenge Corporation; CFR

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Ambassador John J. Danilovich was sworn in on June 2, 2004 as Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federative Republic of Brazil. Ambassador Danilovich previously served as Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Illustrious Government of the Republic of Costa Rica (2001-2004). Prior to these appointments, Ambassador Danilovich was a businessman and private investor with a strong background in foreign affairs. A native Californian, resident in London for many years, he was active in the international shipping business for over two decades and served as director of companies in the shipping, property, publishing and investment fields. Ambassador Danilovich served on the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Commission from 1991-1996, and was Chairman of the Transition Committee prior to the transfer of the Canal to the Panamanians. Ambassador Danilovich was formerly a Director of the Stanford Trust, a Trustee of the American Museum in Britain, a Director of the U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission, as well as several charitable organizations. Ambassador Danilovich was an active leader of Republicans Abroad and was Chairman of Americans Abroad for President George W. Bush and also for former President George H.W. Bush. The Ambassador attended The Choate School, graduated from Stanford University with a BA degree in Political Science, and received a MA degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California (London). Ambassador Danilovich is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Knight of Malta and is the only American Ambassador to be decorated by the Government of Costa Rica with their highest diplomatic honor, the Orden Nacional Juan Mora Fernandez.

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Ambassador John J. Danilovich was sworn in on June 2, 2004 as Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Ambassador Danilovich previously served as Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Illustrious Government of the Republic of Costa Rica (2001-2004). Prior to these appointments, Ambassador Danilovich was a businessman and private investor with a strong background in foreign affairs.

A native Californian, resident in London for many years, he was active in the international shipping business for over two decades and served as director of companies in the shipping, property, publishing and investment fields. Ambassador Danilovich served on the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Commission from 1991-1996, and was Chairman of the Transition Committee prior to the transfer of the Canal to the Panamanians. Ambassador Danilovich was formerly a Director of the Stanford Trust, a Trustee of the American Museum in Britain, a Director of the U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission, as well as several charitable organizations. Ambassador Danilovich was an active leader of Republicans Abroad and was Chairman of Americans Abroad for President George W. Bush and also for former President George H.W. Bush.

The Ambassador attended The Choate School, graduated from Stanford University with a BA degree in Political Science, and received a MA degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California (London). Ambassador Danilovich is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Knight of Malta and is the only American Ambassador to be decorated by the Government of Costa Rica with their highest diplomatic honor, the Orden Nacional Juan Mora Fernandez.

http://www.state.gov/outofdate/bios/d/6687.htm (Proof Positive)

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Ambassador John J. Danilovich Chief Executive Officer photo of Ambassador John Danilovich Ambassador John J. Danilovich began his duties as Chief Executive Officer for the Millennium Challenge Corporation on November 7, 2005, continuing a distinguished career of more than thirty years in both the public and private sectors. The Millennium Challenge Corporation is based on the principle that foreign aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom and investments in people, and under his leadership has become a key U.S. Government agency reducing poverty through economic growth. Prior to his appointment by President Bush as CEO, Ambassador Danilovich served as the American Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica from 2001 to 2004, and then Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil. Ambassador Danilovich has been a businessman and private investor with a strong background in foreign affairs. A native Californian and resident of London for many years, he was active in the international shipping business for over two decades and served as director of companies in the shipping, property, publishing and investment fields. Ambassador Danilovich served on the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Commission from 1991 though 1996 and chaired the Commission’s Transition Committee prior to the transfer of the Canal to the Panamanians. Ambassador Danilovich has been a Director of the Stanford University Trust, a Trustee of the American Museum in Britain, a Director of the U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission, and has served in leadership positions for several charitable organizations. The Ambassador graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and received a master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California (London). Ambassador Danilovich is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, an Associate Fellow of Pierson College (Yale University), a Knight of Malta and the recipient of several national and international awards including the Choate Alumni Seal Prize. Now residents of Washington, DC, Ambassador Danilovich and his wife, Irene, have three children.

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Ambassador John J. Danilovich
Chief Executive Officer

photo of Ambassador John Danilovich

Ambassador John J. Danilovich began his duties as Chief Executive Officer for the Millennium Challenge Corporation on November 7, 2005, continuing a distinguished career of more than thirty years in both the public and private sectors.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation is based on the principle that foreign aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom and investments in people, and under his leadership has become a key U.S. Government agency reducing poverty through economic growth.

Prior to his appointment by President Bush as CEO, Ambassador Danilovich served as the American Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica from 2001 to 2004, and then Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Ambassador Danilovich has been a businessman and private investor with a strong background in foreign affairs. A native Californian and resident of London for many years, he was active in the international shipping business for over two decades and served as director of companies in the shipping, property, publishing and investment fields.

Ambassador Danilovich served on the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Commission from 1991 though 1996 and chaired the Commission’s Transition Committee prior to the transfer of the Canal to the Panamanians. Ambassador Danilovich has been a Director of the Stanford University Trust, a Trustee of the American Museum in Britain, a Director of the U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission, and has served in leadership positions for several charitable organizations.

The Ambassador graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and received a master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California (London). Ambassador Danilovich is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, an Associate Fellow of Pierson College (Yale University), a Knight of Malta and the recipient of several national and international awards including the Choate Alumni Seal Prize.

Now residents of Washington, DC, Ambassador Danilovich and his wife, Irene, have three children.

http://www.mcc.gov/about/execprofiles/bio-danilovich-john.php (Proof Positive II)

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John J. Danilovich Born: 1950 Birthplace: California Race or Ethnicity: White Occupation: Diplomat Nationality: United States Executive summary: US Ambassador to Costa Rica, 2001-04 Board member, Panama Canal Commission, 1991-96. High School: Choate Rosemary Hall (1968) University: BS Political Science, Stanford University University: MA International Relations, USC (London campus) Administrator: Trustee, Stanford University US Ambassador to Brazil (2004-05) US Ambassador to Costa Rica (2001-04) Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO (2005-present) Eisenhower Group Partner and Consultant (1987-90) Council on Foreign Relations Knights of Malta Delta Upsilon Fraternity

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John J. Danilovich

Born: 1950
Birthplace: California

Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Diplomat

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Ambassador to Costa Rica, 2001-04

Board member, Panama Canal Commission, 1991-96.

High School: Choate Rosemary Hall (1968)
University: BS Political Science, Stanford University
University: MA International Relations, USC (London campus)
Administrator: Trustee, Stanford University

US Ambassador to Brazil (2004-05)
US Ambassador to Costa Rica (2001-04)
Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO (2005-present)
Eisenhower Group Partner and Consultant (1987-90)
Council on Foreign Relations
Knights of Malta
Delta Upsilon Fraternity

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