Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Božović appointed Chairman of the Global Council for Consular Leadership of United World Leaders
NEW YORK — September 14, 2026 — United World Leaders is pleased to announce the appointment of His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Božović, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York and President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York (SoFC), as Chairman of the Global Council for Consular Leadership of United World Leaders.
Ambassador Božović brings decades of experience in diplomacy, public administration, international cooperation, security, and human rights, together with strong legal and academic credentials that have shaped his work in public service, diplomacy, and institution building.
In June 2026, he was unanimously elected President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York, an organization with more than a century of tradition that brings together consuls general and other senior consular representatives accredited in New York. His election marked the first time that a representative of Serbia has led this prestigious consular organization.
In his new role within United World Leaders, Ambassador Božović will lead the development of the Global Council for Consular Leadership as an international platform bringing together leaders of consular corps and associations, consuls general, ambassadors, and other senior diplomatic representatives from around the world.
The Council will seek to strengthen international relations through dialogue, cooperation, and the exchange of best practices, while also fostering mutual trust and understanding, supporting international economic cooperation and investment, and advancing practical initiatives that contribute to peace, stability, and shared prosperity.
Ambassador Božović said on the occasion:
“I am deeply honored by the trust placed in me and the opportunity to work, together with distinguished colleagues from around the world, to strengthen the role of modern consular diplomacy.”
“Consular diplomacy is often precisely where international relations become most concrete — where states interact with people, communities, and the business world, but also with one another. I believe that through dialogue, mutual respect, and practical cooperation, we can build stronger relationships, open up new opportunities, and contribute to peace and shared prosperity.”
Distinguished career in diplomacy and public service
Ambassador Božović has held a number of senior diplomatic and government positions throughout his career.
Before assuming his current position as Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York, he served as Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Montenegro.
His career in senior government service also includes serving as State Secretary at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, as well as previously holding the positions of Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs and Inspector General of the Public Security Department.
Ambassador Božović also served as National Coordinator for Police and Human Rights of Serbia and Montenegro at the Council of Europe, as well as holding other senior responsibilities in the fields of international and regional cooperation and relations with religious communities.
His legal education and academic career have provided an important foundation for his work in public service and diplomacy. He earned a doctorate from the Faculty of Security Studies at the University of Belgrade, and throughout his professional life he has applied his knowledge and experience in law, security, international relations, and public institutions.
As President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York, Ambassador Božović is at the center of one of the world’s most dynamic diplomatic communities, further strengthening his ability to connect consular and diplomatic leaders at the international level.
About the Global Council for Consular Leadership
The Global Council for Consular Leadership of United World Leaders is an international platform established with the aim of bringing together leaders of consular corps and associations, consuls general, ambassadors, and other prominent members of the diplomatic community.
The Council focuses on strengthening professional cooperation among consular leaders, facilitating the exchange of experiences and best practices, and developing initiatives that contribute to international dialogue, economic cooperation, investment, peace, and broader social and economic development.
The Council will also foster cross-sector connections with leaders from government institutions, the business and investment community, academia, philanthropy, science, technology, and civil society, with the aim of turning diplomatic dialogue into concrete opportunities for international cooperation and measurable results.
About United World Leaders
United World Leaders is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit organization that brings together current and former heads of state, prime ministers, senior government and diplomatic officials, as well as prominent leaders from business, investment, philanthropy, academia, science, medicine, and civil society, with the aim of creating significant and lasting positive impact, socioeconomic prosperity, international cooperation, and peace.
Through its councils, initiatives, educational programs, events, publications, and global ecosystem, United World Leaders enables cross-sector cooperation and provides a dedicated institutional platform through which leaders can develop and lead initiatives, build strategic partnerships, access relevant expertise and resources, turn ideas into concrete actions, and increase their impact at the regional, national, and global levels.
United World Leaders also supports the development of future generations of leaders through the Young United World Leaders program and related educational and mentoring initiatives.
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