Stéphane Dujarric

Early life Dujarric was born in Paris to Francois Dujarric de la Rivière (1933–2018) and his wife Anka Muhlstein (born 1935). He graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He has been living in the United States for the best part of the last 40 years.

Career Prior to his current appointment, Dujarric was Director of News and Media for the United Nations Department of Public Information, a position that he had held since March 2011. In this role, he oversaw the UN's television, radio and photo operations. He coordinates the work of the main United Nations news sites. His Division is also responsible for media liaison and accreditation, providing logistical support and information to the international press corps, as well as coverage of official UN meetings, producing written coverage for the media, delegations and the general public, such as press releases, meetings summaries and dissemination of official statements and remarks.

Prior to this assignment, Dujarric was Director of Communications for the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

Dujarric was named Chief Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2005, after joining the United Nations in 2000 as an Associate Spokesman. During his time as Spokesman, he conducted briefings for the UN press corps and faced questions on a number of crises, notably the Oil-for-Food scandal and the Israel-Lebanon conflict. Following Annan's departure, Dujarric worked as Deputy Communications Director for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. On 19 February 2014, it was announced that Dujarric would once again become the spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, replacing Martin Nesirky who had held that position for four years.

Before joining the United Nations, Dujarric worked for ABC News television for close to 10 years in the network's New York City, London and Paris news bureaus. He traveled on assignment to cover stories throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.