Over the years, I’ve crossed paths with many world leaders, but few possess the undeniable authenticity and genius of President Vicente Fox. He was not just the president of Mexico; he was the president of change, a transformative force who propelled the nation into a new era. Under his leadership, job creation became a cornerstone of Mexico’s growth, and the technology and automotive sectors flourished, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation and progress.
President Fox is a leader who forges other leaders, not followers. To sit with him, as I’ve been fortunate enough to do, is to witness a rare kind of brilliance. His eyes reveal his drive—a learner’s curiosity, always asking why things are as they are and how they might be better. He’s not a politician in the traditional mold; first, he’s a patriot, then a family man, and always a giver to those willing to sit and absorb the hard-earned wisdom he has accumulated over 82 remarkable years.
From his tenure as CEO of Coca-Cola Mexico to leading an entire nation, he has carried these roles with purpose and humility, all while raising a family. President Fox deflects credit, giving thanks to others, never indulging in self-congratulation or ego. That humility, paired with his relentless pursuit of progress, is why he has been chosen for the 2024 Monaco 40 Over 40. He leads by example, not by mediocrity—a statesman in every sense of the word, and a man whose legacy will inspire generations to come.
Dustin Plantholt
Editor-in-Chief
Dustin Plantholt is a Senior Editor at Monaco Voice and a Vatican journalist based outside Washington, D.C. His reporting explores the intersection of technology, ethics, faith, and global culture. A journalist and documentary filmmaker, he has interviewed world leaders and innovators, and moderates international forums on digital transformation and media ethics.
Honored with multiple knighthoods from Portugal, Brazil, and Montenegro, and recipient of the Red Cross Silver Medal of North Macedonia, Plantholt also holds honorary doctorates in International Relations (Ukraine) and Ethical AI Management (Armenia). Named to Forbes Monaco’s “40 Under 40,” his work champions technology and storytelling as tools for understanding and human connection.
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