Mr. Bertie Ahern has been appointed Chairman of The International Forestry Fund. Bertie Ahern is the first person since 1944 to be elected prime minister of Ireland on three successive occasions.  Mr. Ahern implemented bold economic initiatives that included corporate tax incentives and education reform. His efforts laid out a welcome mat for international corporations, making Ireland an attractive location for foreign companies which drove job creation for over a decade. Known as a dedicated negotiator focused on the end result, Mr. Ahern brought divergent parties together in Ireland urging them to set aside centuries of conflict to create lasting peace.