Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Quick Scoop

He has held that post since 1 January 2017 and is the ninth person to serve in the role. The Secretary-General is the UN’s top administrative leader and public face for its global work.

In plain terms

  • Title: Secretary-General of the United Nations.
  • Started: 1 January 2017.
  • Role: Leads UN efforts on peace, human rights, sustainable development, and humanitarian action.

TL;DR: António Guterres holds the post of UN Secretary-General.