Asa Jonsson
03-08 2020 00:40
wrote:
It is with great sadness that I bid farewell to a mentor and role model for so many of us. Alioune was an outstanding leader who filled the room with his dedication for a better, more just, world. He had the positive power to lift you up with him, with contagious confidence and commitment to the organization and the UN, sharing his diplomatic grace, professional drive, and experience, making his staff and everyone around feel that everything is possible to change the world and our cities to a better place. I remember Alioune often saying that his first task was to make his staff feel good about their work when leaving the office for the day, so that they could take a break and come back energized the next day. He had a strong sense of interest and understanding of everyone around him, available to guide a Minister or a new staff alike. His door was always open. It was a deep privilege to have had the opportunity to work with you and will carry the many learnings moving forward. May your legacy live on in all of us that have been touched by your positive, practical and dynamic leadership. We will do all we can to continue your efforts and see them grow. My deepest condolences go to the family at this difficult time.
Asa Jonsson
03-08 2020 00:40
wrote:
It is with great sadness that I bid farewell to a mentor and role model for so many of us. Alioune was an outstanding leader who filled the room with his dedication for a better, more just, world. He had the positive power to lift you up with him, with contagious confidence and commitment to the organization and the UN, sharing his diplomatic grace, professional drive, and experience, making his staff and everyone around feel that everything is possible to change the world and our cities to a better place. I remember Alioune often saying that his first task was to make his staff feel good about their work when leaving the office for the day, so that they could take a break and come back energized the next day. He had a strong sense of interest and understanding of everyone around him, available to guide a Minister or a new staff alike. His door was always open. It was a deep privilege to have had the opportunity to work with you and will carry the many learnings moving forward. May your legacy live on in all of us that have been touched by your positive, practical and dynamic leadership. We will do all we can to continue your efforts and see them grow. My deepest condolences go to the family at this difficult time.
