David Beasley
David Muldrow Beasley (born February 26, 1957) is an American politician and the former Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme. A member of the Republican Party, he served one term as the 113th Governor of South Carolina from 1995 until 1999 before losing reelection to Democrat Jim Hodges. He also served as a state representative from 1981 until 1995.
David Beasley | |
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| Executive Director of the World Food Programme | |
| In office April 4, 2017 – April 5, 2023 | |
| Secretary General | António Guterres |
| Preceded by | Ertharin Cousin |
| Succeeded by | Cindy McCain |
| 113th Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 11, 1995 – January 13, 1999 | |
| Lieutenant | Bob Peeler |
| Preceded by | Carroll Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Jim Hodges |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
| In office January 9, 1981 – January 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Byrd |
| Succeeded by | Denny Neilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Muldrow Beasley February 26, 1957 Darlington, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1991) Republican (1991–present) |
| Spouse | Mary Wood Payne |
| Education | Clemson University University of South Carolina (BA, JD) |
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