Is Ernesto Zedillo A-List?
No — Ernesto Zedillo is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1994
Elected President of Mexico
Lost A-list status in 2000
Dropped to B tier — Joins Yale Faculty
Ranking Timeline
Presidential Candidate Emerges
Became the PRI's presidential candidate after Colosio's assassination, quickly elevating his profile.
Elected President of Mexico
Elected President of Mexico, marking a turning point in Mexican history.
PRI Loses Presidency
Allows fair elections and his party loses, leading to Mexico's first peaceful democratic transition of power.
Joins Yale Faculty
Joins Yale University as a professor and director of the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization.
Serves on Corporate Boards
Serves on the boards of various international corporations and organizations.
Global Statesman Role
Remains a respected global figure, speaking at events and advising on international affairs.
Last updated: February 25, 2026