First elected President of that Court in March 1998 following Mr Saggio's departure, Mr Vesterdorf was re-elected in September 1998 and in September 2001.
Esimest korda pärast Saggio lahkumist 1998. a märtsis esimese astme kohtu presidendiks valitud Vesterdorf taasvaliti ametisse septembris 1998 ja septembris 2001.