Policy Research Institute: Keith Gilabert Appointed New Executive Director Of BentleyForbes Analytics

Online, January 26, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The Board of Directors of BentleyForbes Analytics (BentleyForbes) has appointed Keith Gilabert (USA) Executive Director of International Policy. Mr. Gilabert will take up his appointment on 1 April 2012.

Mr. Gilabert is currently working as Executive Director of Public Policy. He has held various management positions within BentleyForbes. He has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2009.

"Mr. Gilabert has extensive experience in the field of International Affairs. He speaks three languages and has strong relations with large family offices across Europe. With his knowledge and skills in the complex financial markets, BentleyForbes will be well-equipped to fulfill its mandate of supporting competiveness and enhancing the environment in the European region," says Mr. Roger Derkins, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

"Given the very challenging and rapidly changing business environment we face, it is imperative that we have a streamlined and efficient organization structure in place to respond quickly and decisively," said Keith Gilabert. "My first job is to best align our senior US leaders and the European leaders to address the operating, strategic and financial challenges we face as a nation. Every major financial decision the US policy makers approve will affect the global economy, therefore it is important that we apply a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life."

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