The Conference Board announced that, effective immediately, Gail D. Fosler has been named President of the 91-year-old global research and business membership organization.
Fosler, who has served The Conference Board in a number of capacities over the past 18 years, most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Economist, will remain in charge of the organization's global operations in key European and Pan-Asian markets, including China.
Until her successor is named, she will continue as Chief Economist, directing the highly-respected Economics Research Program of The Conference Board.
The appointment was announced by Jonathan Spector, President and CEO of The Conference Board. Under the new structure, Fosler will report to Spector in his role as Chief Executive Officer.
Fosler will extend her responsibilities to the full scope of The Conference Board's knowledge creation and will also lead the expansion and integration of the organization's global presence – including developing membership and content for U.S. members.
The Conference Board currently has offices in New York, Brussels and Hong Kong. Said Spector: “Since joining us 18 years ago, and in the short time I have been here, Gail has been an invaluable thought partner in setting the future direction of The Conference Board. Her focus on engaging the most senior executives around the world on substantive issues makes her extremely well qualified to helplead us forward as we try to take The Conference Board to the next level of performance.”
The Conference Board is in the process of increasing its investments in its research programs, and more seamlessly tying these programs together in a single global network. organizational changes will help further these critical objectives.
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