Chamber Executives Hirschmann, Rothkopf Appointed to New Posts

Hirschmann to lead Capital Markets and Intellectual Property centers, Rothkopf to succeed Hirschman as head of National Chamber Foundation

WASHINGTON, D.C.-David Hirschmann has been appointed president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber's Global Intellectual Property Center and the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness effective January 1, 2008. Arthur J. Rothkopf will succeed Hirschmann as head of the National Chamber Foundation (NCF), an independent, non-profit, public policy think tank affiliated with the U.S. Chamber.

"David has done an outstanding job leading the National Chamber Foundation, especially advancing the Foundation's initiatives on capital markets and intellectual property," said U.S. Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue. "These two issues have become so important to our members and to America's global competitiveness that they require the leadership and resources equal to our other major affiliates, such as the Institute for Legal Reform and the Institute for 21st Century Energy. David's leadership will help ensure their success and expansion."

Hirschmann will retain his title as senior vice president of the Chamber and today was elected vice chairman of the NCF board.

Rothkopf has been appointed executive vice president of NCF and will assume responsibility for its management and strategic direction, while continuing to lead the Chamber's Education and Workforce initiative and the Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC). BCLC is a Chamber affiliate that advances the positive role business plays in society. Rothkopf will retain his title as Chamber senior vice president and counselor to the president and today was elected to NCF's board of directors.

"Arthur's background as president of Lafayette College and deputy secretary of transportation make him a perfect fit for NCF," said Donohue. "This will also enable us to consolidate the management of three of the Chamber's affiliated 501(c)3 organizations."

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.

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