Donald E. Powell to Speak at Chief Executive Network Conference

Chief Executive Network (CEN) announced that Donald E. Powell, Federal Coordinator of Gulf Coast Rebuilding, will give a special presentation on the rebuilding effort of the Gulf Coast at CEN’s Innovation Leadership Conference at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans on November 1, 2007. Powell’s presentation will provide an update of the rebuilding effort of the Gulf Coast and its conducive environment for real business and leadership opportunities.

In 2005, Powell was named by President Bush as the Federal Coordinator of Gulf Coast rebuilding. He has been tasked with developing a long-term rebuilding plan for the region in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma, coordinating the federal efforts and helping state and local officials reach consensus on their vision for the region.

Prior to his new appointment, Mr. Powell served as the 18th Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). He served in that role from the date of his Senate confirmation on August 29, 2001 until November 15, 2005.

“CEN believes that the best and most efficient way of supporting New Orleans and the entire Gulf Region is to do business there. That is why we chose New Orleans to host our 16th CEO Conference ,” said Bob Grabill, President and CEO of Chief Executive Network.

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