E-Bay’s Public Policy Director Brian Bieron Joins CIPE Board

Statement/News Release

Washington, DC – E-Bay’s Brian Bieron has been appointed as the newest member of the Center for International Private Enterprise’s (CIPE) Board of Directors.

“I am pleased to welcome Brian to our Board,” Andrew Wilson, Executive Director for CIPE said. “He is well-versed in the digital economy and e-commerce platforms, which are topics that CIPE will increasingly address in the coming years. His knowledge and expertise will be invaluable additions to CIPE’s body of knowledge and experience.”

Bieron is the Executive Director of eBay’s Public Policy Lab, where he heads a global public policy think tank team addressing issues raised by the evolution of technology-enabled, open, global, inclusive commerce that empowers consumers and businesses of all sizes. He is a frequenter presenter on Capitol Hill, to the World Trade Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and working groups of the World Economic Forum. He holds an MA in International Relations from The George Washington University in Washington, DC.

CIPE values his experience working to identify policy trends and global challenges, developing innovative policy solutions, and socializing ideas among policy thinkers around the world. Bieron’s research includes global trade activities of technology-enabled micro businesses, regulatory process innovation, and Internet governance and policy.

“The complexity of CIPE’s global activities require a Board of extremely talented and intellectually diverse individuals, and Brian fits that definition to a tee. He’ll be a great addition,” CIPE Chairman Greg Lebedev said.

CIPE is a core institute of the National Endowment for Democracy and an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Published Date: May 24, 2018