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New York, N.Y., April 23, 2004 – Edward G. Galante, senior vice president with Exxon Mobil Corporation, has been elected vice chairman of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB), a leading pro-trade group based in New York City. The appointment was announced following the quarterly meeting of USCIB’s board of directors earlier this month.
“Ed Galante brings considerable international experience to USCIB’s senior outside leadership,” said Thomas Niles, president of USCIB. “His support for, and leadership in, our organization will further strengthen our activities to promote American business abroad.”
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Edward G. Galante
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Mr. Galante joined Exxon Company, U.S.A.. in 1972. Since then, he has held numerous positions within the corporation, including chief executive and general manager of Esso Caribbean and Central America, executive assistant to the chairman of Exxon Corporation, chairman and managing director of Esso (Thailand) Public Company Ltd., and executive vice president of Exxon Mobil Chemical Company He assumed his current position at Exxon Mobil in August 2001.
A native of Inwood, New York, Mr. Galante earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University. He serves as a director of the National Council of Northeastern University and as a member of its governing corporation. He also serves on the boards of the Council of the Americas, Council for the United States and Italy, and Junior Achievement Worldwide, and is a member of the 25 Year Club of the Petroleum Industry.
USCIB promotes an open system of global commerce in which business can flourish and contribute to economic growth, human welfare and protection of the environment. Its membership includes some 300 U.S. companies, professional service firms and associations whose combined annual revenues exceed $3 trillion. As American affiliate of the leading international business and employers organizations, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide and works to facilitate international trade.
Contact:
Jonathan Huneke, USCIB
(212) 703-5043 or jhuneke@uscib.org
Mr. Galante’s full bio
List of USCIB officers
Exxon Mobil website
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