President Obama has nominated former energy executive, John Bryson, as the next Secretary of Commerce. Bryson’s career includes stints on the boards of companies including Boeing and Disney, while also serving as a founding member of the Natural Resources Defense Council.

President Obama: “By working with companies here at home and representing America’s interests abroad, I’m confident that he’s going to help us meet the goal that I set of doubling our nation’s exports. In this new role, John will be able to draw on decades of business experience across a range of industries, from his role on the boards of major companies like Disney and Boeing to his leadership in the clean energy industry. That’s the expertise that will help us create new jobs and make America more competitive in the global economy.”