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Biotechnology Industry Organization Names Ken Lisaius to Lead Industry Branding Campaign

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The campaign&rsquo;s goal is to help inform the public about how biotechnology is helping heal, fuel, and feed the world while creating high-wage jobs and driving U.S. leadership in innovation.&nbsp;</p>

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Friday, January 07, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced the appointment of Ken Lisaius to the newly created position of Senior Advisor and Director for Public Affairs.  In this new position, Lisaius will oversee the development and implementation of BIO’s education and industry branding campaign.  The campaign’s goal is to help inform the public about how biotechnology is helping heal, fuel, and feed the world while creating high-wage jobs and driving U.S. leadership in innovation. 

“We are very excited to have Ken join BIO,” said Jim Greenwood, president and CEO, BIO.  “His vast experience in media relations, public affairs and public policy make him an ideal fit to take the helm of this important campaign.”

Most recently, Lisaius held the position of Senior Counselor at Virginia-based Brightline Media.  Prior to joining Brightline, Lisaius spent more than five years in the White House – serving as Deputy Director of the Office of Media Affairs and Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Deputy White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush.  Previously, he served as press secretary to former U.S. Congressman George Nethercutt (R-WA). 

Lisaius holds a BA from Washington State University.

 

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