Economic Engagement in a Networked World

As Secretary of State John Kerry has pointed out, “Now more than ever, economic policy is foreign policy.” Rivkin’s appointment to lead the Economic and Business Affairs bureau comes after a long, entrepreneurial career in the entertainment industry, making him the first non-career bilateral ambassador to hold the position. 

Closing out a tremendously successful year of CPD programming, Ambassador Charles Rivkin, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, discussed about the ever changing relationship between public diplomacy and the private sector.  A special reception preceeded the talk.

About Ambassador Charles Rivkin
Charles Rivkin currently serves as the Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs. Prior to his appointment, Rivkin served for more than four years as the United States Ambassador to France and Monaco. Previously, Ambassador Rivkin worked in the media sector for over 20 years. He served as President and CEO of award-winning entertainment companies such as The Jim Henson Company and Wildbrain. Rivkin helped engineer the sale of The Jim Henson Company to EM.TV in 2000 for nearly $1 billion. In 2009, Fast Company named Rivkin one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business.