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In announcing the decision, NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright said, “I
am excited and pleased that Derek Mitchell has agreed to take the helm of
NDI at this critical moment in the global struggle for democratic
institutions and values.

Former Ambassador Derek Mitchell Chosen as New President of NDI

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The National Democratic Institute (NDI)'s Board of Directors has voted to
approve former Ambassador Derek Mitchell [3] as its new president.

In announcing the decision, NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright said, "I am
excited and pleased that Derek Mitchell has agreed to take the helm of NDI
at this critical moment in the global struggle for democratic institutions
and values. Throughout his varied and stellar career, Derek has been an
innovator, a successful leader, and an eloquent advocate for improved
governance and larger freedom. No one grasps better than he the intimate
connection between the health of democracy abroad and the security of
America at home. He is a worthy successor to our distinguished outgoing
President, Kenneth Wollack, and I am confident that he will guide our
organization with boundless energy and clear vision for many years to
come."

From 2012 to 2016, Derek Mitchell served as U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar
(Burma). Prior to that, he was a Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense, and from 2001 to 2009, a senior fellow for Asia at the Center for
Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). From 1997 to 2001, Mitchell was
Special Assistant for Asian and Pacific Affairs in the Office of the
Secretary of Defense. He began his service in Washington from 1986 to 1988
as a foreign policy assistant in the Office of Senator Edward Kennedy.

Ambassador Mitchell's selection as president of NDI represents a
homecoming. For nearly four years, in the mid-1990s, he was a Senior
Program Officer for NDI, first in Asia and then in the former Soviet Union.
"The emerging challenge to democracy worldwide is a defining issue of our
times," Ambassador Mitchell commented. "I am honored after more than 20
years away to return to NDI, the gold standard in democracy work, to lead
its first-rate team during this critical time. NDI's mission has never been
more important." He will begin his new duties on September 4th.

"The Institute will be fortunate to benefit from Derek's leadership,
experience and expertise," said NDI President Kenneth Wollack, who
announced last fall that he would be retiring. "As a former NDI program
officer, Department of Defense official, and as special envoy and later
ambassador to Myanmar, he has always had a deep and abiding commitment to
efforts that advance democracy globally - efforts that reflect the values
and serve the interests of the U.S. Under Derek's capable leadership of a
dedicated and talented staff, the Institute will be in a strong position to
respond to new opportunities and challenges."

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