Business-Higher Education Forum Statement on the Survival of BHEF Member and EADS North America CEO Sean O’Keefe
Contact: Pamela Lessard 202-367-1284, Alex Sittig 202-367-2393
Washington, DC (August 11, 2010) —Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) Executive Director Brian K. Fitzgerald issued the following statement regarding the survival of BHEF member Sean O’Keefe:
“Today, the higher-education and business communities, upon hearing that Sean and his son, Kevin, survived the aircraft crash in Alaska, collectively are breathing a great sigh of relief. We look forward to their speedy recovery.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the victims of the crash.”
O’Keefe has been a BHEF member since 2007, first as chancellor of the Louisiana State University, and currently as EADS North America’s chief executive officer. His current duties include directing EADS activities in the United States, developing strategic partnerships with U.S. companies, and enhancing the participation of EADS in the U.S. marketplace – including the development, growth, and management of large-scale defense acquisition programs. O'Keefe also served as NASA administrator.
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