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Adobe appoints Vice President of Govt Affairs and Public Policy
By siliconindia
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Monday, 22 November 2010, 20:10 IST |
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Bangalore: Adobe Systems announced the appointment of Jace Johnson as vice president for government affairs and public policy. Johnson joins Adobe with both strong technology industry experience and a broad background in government and public policy issues. He previously served as the chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. In that role, Johnson supported the senator's leadership on the U.S. Senate Committees on Finance; Judiciary; Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP); and Intelligence. In Johnson's senate career, he worked across almost every facet of government operations in order to develop and ensure execution of Hatch's legislative agenda, drive media strategy and increase the senator's national and international influence.
"Jace's extensive record of public service and strong business acumen makes him an ideal choice for leading the company's global public policy and government affairs work," said Karen Cottle, Senior Vice President and general counsel, Adobe. "We welcome his experience and leadership as we continue our growth in the public sector markets, and work in a bipartisan fashion with government and policy bodies on key issues such as intellectual property and the continued support for innovation in our industry."
Based in Adobe's Washington office, Johnson will join Adobe's director of public policy, Paul Hughes, to work with government entities and industry associations on a range of public policy issues. Hughes has extensive international experience from his time with the U.S. Department of State. In Washington, Hughes served with the National Security Council in the Clinton White House and on the staff of Secretary of State Warren Christopher before coming to Adobe in 1998 to open its government relations and public policy department.
In addition to public policy, Johnson will also advocate for the role of technology in helping federal agencies meet their information, collaboration and open government needs. Adobe has recently expanded its overall presence and workforce in the Washington, D.C., market in recognition of both its policy significance and market potential.
