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Appointee Directory
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David McCormick -- Department of Commerce |
Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration |
On October 7, 2005, the United States Senate confirmed President Bush's nomination of David McCormick, of Pennsylvania, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration. As Under Secretary, Mr. McCormick will head the Commerce Departments Bureau of Industry and Security, which seeks to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. The Bureau oversees issues at the intersection of business and national security, including strategic trade controls, imports and foreign acquisitions that affect U.S. security, enforcement of antiboycott laws, and industry compliance with international arms control agreements. Mr. McCormick recently served as President and Director of Ariba, Inc., and before that as President and CEO of FreeMarkets, Inc., both publicly traded software and services companies. Prior to that, he served in the United States Army and received a Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq during the first Gulf War. Mr. McCormick received his bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He later received his master's degree and his Ph.D. from Princeton University. |
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