OFFICERS

		Larry D. Burton Executive Director, Business Roundtable

Larry Burton is Executive Director of Business Roundtable. Cited as "the most influential chief executive lobbying group in the U.S." by the Financial Times, Business Roundtable members are at the forefront of public policy, advocating for a vigorous, dynamic global economy.

Prior to this appointment, Larry was Vice President-External Affairs for BP America. From 2002 until 2004, he was Regional Coordinator, Western Hemisphere (North America) for BP p.l.c. based in London. From 1995-2001 Larry served as BP's Vice President for U.S. Government and International Affairs based in Washington, DC.

Before joining the BP in 1987, he served in various capacities in the U.S. Government, including senior positions with U.S. Representative Don Young (R-Alaska), former U.S. Senate Assistant Majority Leader Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), and the White House Office of Management and Budget.

Larry received his BA from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and his MBA from George Washington University in Washington, DC. Other interests include serving as a Board member for the British American Business Inc., a Counselor for the Meridian International Center and past President of the Business Government Relations Council (B-GRC). His outside interests include piano, tennis and golf. Larry is married and has two children.