24 February 2016

The Business Year (TBY), a leading research firm and publisher of annual economic resources on national economies, has announced the appointment of Mr. Leland Rice as Editor-in-Chief. As such, Mr. Rice will oversee The Business Years 25 country-specific annual editions as well as digital content on www.thebusinessyear.com and via the TBY application.

Mr. Rice began his career with TBY as a Country Editor for Turkey, Colombia, Lebanon, and Mexico. He later became Regional Editor for the Middle East and Africa, Regional Director for Africa, and most recently Managing Editor, where he oversaw TBYs editorial field operations worldwide. Prior to that he worked in editorial and research capacities throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

I have been fortunate to be part of TBYs coverage of some of the most exciting frontier and emerging markets in the world today, Rice noted. Im looking forward to working with a world-class team to deepen as well as broaden this coverage at a time when insider information on doing business in these economies is at a premium.

Mrs. Ayse Valentin, CEO of The Business Year, said: Were excited to have Leland lead TBYs editorial team. I believe his editorial experience and leadership will strongly shape the direction of the publication at a pivotal moment in the world of cross-border investing.

With a global reach of more than 97,700 readers worldwide, TBY provides first-hand access to the people and ideas shaping business and policy throughout the world. Each country-specific edition contains a comprehensive range of interviews and analysis, offering an inside look at doing business in the worlds most dynamic economies. TBYs interviewees, readers, and partners comprise an international network of thought-leaders who are helping to define the future of the global economy.

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