Brian Principato

Brian Principato serves as the Director of Programs & Communications for the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and joined the team in March of 2010.

At the Business Council, Brian develops the programming for trade missions and policy advocacy efforts; manages the Council's media and public affairs; and produces content for the USUAEBC social networks, newsletter, and website.

Previously, Brian worked for the Middle East/Africa subsidiary of JCDecaux, a global out-of-home advertising agency, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Brian worked in the Marketing & Public Relations Department; developing marketing and communications initiatives for JCDecauxMEA.

In addition to his work at the Council, Brian recently completed a Masters in International Trade & Security Policy at George Mason University and served on the Editorial Board of the school's policy journal.

Personally, Brian enjoys sports, travel, blogging, and cooking.