Michael E. Kirst
Business Professional in Brussels, Belgium
From 1996 through 2005, Michael E. Kirst was the Director of International and Government Affairs for Westinghouse Electric Company in Washington, DC. Earlier in his career, he served as Director of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly's Economic Committee in Brussels, Belgium, representing the Atlantic Alliance and advising parliamentary members of NATO nations and then-aspiring newly independent members of Central and Eastern Europe on economic reform programs.
Kirst began his career in international relations, energy, and related fields in Washington, DC, as a Legislative Aide to Congressman Leon E. Panetta. He was in charge of the banking, budget, energy, and commerce committees.
Michael E. Kirst possesses extensive expertise in energy, politics, economics, and international commerce, which has characterized a career marked by rising success and influence with important decision-makers.