Designation of Colby H. Chandler as Chairman of the President's Export Council

The President today announced his intention to designate Colby H. Chandler to be Chairman of the President's Export Council. He would succeed David C. Scott, who has resigned the chairmanship but will continue to serve as a member.

Since September 1985 Mr. Chandler has been serving as a member of this Council. He is currently chairman and chief executive officer of the Eastman Kodak Co., a position he has held since 1983.

Mr. Chandler graduated from the University of Maine (B.S., 1950) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S., 1963). He is married, has two children, and currently resides in Honeoye Falls, NY. Mr. Chandler was born on May 15, 1925, in Strong, ME.