Ford Foundation Names President
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Ford Foundation Names President

By Ann Bradley — August 28, 2007 1 min read
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The Ford Foundation has chosen Luis Ubiñas as its next president, replacing Susan Berresford, who is retiring. Mr. Ubiñas, a director of the consulting firm McKinsey & Co., will begin the job in January.

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Ann Bradley formerly was a Staff Writer for Education Week.
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