AXIOS (Mike Allen) - Exclusive: Kristen Silverberg named next president and CEO of Business Roundtable
Kristen Silverberg, a widely respected policy expert and former ambassador, was named the new president and CEO of Business Roundtable , the top policy voice of America's leading CEOs. - Silverberg, now BRT's president and chief operating officer, will succeed Josh Bolten , a former White House chief of staff who has led the organization for the past decade , when he steps down on Jan. 31. Why it matters: Business Roundtable is one of Washington's most influential associations. The 200+ members are CEOs of the biggest U.S.-based companies, most with global reach. - The CEOs use BRT to amplify what they consider the most important messages business leaders can deliver to government. Silverberg — who worked with Bolten in the White…