MacArthur Foundation Appoints New President

“I don’t think I’ve seen him angry or sobbing, but I’ve seen him firm and always effective,” said Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution, a think tank in Washington that receives support from MacArthur. Mr. Talbot worked with Mr. Gallucci at the State Department.

Mr. Denham added: Given the global recession, “it’s clearly important to have leadership that can make tough decisions under pressure and doesn’t have difficulty dealing with a crisis environment.”