On January 15, 2014, Public Knowledge announced the appointment of Gene Kimmelman as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The following statement can be attributed to Benton Foundation Chairman Charles Benton:
“I am thrilled to congratulate Gene Kimmelman and Public Knowledge on the appointment of Gene to be the organization’s second President and CEO. Gene has been a leader in the communications and technology advocacy community for nearly 3 decades. Since its inception, Public Knowledge has been a leading voice in preserving the openness of the Internet, the public’s access to knowledge, and the rights of consumers to use innovative technology lawfully. What a great combination of the right leader with the right organization at the right time!”