Markell was one of 17 nominations announced by Biden.
Also nominated as an ambassador representing the United Nations food agency was Cindy McCain, widow of the U.S. Senator from Arizona.
If confirmed, Markell will represent the U.S. for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador. The organization, based in Paris, promotes trade policies that encourage exports.
Markell, a former Governor and State Treasurer of Delaware, is the President of Jack Markell Consulting, LLC.
Markell, the son of a University of Delaware professor, grew up in Newark.
He a former Senior Vice President of Comcast Corporation and Nextel Communications. He also has served as Chair of the National Governors Association, President of the Council of State Governments, and Chair of the Democratic Governors Association.
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