LONDON, January 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Legatum Institute announced today that Dr. Jeffrey Gedmin has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Legatum Institute, a leading policy think tank. He will assume the post on 1st March 2011. Dr. Gedmin joins the Institute following nearly four years as President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty where he directed broadcasting and operations in almost 30 languages.

Dr. Jeffrey Gedmin said, "The Legatum Institute offers an unparalleled platform upon which to shape ideas and policy in the world today. I am honoured to be appointed to this prestigious post and look forward to leading the Legatum Institute in developing fresh ideas and translating them into action."

Based in London and global in scope, the Legatum Institute is an independent, non-partisan think-tank that researches and advocates an expansive understanding of prosperity. Recognised as one of the UK's leading think tanks, the Institute recently published the fourth annual Legatum Prosperity Index, covering 110 countries, which redefines prosperity in terms of both wealth and well-being and includes factors such as entrepreneurship, liberty, opportunity, security and overall human flourishing.

Mark Stoleson, CEO of the Legatum Group, said, "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Gedmin to the Legatum Group. His appointment marks the next stage of the Legatum Institute's rapidly evolving leadership in ideas and action relating to global prosperity and human flourishing. With his extensive international experience, proven thought leadership and organisational acumen, Dr. Gedmin will shape the ideas and policy recommendations that will promote global prosperity and its key drivers of individual liberty, free markets and entrepreneurship."