Prince Faisal bin Salman, chairman of Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG), has been appointed a member of the Council of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), an independent think tank based in London. “All of us at the IISS are delighted to benefit from His Royal Highness' knowledge and experience. As we build a greater presence in the Middle East, Prince Faisal's counsel to the IISS will be invaluable,” IISS Director-General and Chief Executive John Chipman was quoted as saying by Arab News. According to a spokeswoman for the institute, the IISS Council unanimously approved the prince's membership. “The IISS Council will benefit from Prince Faisal's academic experience, highly regarded intellectual gifts and international recognition,” she added.
