Robert Murden is a Project Manager supporting the Communications and Business Advisory teams at the U.S.-Saudi Business Council (USSBC). In this role, he manages publication of the Council’s public and member-exclusive content, supports U.S. member companies with their objectives for the Saudi market, helps organize and run the Council’s in-person and virtual events, and provides a broad range of operational and technical support to his team. Prior to joining the Council, Robert was a project manager and account manager at an enterprise software company, where he led virtual and in-person software training sessions, coordinated timelines and implementation between internal and external teams, and supported the sales team with customer recruitment. Before that, he worked in a variety of research, writing, and tech-based roles in the private and non-profit sectors in the DC area and overseas.

Robert brings to the Council operations and research experience as well as extensive international travel experience in Europe, Africa, and elsewhere. Robert holds a B.A. in International Affairs from James Madison University and an M.S. in Global Technology and Development from Arizona State University.