PMI(R) Forms Global Executive Council

Exclusive member organization helps companies maximize success of project-related investments -

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania, September 20, 2010 - Project Management Institute (PMI(R)), the world's leading project
management member association, announces the formation of the PMI Global
Executive Council (the Council), an entity that connects large multinational
and government organizations that are using project, program and portfolio
management to achieve competitive advantage. By networking with other
industry-leading decision makers, Council members can identify opportunities
for process improvements, exchange best practices and increase the percentage
of successful project-related investments within their own organizations.

"Today's organizations, more than ever, need to ensure key projects
deliver expected results. As we climb out of the global economic crisis, the
need for careful management of assets has never been greater. The critical
focus on strategic change, accountability, transparency, and execution all
point to the need for excellence in project, program and portfolio
management," said Gregory Balestrero, president and CEO of PMI. "The
executives on the PMI Council, representing global market leaders, will
depend on PMI to help them analyze critical research, benchmark best
practices and share that data, and work on critical solutions that will
enhance their companies to remain market leaders."

The organizations approved for participation in The Council are
sufficiently mature and credible in their Organizational Project Management
(OPM) practices; have the internal resources to dedicate to the community's
support; and actively utilize and promote PMI standards, programs and
services. They are also able to attend the Council's annual conference and
meetings. Members will have exclusive access to PMI executives and board
members during global and regional meetings and ongoing, consistent
interaction with other thought leaders to influence organizational change.

For a list of current members, and to apply for membership, visit the PMI
Global Executive Council (
www.pmi.org/Business-Solutions/PMI-Global-Executive-Council.aspx) web
page for further information.

About Project Management Institute (PMI)

PMI is the world's largest project management member association,
representing more than half a million practitioners in over 185 countries. As
a global thought leader and knowledge resource, PMI advances the profession
through its global standards and credentials, collaborative chapters and
virtual communities and academic research. When organizations invest in
project management, supported by PMI, executives have confidence their
important initiatives deliver expected results, greater business value and
competitive advantage. Learn more at www.pmi.org.

Glenn R. Boyet, +1-610-356-4600 x1112, Glenn.Boyet at pmi.org, or Megan Maguire Kelly, +1-610-356-4600 x7030, Megan.Kelly at pmi.org, both of PMI