John Bryson

John E. Bryson (July 24, 1943 – May 13, 2025) was an American politician. He was the 37th Secretary of Commerce. The Senate confirmed him by a 74–26 vote on October 20, 2011.  He became Secretary on October 21, 2011. He is the former Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison. He left office on June 11, 2012. 

From 1976 to 1979, Bryson was chairman of the California State Water Resources Control Board. From 1979 to 1982, he was president of the California Public Utilities Commission.

Bryson helped start the Natural Resources Defense Council after he graduated from law school.

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Other websites
Profile at Bloomberg Businessweek
Profile  at Forbes
Profile at The Walt Disney Company

John Bryson is the Right Man at the Right Time to Lead Commerce Department , Frances Beinecke, President of NRDC, May 31, 2011

Category:Commerce
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians
Category:United States Secretaries of Commerce
Category:Politicians from New York City
Category:1943 births
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