Rebuilding the Global Financial Architecture   HOUSTON, TX – September 17, 2009  The world’s economies have been on edge as the Bretton Woods institutions struggle to meet the challenges of today’s financial system.   Robert M. Kimmitt, former Deputy Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury, will outline the financial system of the future at a World Affairs Council of Houston luncheon on September 17th. Mr. Kimmitt is chairman of the Deloitte Center for Cross-Border Investment and senior international counsel at the law firm of WilmerHale. Previously he served as Deputy Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury, where he oversaw the Department’s international agenda, including cross-border investments. Mr. Kimmitt has held many senior positions in government, including ambassador to Germany, under secretary of state for political affairs, general counsel to the Department of the Treasury, and executive secretary and general counsel of the National Security Council. In the private sector, Mr. Kimmitt was vice chairman and president of Commerce One and executive vice president for Global Public Policy at Time Warner. This program will be in conversation with Alan Crain, senior vice president and general counsel of Baker Hughes Incorporated. Event Details: Thursday, September 17th Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, Texas Registration:  11:30 a.m., Program: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Media Contacts: Kirsten Davis, World Affairs Council media@wachouston.org (713) 522-7811                                        ### The World Affairs Council presents all sides of current global issues, promotes better understanding of international relations and contributes to national and international policy debates. Membership is open to the public. Go to www.wachouston.org for more information.