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The Gerson Lehrman Group Councils are global networks of executives, physicians, scientists, engineers, attorneys, and other professionals who deliver expertise and decision-making assistance to business, government and investment leaders from around the world.

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GLG Councils Peer-Produced White Paper: Available for Download

The following white papers are currently available for download:

* Development and Production of Influenza Vaccines
Recommendations on possible innovations to the development and production of influenza vaccines, aimed at policy makers. A group of eight qualified and relevant Council Members outlined, wrote and finalized a set of proposals for vaccine bio-preparedness.

* Pension Accounting: Current Challenges and Beyond
Review of current pension plan crisis and analysis of accounting and regulatory issues associated. Seven Council Members collaborated to design, draft, and finalize a report on threats and opportunities within pension plans and pension accounting.

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These peer-produced White Papers were made possible by Gerson Lehrman Group’s Knowledge Logistics Platform (KLP). Clients of Gerson Lehrman Group may request private consultations with specific respondents. Collaborative White Papers are for your own use and you may not redistribute, disseminate, publish, or display such material to any third parties except to your regulators and professional advisors on an as needed basis.


Educate Business, Government, and Investment Leaders – Council Members provide educational consulting to business, government, and investment leaders shaping their industry.

Convenience – Council Members may accept or decline any project based on their availability or ability to consult on a particular topic.

Earn Consulting Fees – Council Members are paid an honorarium, at a rate they set, for all consultations. Membership is free and consulting fees may be waived at your request.

High-Level Networking – Members can engage in educational and dynamic exchanges with influential global business and government leaders.

Privacy and Integrity – Personal Council Member information is kept confidential and never sold to a third party. Council Members are not asked to comment on their company or employer; rather, they are invited to discuss general industry trends or specific products and services within their area of expertise. Council Members may only accept consultations on topics they are comfortable with and permitted to discuss.