CARY, NC (Oct. 31, 2007) – Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS, the leader in business intelligence, was honored for his role as a global thought leader whose participation with international organizations, including the World Economic Forum and the Atlantic Council, has enhanced North Carolina’s presence on the world stage. The International Affairs Council (IAC) presented Goodnight its 2007 Citizen of the World award at a dinner, the signature event of the IAC, held October 25 at Raleigh’s North Ridge Country Club.

Given annually, the award recognizes the North Carolinian who has done the most for the internationalization of the state.

Goodnight is the thirteenth North Carolinian to be recognized by IAC. Previous winners include former North Carolina governors Terry Sanford and James B. Hunt Jr.; Dr. Leroy Walker, President Emeritus of the US Olympic Committee and President of the 1999 Special Olympic World Summer Games; and Robert Ingram, President and CEO of GlaxoSmithKline.

About the International Affairs Council
The International Affairs Council is an independent, nonpartisan organization that promotes understanding of world affairs, citizen-to-citizen diplomacy and the recognition of North Carolina as an international center of education, culture and business.