Brian's Team Just Had a Research Breakthrough

Brian's team just had a research breakthrough. They'll need several thousands of dollars to complete the project. Brian has called a series of meetings in which he's promoting the significance of the new discovery, explaining the economic benefits that will result from the final project, and answering questions. Brian is a(n) ________ within his company.

A) change agent
B) arbitrator
C) manipulator
D) idea champion
E) stress creator