Wharton School Global Business Forum To Host Concurrent Conferences On Africa, Asia, Europe, India, and Latin America.PHILDADELPHIA -- Featured Speakers Include Katsuaki Tsurushima, sr. executive vice president of Sony Corp. and Thomas Puetter, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Allianz Capital Partners The Wharton Global Business Forum - five concurrent regional conferences to be held Nov. 18-20 - will feature business, academic and political leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe, India, and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . Organized by students at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School is the business school of University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1881 through a donation of Joseph Wharton, making it the world’s oldest business school. , the conferences will address issues ranging from reversing the African brain-drain and the resurgence of the Japanese economy to transatlantic business opportunities for European businesses and India's role in global commerce. The conferences will occur at various locations in Philadelphia. Concurrent Conferences: Africa: "Business in Africa: New Game, New Rules" Nov. 20 In addition to an African Business Plan Competition, speakers will provide insight about how government policies, capital and labor market labor market A place where labor is exchanged for wages; an LM is defined by geography, education and technical expertise, occupation, licensure or certification requirements, and job experience depth, quality and technology are transforming the business landscape and driving change in Africa. Issues to be discussed include the challenges facing African multinational corporations
http://www.whartonglobalforum.com/africa/index.asp Asia: "Leading Change & Driving Growth" Nov. 20 Asia appears to be one of the world's most dynamic regions and a powerhouse for global economic growth. This year's conference reflects the growing presence of Asia as a driving force on the global front. Resurgence of the Japanese economy, regional investment trends and growth potential are just some of the issues to be explored. Speakers include Tom Manning
Tom Manning is a fictional character from the Dark Horse Comics universe. He is director of the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense. , director of Bain & Company, Weishu Chen, vice chairman of Shanghai Industrial Investment Co., Kenneth Koo, chief of staff and former COO of corporate/investment banking (Asia-Pacific) at Citigroup, Katsuaki Tsurushima, senior executive vice president of Sony Corporation, Masatsugu Nagato, managing executive officer and head of the Americas for Mizuho Corporate Bank, and Takashi Hatchoji, senior vice president and executive officer at Hitachi. http://www.whartonglobalforum.com/asia/index.asp Europe: "2004: Raising the Curtain Over a New Europe New Europe is a rhetorical term used by conservative political analysts in the United States to describe European post-Communist era countries. "New European" countries were originally distinguished by their governments' support of the 2003 war in Iraq, as opposed to an "Old " Nov. 19 In the context of tense transatlantic relations and a European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community whose recent enlargement seems to jeopardize stability, the conference will focus on the economic perspective and medium to long-term business opportunities. Prominent speakers, including Jean-Francois Boittin, France's minister delegate in Washington for economic and commercial affairs, Elena Poptodorova, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary PLENIPOTENTIARY. Possessing full powers; as, a minister plenipotentiary, is one authorized fully to settle the matters connected with his mission, subject however to the ratification of the government by which he is authorized. Vide Minister. of the Republic of Bulgaria to the U.S., Thomas Puetter, CEO of Allianz Capital Partners, Jean-Pierre Rosso, board member of Medtronic, Eurazeo Holding and former member of President Bush's Advisory Committee on Trade, Harvey Sawikin, founder of the Firebird Fund, and Diane Sias, head of post-merger integration practice at McKinsey & Co., will reflect on current business issues shaping and shaking Europe. http://www.whartonglobalforum.com/europe/index.asp India: "The Dawn of an Indian Century?" Nov. 18-19 In the past fiscal year India has witnessed unprecedented growth in sectors like biotechnology, media, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and information technology. Due to changing economic and political environment, India is emerging as a key player in global commerce. The conference will feature India's richest businesswoman, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, British parliamentarian par·lia·men·tar·i·an n. 1. One who is expert in parliamentary procedures, rules, or debate. 2. A member of a parliament. 3. , Lord Meghnad Desai, and the vice chairman of one of the world's largest outsourcing companies, Wipro-Vivek Paul. There will be panel discussions on topics such as healthcare, outsourcing, media and entertainment, development, finance, and corporate success stories. www.whartonindia.com Latin America: "Towards Growth & Development" Nov. 19 The event will cover topics ranging from the challenges of entering the U.S. market and investments in the region to the growing political and economic power of the U.S. Latino population. Speakers include John A. Boord, head of Latin America Investment Banking for Citigroup Inc. in Venezuela, Luis Miguel Palomino Palomino Colour type of horse distinguished by its cream, yellow, or gold coat and a white or silver mane. It is popular in pleasure and parade classes. Palominos may conform to the breed types of several light breeds, including the Arabian horse and the American Quarter Horse. Bonilla, board director at Southern Peru Copper Corp., Jose Raul Perez, commercial marketing director for People En Espanol (Time Inc.) in Cuba, and Ivar Pettersson, vice president of technology and commercial services of C.A. Electricidad de Caracas. http://www.whartonglobalforum.com/lamerica/index.asp |
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