Mar
15
2010
Telecommunications Visionary, Former CTO & CIO of AT&T
Dr. Hossein Eslambolchi is recognized within the scientific community as one of the foremost thought leaders and technological scientists of the high tech age. He is currently Chairman & CEO of 2020 Venture Partners and Chief Technical Advisor of Ericsson Inc., helping them build a worldwide eco-system converging wireline and wireless, using IP based technologies. He advises several companies and the Government on their IT strategies.
“A bold, yet pragmatic visionary” BusinessWeek
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Feb
15
2010
Highly Successful Entrepreneur
Klaus Kobjoll is a highly successful and noted entrepreneur in the hotel and restaurant business in Europe. He is the owner of the established Country Hotel and Creative Centre Schindlerhof and winner of the European Quality Award for Independent SME’s 1998, Paris.
Klaus Kobjoll studied at the D.Speiser hotel school in Tegernsee, Bad Wiesee and at the Lycée Technique Hôtelier in Strasbourg, France. He also spent some time studying in England.
He began his career at the age of 22 when he established himself as self-employed entrepreneur starting the “Crêperie Rennaise” in Erlangen in 1970. Throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s he opened several restaurants including a French Bistro called “Café des Arts”, a jazz cellar with live music called “Strohalm” and a restaurant called “Prison St. Michel” in Nuremberg. In 1978 he opened his first hotel “Landhotel Mörsbergei” with 19 rooms and 80 restaurant seats.
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Feb
10
2010
Philanthropist, World Famous Author & Creator of the Harry Potter Series
Joanne “Jo” Murray OBE better known as J. K. Rowling is perhaps equally famous for her “rags to riches” life story, in which she progressed from living on welfare to multi-millionaire status within five years. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, sold more than 400 million copies, and been the basis for a popular series of films. Time magazine named her as a runner-up for its 2007 Person of the Year, noting the social, moral, and political inspiration she has given her fandom.
Forbes ranked J. K. Rowling as the forty-eighth most powerful celebrity of 2007
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Feb
05
2010
CEO & Chairman of the Management Board of Gucci Group, Fortune Magazine’s European Businessman of the Year 2007
Robert Polet joined Gucci Group in 2004 after a 26-year career at Unilever, bringing considerable global management experience and a deep knowledge of the development of consumer brands in a multicultural environment. His dynamism has helped turn around luxury goods company Gucci Group and was named as European Businessman of the Year 2007 by Fortune magazine. He encourages the people working with him to break rules and to go outside the box.
“The man who has put the extra into extravagance”
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Feb
03
2010
Former Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Wal-Mart
Joining Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in 1970, Jack served in several capacities including District Manager; Vice President of Security (now known as Loss Prevention); Vice President of Store Operations; Executive Vice President of Store Operations, Personnel, and Merchandise; President and Chief Operating Officer; and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer. He was appointed to the Wal-Mart Board of Directors in 1977 and served on Wal-Mart’s Executive Committee.
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Jan
22
2010
Motivational Speaker and Facilitator
Marc Hogan’s growing reputation as an expert in the fields of communication and sales has led him to become one of the most sought after speakers in the UK. An ex-sales and marketing professional with over 10 years experience, Marc’s S.A.L.E.S. and Inspirational Communication programmes have inspired audiences across the UK to improve their communication and influencing skills. They love his unique approach to personal and business achievement underpinned by his 7 Keys for Success.
“Persuade, empower & perform”
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Jan
20
2010
Expert on Employment and Workforce Diversity
Amin Rajan is Chief Executive of the Centre for Research in Employment and Technology in Europe (CREATE) – a pan-European network of prominent researchers undertaking high level advisory assignments for the UK government, City institutions, multinational companies and international bodies such as the EU, OECD and ILO. He is also a visiting professor at the Cass Business School, London Guildhall University and at the Centre for Leadership Studies at Exeter University, and also President of the Scientific Committee at Audencia-Nantes, Ecole de Management.
“ Amin’s work has proved so influential that he now provides leadership coaching to top executives and investment specialists”
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Jan
18
2010
Futurist & Business Consultant
Rohit Talwar is a global futurist, strategist and business consultant. In 2006, the Independent newspaper profiled Rohit as one of the top 10 global trendwatchers. In 2005 he was presented with the award of ‘stickiest guru’ after being voted as best speaker for his presentation on future travel at Asia’s largest travel conference.
“A leading futurist with exceptional foresight”
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Jan
11
2010
One of the World’s Leading Experts on Strategy & Globalization
Prof. Anil K. Gupta is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and globalisation. He is currently the Professor of Strategy and Organization as well as Research Director at the Center for International Business Education & Research at The University of Maryland. He also serves as chief advisor to The China India Institute, a Washington DC-based research and consulting organization.
“One of the Top 20 North American Superstars for research in strategy and organization” Management International Review
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Jan
06
2010
Chairman & Former CEO of Xerox Corporation
Anne M. Mulcahy is credited with leading the printer and copier maker out of a deep financial slump earlier in the decade. From 2001 to 2009, she was also CEO and retains the position of chairman. The Wall Street Journal named her one of 50 women to watch in 2005 and Forbes Magazine ranked her at the sixth position among the Most Powerful Women in America in 2005. In 2008, she was selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Leaders. She has been selected as CEO of the Year 2008 by Chief Executive magazine.
“One of America’s Best & Courageous Leaders”
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