Archive for the 'Business' Category

Jul 01 2009

Michael Treacy

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Author, Strategist and Entrepreneur

michael-treacy-rMichael Treacy brings over 25 years of experience helping companies achieve market leadership. His ideas about customer value propositions and growth disciplines have been used by companies across the globe to reshape strategies, bolster competitive positions and dramatically improve top and bottom line performances. Mr. Treacy’s ideas have been shaped by his rich experiences as an academic at M.I.T. and as an entrepreneur who has established and led many successful firms as an expert strategist.

“Growth is the oxygen of success in business. Without it, your enterprise withers.”
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Jun 29 2009

Susan Annunzio

Authority on eBusiness Leadership and Corporate Transformation

susan-annunzio-rAs Principal at Nextera and best selling author, Susan Annunzio has provided corporate strategy advice to companies involved in large-scale transitions. She is a sought-after advisor to senior corporate leaders around the world for her expertise in fashioning programmes that maximise success and profitability through breaking down the traditional structural and managerial barriers.

A renowned leader of change management with 25 years of experience, Susan inspires companies to transform their traditional culture into an environment ready to compete and profit in the new economy by demolishing the implicit rules that stifle employee creativity.
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Jun 23 2009

James Caan

Serial Entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den Panellist

james-caanAward winning entrepreneur, James Caan has been creating, building and selling businesses since 1985. He is presently the founder and CEO of private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw, which he set up in 2004, which specialises in buyouts, venture capital, turnarounds, real estate investments and development opportunities in both the UK and Europe, investing up to £10 million in each individual transaction. In October 2007, Caan joined the panel in the fifth series of BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den.

“One of the 100 most influential Asian people in Britain” Asian Power 100
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Jun 22 2009

Kevin Mitnick

Renowned Computer Expert and Author

kevin-mitnick-rKevin Mitnick is a well-known computer security expert. He first gained notoriety when was arrested by the FBI on February 15, 1995 and was convicted of wire fraud and of breaking into the computer systems of Fujitsu, Motorola, Nokia, and Sun Microsystems. He served five years in prison and was released on January 21, 2000. He subsequently went on to become the world’s foremost expert on cyber and computer security.

“Security is not a product that can be purchased off the shelf, but consists of policies, people, processes, and technology.”
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Jun 19 2009

Claude Smadja

Managing Director of the World Economic Forum 1996-2001

claude-smadja-rDuring Claude Smadja’s term as managing director of the World Economic Forum his portfolio of exceptional abilities included direct responsibility for the Annual Meeting in Davos, the Forum’s activities in Asia and especially direct responsibility for the yearly East Asia Economic Summit. He was also Chairman at the yearly financial services governors meeting, comprising most of the top executives of the major players in the sector.

With a background as a political and economic analyst Claude Smadja has a wealth of experience from his 15 years in Media and his career with the World Economic Forum. Continue Reading »

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Jun 17 2009

Brian Bates

Expert on Effective and Innovative Leadership

brian-bates-rDr Brian Bates is currently the Research Director of the Christensen Foundation (Palo Alto) project on recovering the nature-based knowledge of ancient England, he is also Senior Adviser to the Ford Foundation funded project on worldwide indigenous wisdom - ‘The Council of Elders’ - working closely with tribal elders and medicine people to protect and document their knowledge. Brian was recently honored by these elders, who designated him a ‘wizard’ in recognition of his work in reconstructing the shamanic traditions of the Anglo-Saxons for application to life today.

Creative strategies are fast becoming the key to success in business
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Jun 12 2009

Bjørn Lomborg

Author and Leading Expert on Global Sustainability

bjorn-lomborg-rBjørn Lomborg is adjunct professor at the Copenhagen Business School. He is the organizer of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, which brings together some of the world’s top economists, including 5 Nobel laureates, to set priorities for the world. Time magazine named Lomborg one of the world’s 100 most influential people in 2004. In 2008 he was named “one of the 50 people who could save the planet” by the UK Guardian; “one of the top 100 public intellectuals” by Foreign Policy and Prospect magazine; and “one of the world’s 75 most influential people of the 21st century” by Esquire.

As the only Dane in 2008, Bjørn now features on three international lists of the most influential people in the world

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Jun 10 2009

Jim Crupi

Authority on Leadership and Future Trends

jim-crupi-rJames Crupi has a proven record for helping organizations effectively manage change of any kind - from shifts in the market or economy, to new technology, to organizational restructuring. Jim has been featured on CNN and National Public Radio, and quoted in many publications throughout the world. He received his B.S. degree from North Georgia College, M.S. from the University of Southern California, and Ph.D. from the University of Florida. He has completed advanced work at the London Business School, Oxford University, and the International Management Institute in Geneva.

“It’s not what you’ve been taught that matters. It’s how fast you can learn.” Jim Crupi
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Jun 08 2009

Lior Arussy

Leading Expert on Customer Experience Management

lior-arussy-rLior Arussy is an author, visionary, consultant and creative catalyst. He is a pioneer of Customer Experience Management (CEM) and uses solid business strategies based on customer focus to help Global 2000 organizations and emerging businesses around the world create lasting profitable relationships with customers and employees. He received CRM magazine’s “2003 Influential Leaders” award for his thought leadership and contribution to the industry.

“Your well crafted and professionally presented presentation was one of the highest points of our event!”- C.M. Rego, Advanstar Brazil
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Jun 01 2009

Robin Sieger

Top Motivational Business Speaker and Author

robin-sieger-rRobin Sieger is a successful businessman, best selling author, and broadcaster with offices in the UK and the USA. He is a leading success strategist and has developed a reputation within media and industry as a performance expert. At the age of 29 Robin was diagnosed with cancer, it was this life-changing experience that made him determine to re-examine, his notion of success.

And believe. Because when you believe you can, you will. Robin Sieger
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