Jul
01
2009
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Author, Strategist and Entrepreneur
Michael 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
30
2009
Former Canadian Minister of Trade, Canadian Ambassador to the WTO, President Canada China Business Council
Sergio Marchi is a former Canadian politician who served as a federal Cabinet Minister in three different portfolios during his time in government: Citizenship and Immigration, Environment, and International Trade. He was also the Ambassador of Canada to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Office of the United Nations (UN), in Geneva, 1999 - 2004, and a UN Migration Commissioner, 2004 - 2006. He also served as the former President of the Canada China Business Council. Sergio Marchi is an Adjunct Professor at Webster University, in Geneva, where he teaches a graduate course on Globalisation.
“Sergio Marchi is one of the leading voices on global politics and economics”
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Jun
29
2009
Authority on eBusiness Leadership and Corporate Transformation
As 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
26
2009
International Speaker, Coach, Consultant and Author
Jo Salter was Britain’s first female fighter pilot flying the Tornado GR1, then one of 5 women fighter pilots in the world.
Her military experience is multifaceted: technical; professional; managerial and political.
“One of the 50 most inspiring women in the world.” Harpers & Queen
In detail
Jo has five years of e-commerce and management consultancy experience in the public and private sector as well as an MBA and an Associate Lectureship with the Open University Business School. As a combat ready pilot with 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, Jo experienced operational tours of duty and took part in large international NATO exercises around the world. She also worked in intelligence and became a fast jet instructor. Continue Reading »
Jun
23
2009
Serial Entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den Panellist
Award 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
19
2009
Managing Director of the World Economic Forum 1996-2001
During 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 »
Jun
17
2009
Expert on Effective and Innovative Leadership
Dr 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
Author and Leading Expert on Global Sustainability
Bjørn 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
Authority on Leadership and Future Trends
James 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
Leading Expert on Customer Experience Management
Lior 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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