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Joe Zidle, Managing Director at Blackstone, Discusses “The 10 Surprises of 2021”
Joe Zidle, managing director and chief investment strategist in the Private Wealth Solutions group at Blackstone, gave an address to MBA students during their Global Week.
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Hermès, Contemporary Artisan and Retailer. A Virtual Conversation with Florian Craen
Florian Craen, Hermès’ executive vice president of sales and distribution, discussed the company's rich history and vast success over the past century at an event hosted by the Georgetown Retail & Lu
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A Conversation with Panagiotis Tsourapas, Group President, Colgate-Palmolive Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa-Eurasia
“Understanding culture specificity and the idiosyncrasies of each region is essential to succeed in a global company.”
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Leading a Global Brewer During the Times of COVID-19
Carlos Brito, CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), discussed the challenges of leading the world’s largest brewer at a webinar event hosted by the Latin American Business Association (LABA) and the GBI.
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Undergraduate Business Program Earns High Marks by U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report has listed the Undergraduate Program at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business 16th overall and 4th for international business. In addition, Georgetown University’s
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Georgetown Retail & Luxury Association Raises Funds to Support COVID Relief Efforts for Hospital in Northern Italy
The GRLA was presented with the opportunity to help those in need through a recent fundraising initiative. The club decided to raise funds for Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, which was founded in 1474 and is located in the northern region of Italy.
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Blackstone Hosts Current Global Business Fellows Students and Alumni at NYC Headquarters
Joseph Patrick Baratta II (B’93), global head of private equity at Blackstone, explained his work trajectory and how his career took a turn when he accepted an offer to move to London to help grow the company’s private equity business in the region.
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Alumnus Shares with Students Digital Marketing Experience at Nike on Webinar
Ricky Schramm, Director of Global Digital Brand Marketing at Nike Direct, discussed the role of Nike in an evolving digital world and shared career advice with students.
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Norwegian Ambassador Discusses Norway’s Economy and International Role At Reception
The Ambassador of Norway to the United States, Kåre R. Aas, hosted Georgetown McDonough students and alumni on Oct. 17 for a reception at his residence.
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Ghanaian Agritech Firm Shares Feedback on Expansion Strategy Developed by MBAs
A group of 2nd year MBA students worked with AgroInnova with the primary focus on providing key strategic recommendations to help refine the company’s operating model and core business offerings.
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