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Global Business Initiative Partners with The Estée Lauder Companies’ Gen Z Network Initiative

“Our vision for the Gen Z Network Initiative is to inspire change by giving a voice of influence and impact to young talent earlier in their lives and careers,” said Fabrizio…

May 4, 2021

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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.…

April 7, 2021

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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…

March 18, 2021

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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.”…

October 30, 2020

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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…

October 1, 2020

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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,…

September 15, 2020

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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,…

July 23, 2020

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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…

January 29, 2020

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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.…

November 12, 2019

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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.…

November 8, 2019