Thunderbird School of Global Management Alumni

Jérôme Daniel

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Graduate Analyst chez J.P. Morgan
Investment Banking

Education
   2011 — 2011
Certificate of Advanced Study, Finance / International Strategy

ESSEC - ESSEC Business School   2010 — 2011
Mastere Spécialisé, Strategic Management of International Business

   2005 — 2010
BBA

   2007 — 2008
Echange d'un an, Option Finance

Experience
J.P. Morgan   February 2014 - Present
Entropia Conseil   November 2012 - December 2013
Société Générale   September 2011 - March 2012
HSBC   August 2009 - January 2010

Jón Diðrik Jónsson

Iceland
Chairman/Owner Draupnir Fjárfestingarfelag ehf
Investment Management

Education
Harvard Business School   2011 — 2013
OPM

Thunderbird School of Global Management   1989 — 1990
MBA, International Management

Experience
Draupnir Fjárfestingarfélag ehf   2004 - Present
Skeljungur hf   January 2014 - Present
Sena ehf   February 2009 - Present
Glitnir   2005 - 2007
Olgerdin Egill Skallagrimsson   July 2001 - December 2004
The Coca-Cola Company   1990 - 2001

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Restructuring, Investment Banking, Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Development, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Investments, International Business, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, Mergers, Business Planning, Valuation

Jörgen Karlsson

Bern Area, Switzerland
CEO
Machinery

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   2013 — 2013
Executive Program Strategy and Organization

Thunderbird School of Global Management   1990 — 1991
MBA, International Business

Grand Canyon University   1986 — 1989
B.S:, Business Administration

Experience
Wifag Polytype Technologies AG   June 2014 - Present
Polytype Converting AG   September 2013 - December 2014
WIFAG Maschinenfabrik AG   April 2011 - May 2014
Solna Offset AB   February 2001 - April 2011
Ekpac Graphics LTD   December 2007 - March 2011
Perstorp Group   September 1998 - April 2001
Perstorp AB   January 1996 - August 1998
Perstorp Group   May 1994 - December 1995
Perstorp AB   January 1992 - April 1994
CMS Management Services   June 1991 - August 1991

Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Strategy, Account Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Management, Start-ups, Sales Management, Key Account Management, International Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Negotiation, B2B, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, International Business

Kapiamba Kalonji

Brussels Area, Belgium
Independent Telecommunications Professional
Telecommunications

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1991 — 1991

Karan Gupta

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Startup enthusiast | Entrepreneur | Author | Design Thinker | International Business Development
Internet

Education
Robert Gordon University   2015 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Digital Marketing

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing & Strategy, GPA: 3.6

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electronics & Communication, 75%

Experience
.....   March 2015 - Present
The Times Group   February 2013 - March 2015
Transcendent Financial Services (Start-up)   November 2011 - December 2012
Thunderbird School of Global Management   August 2009 - July 2011
Endeavor Global (High-impact entrepreneurship)   June 2010 - August 2010
WNS Global Services   January 2008 - June 2009
Evalueserve   March 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Management Consulting, International Business..., Market Research, Team Management, Marketing Strategy, International Business, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Strategic Brand..., Customer Engagement, Management, Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, Product Management, Change Management, Business Development, Start-ups, Employee Engagement, Business Planning, Pricing Strategy, Client Engagement, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Analytics, Product Marketing

Karen Arazim

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Senior outcomesdriven Corporate and Marketing Communications Leader
Financial Services

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1990 — 1991
MBA, International Management and Marketing

Wake Forest University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Communications

Experience
Financial Services   June 2015 - Present
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd   2009 - May 2015
SR Technics Group   2008 - 2009
UBS   2006 - 2008
KBA Marketing & Event Management   2002 - 2005
ING Bank Brussels Lambert Ltd   2000 - 2002
Reuters SA   1998 - 1999
ED&F Man Funds Division   August 1992 - August 1994

Skills
Internal Communications, Insurance, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Writing, Measurement, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategy, Change Management, Event Management, Risk Management, Business Development, Leadership, Strategic Communications

Karen Arazim

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Head of Communications bei Zurich Insurance
Insurance

Education
   1990 — 1991
MBA, International Management, Marketing

   1979 — 1983
BA, Communications

Experience
Zurich Insurance   2009 - Present
SR Technics   2008 - 2009
UBS   2006 - 2008
ING Bank Brussels Lambert Ltd.   2000 - 2002
Reuters   1998 - 1999

Karim Elfar

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director, Thornburg Global Advisors LLP at Thornburg Investment Management
Investment Management

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1998 — 2000
MIM

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Ashbury College   1987 — 1991

Experience
Thornburg Investment Management   May 2013 - Present
Swaen Capital   November 2014 - Present
Krossover Intelligence   August 2012 - Present
Copthall Partners   December 2014 - Present
Thornburg Investment Management   January 2011 - Present
Independent Advisor in Asset Management   September 2008 - Present
Real Estate Investor   December 2008 - Present
Globalist Capital Management   December 2010 - December 2011
Davis Advisors   March 2003 - April 2008
Davis Advisors   July 2001 - March 2003

Katarina Steere

Stockholm, Sweden
Solution Sales Professional at Microsoft AB
Information Technology and Services

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2001 — 2001
MBA courses

Chalmers tekniska högskola / Chalmers University of Technology   1992 — 1998
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering

Arkansas State University   1994 — 1995
Business Administration

Östraboskolan

Experience
Microsoft   November 2012 - Present
Steere Consulting   January 2011 - November 2012
FAST Search and Transfer AB / Microsoft   February 2006 - February 2009
SAP Sweden AB   September 2003 - January 2006
Ericsson   September 2000 - September 2003
Jaakko Pöyry Group   November 1997 - September 2000
AkzoNobel   June 1997 - October 1997

Skills
Strategy, Solution Selling, ERP

Kate Masschelein

Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior Director Specialty Marketing US at ETHICON INC
Medical Devices

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2001 — 2003
MBA, International Management

Experience
Ethicon, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Ethicon, Inc.   February 2014 - Present
Ethicon, Inc.   March 2012 - January 2014
ETHICON Products   August 2011 - March 2012
Johnson & Johnson   August 2010 - July 2011
Johnson & Johnson   June 2008 - July 2010
Johnson & Johnson   July 2007 - May 2008
Johnson & Johnson   July 2005 - June 2007
Johnson & Johnson   June 2003 - June 2005
Procter & Gamble   January 1998 - August 2000

Skills
Product Launch, Global Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Team Management, Market Development, Selling, Sales Management, Medical Devices, Pricing, Pharmaceutical Sales, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Sales Effectiveness, Commercialization, Sales, Capital Equipment

Katerina Dankova

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Brand Manager Lilly Diabetes Insulins at Eli Lilly and Company
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2009 — 2011
MBA, Global Management

University of Economics   2003 — 2009
Master's, Major: International Trade; International Economic Relations; Minor: Economic Journalism

Experience
Eli Lilly and Company   May 2014 - Present
Eli Lilly and Company   June 2013 - May 2014
Eli Lilly and Company   July 2011 - June 2013
Eli Lilly and Company   June 2010 - August 2010
DELL Inc   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Market Analysis, Sales, Market Research, Marketing Management, International Business, Brand Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, International Marketing, Strategy, German, English, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy

Katrin Pross

Berlin Area, Germany
ECommerce Consultant & Interims Manager
Internet

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2002 — 2004
MPA, Economic Development und Urban Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management   1999 — 1999
Exchange student, Marketing

European-University Viadrina   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Economics (Diplom-Kauffrau), Finance and Organization

Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Reims   1997 — 1998
Diplom d'ESC Reims, Finance and General Management

Experience
Freelancer   May 2015 - Present
Freelancer   September 2013 - Present
mirapodo/myToys GmbH   December 2012 - August 2013
mirapdo GmbH   September 2009 - November 2012
eBay GmbH   January 2007 - July 2009
eBay GmbH   January 2006 - December 2006
McKinsey & Company   February 2000 - December 2005

Skills
Analytics, User Experience, E-commerce, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, Online Advertising, Management, Strategic Partnerships, E-business, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Digital Strategy, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Management, Business Development

Katty Tilleman

Gent Area, Belgium
Senior Market and product pricing Manager at FederalMogul Corporation
Automotive

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1990 — 1991
Master's degree, International Management

European university Antwerp   1986 — 1989
Bachelor business Administration, Economics

Onze Lieve Vrouw Presentatie   1980 — 1986
Economics, Economics

Experience
Federal-Mogul Corporation   January 2013 - Present
Federal Mogul   March 2007 - December 2012
Federal Mogul   January 2004 - March 2007
Federal Mogul   February 1999 - December 2003
Federal Mogul   January 1995 - January 1999

Skills
SAP, Automotive, Automotive Aftermarket, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Logistics, Pricing Strategy, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Management, Kaizen, Change Management, Process Improvement

Kay Eilbert

London, United Kingdom
Director of Public Health at London Borough of Merton
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
The George Washington University   1997 — 2003
Doctor of Public Health, Public Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health   1995 — 1996
MPH, Public Health

Thunderbird School of Global Management   1976 — 1976
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Finance

Experience
London Borough of Merton   March 2013 - Present
NHS Waltham Forest   April 2009 - March 2013
NHS   August 2004 - April 2009

Skills
Policy Analysis, NGOs, Reproductive Health, Public Sector, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Capacity Building, International Health, Prevention, Leadership, Research Design, Community Development, Policy, Change Management, Organizational..., Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Public Health, Health Promotion, Strategy, Nonprofits

Ken Kaser

Aalborg Øst, Region Nordjylland, Denmark
Head of Global Blades at Siemens Wind Power
Oil & Energy

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1996 — 1997
MIM, International Management with Specialization in Finance

Georgia Institute of Technology   1988 — 1991
BME, ME with electives in Political Science, Acoustics, Composites, Architectural History and Design

Experience
Brookfield Renewable Energy Group   October 2013 - September 2014
Modular Wind Energy   June 2011 - July 2013
LM Wind Power   March 2010 - May 2011
LM Wind Power   September 2006 - February 2010
GE   August 2003 - September 2006
GE Energy   March 1998 - July 2003

Skills
SPC, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Aerospace, 5S, Strategy, Alternative Energy, Power Generation, Wind Turbines, Materials, Renewable Energy, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Leadership, FMEA, Wind, Composites, DMAIC, Project Planning, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Operational Excellence, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Quality System, Turbines, Energy, TQM, Engineering, Photovoltaics, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Program Management, Kaizen, Start-ups, Change Management, Six Sigma, Engineering Management, Management, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Assurance, Supply Management, Cleantech, Manufacturing..., Solar Energy, Sustainable Energy

Kerry Petty

Geneva Area, Switzerland
CEO & Cofounder at Squids Network
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Harvard Business School   2014 — 2014
Women Leadership Forum Executive Education

Thunderbird School of Global Management
MBA

Experience
Squids Network   January 2011 - Present
Saatchi & Saatchi Simko   2006 - 2010
Saatchi & Saatchi Simko   2007 - 2008
Ogilvy & Mather, London, UK   2000 - 2004
AMV BBDO   1993 - 2000

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Creative Strategy, Promotions, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Advertising, International Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Architecture, Mobile Marketing, Brand Development

Kevin Cowan

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Lecturer at TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Higher Education

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1997 — 1998
MBA

Delft University of Technology   1992 — 1994
MSc

The University of Texas at Austin   1987 — 1991
BSc

Experience
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)   September 2014 - Present
University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool van Amsterdam)   March 2008 - August 2014
DAM Capital   May 2007 - November 2007
Partnerships UK   February 2003 - February 2007
Ernst & Young   February 2001 - May 2002
PricewaterhouseCoopers   February 1999 - January 2001
University of Texas at Austin   January 1995 - January 1997

Skills
Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Project Management, Mathematica, Simulations, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Innovation Management, Management, Lecturing, Business Strategy, Coaching, German, Change Management, Creativity, Finance, Teaching, Mathematics, Business Development, English, International Business, Start-ups, Risk Management, Strategy, Sustainability, Investments, Personal Development, Astrodynamics, Program Management, Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Finance, Dynamics, Science, Venture Capital, Physics, Aerodynamics, Research, Interim Management, Aerospace, Leadership, Analysis, Dutch, Training

Kevin Lloyd

Munich Area, Germany
CEO at Educe Mobile
Telecommunications

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management
MBA

University of Alberta
Commerce

Experience
Educe Mobile   April 2015 - Present
Unify - formerly Siemens Enterprise Communications   March 2012 - March 2015
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications   May 2010 - February 2012
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications   January 2007 - May 2010
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications   October 2001 - December 2006
Ericsson Mobile Communications AB   October 1999 - October 2001
Ericsson, Inc   July 1999 - October 1999
Nokia Mobile Phones   1998 - 1999
Nokia Mobile Phones   1996 - 1998
Nokia Mobile Phones   1995 - 1996

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Strategy Development, Product Management, Mobile Communications, Key Account Management, Global Business..., Go-to-market Strategy, Mobile Devices, Account Management, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, Mobility Strategy, Mobile Enterprise, Mobile Solutions, International Business, Mobile Strategy, Business Strategy, B2B Marketing, Strategy, Management, Smartphones, Mobile Computing, Mobile Internet, Product Marketing, Managed Services, Mobile Device Management, Partner Management, Enterprise Mobility, Market Development, Solutions Marketing, Product Launch, Wireless Broadband, Wireless, Leadership, Business Alliances, Marketing, Mobile Telephony, Enterprise Software, B2B, Business Development, M2M, Cloud Computing, New Business Development, International Sales, Product Development, Telecommunications, EMEA, Unified Communications, Strategic Alliances, Solution Selling

Kimberly Myers Dennis

London, United Kingdom
Finance Transformation Consultant
Management Consulting

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1994 — 1996
MBA, International Management, Finance, Marketing

University of California, Los Angeles   1989 — 1993
B.A., English, Sociology, Business Minor

Glendale High School   1986 — 1989

Experience
Capgemini Consulting UK   May 2006 - Present
GE Aircraft Engine Services   June 2004 - April 2005
GE Capital TLS   September 2001 - May 2004
GE Capital TIP   October 2000 - August 2001
GE Corporate   June 1998 - October 2000
GEAE Engine Services   April 1997 - June 1998

Skills
Outsourcing, Change Management, Business Transformation, Finance Transformation, Mergers, Business Process..., Program Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Shared Services, Strategy, Acquisition Integration, Management, Forecasting

Kinga Daradics

Romania
CEO& Country Chairman at MOL Romania
Oil & Energy

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2013 — 2015
MOL LEAD Programme

The University of Sheffield   2005 — 2008
Executive MBA

Imre Mikó College for Advanced Studies   2001 — 2003

Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca   1999 — 2003
BACHELOR

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien   2001 — 2001
MBA SUMMER UNIVERSITY

Experience
MOL Romania   May 2011 - Present
MOL   January 2010 - May 2011
MOL   October 2007 - January 2010

Skills
Key Account Management, Strategic Leadership, Cross-platform..., Change Management, Project Management, Coaching, Petroleum, Operations Management, Performance Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Downstream Oil & Gas, Budgets, Start-ups, ERP, Management, Sales Management, Business Development, CRM, Business Strategy, SAP, Logistics, Contract Management, B2B, International Business, Leadership, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Team Leadership, Procurement, Team Management, English, Risk Management, Customer Service, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Retail, Product Development, People Development, Analysis, Energy, Forecasting, Business Process..., Business Planning, Project Planning, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Strategy

Kirk Samson

Saarbrücken Area, Germany
International Law Advisor at United States Air Forces in Europe / Air Forces Africa
Military

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2013 — 2015
Global MBA with Honors, International Business

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1995 — 1997
Juris Doctor, International Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1995
Master of Arts, Scandinavian Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts with Honors and Distinction, Scandinavian Studies

Experience
Samson Atlantic   February 2015 - Present
United States Air Force   September 2014 - Present
U.S. European Command   April 2009 - September 2014
U.S. Department of State   May 2003 - March 2009
U.S. Air Force   October 1998 - December 2002

Skills
Politics, International..., International..., International Business, National Security, International..., Defense, Public Diplomacy, Management, Strategic Alliances, International Relations, Public International Law, Leadership, German, International Law, Intermediate Italian, basic Dutch, Political Science, Italian, International Security, Government, Cross-cultural..., Foreign Policy, Norwegian, Czech, Military Operations, European Union, Interagency Coordination, Counterterrorism, Military, Policy, Diplomacy, French, Foreign Affairs, Political Risk Analysis, Program Management

Konrad Gruda

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Principal at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Management Consulting

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1997 — 1998
MIM/MBA

University of Economics in Poznań   1991 — 1995
Master's degree, Management

Experience
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants   September 2015 - Present
Real Estate Investment   April 2014 - August 2015
IBM   December 2011 - August 2014
Telekomunikacja Polska   January 2011 - July 2011
KG Consulting   May 2009 - December 2010
Deloitte   February 1999 - May 2009
Grudex   May 1991 - January 1999

Skills
Business Process, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Business Transformation, Project Portfolio..., Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Telecommunications, PMO, IT Strategy, Change Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Strategy, Team Management, Private Equity, Business Process..., Restructuring, Management Consulting, Analysis, Business Analysis

Kostas Theodorou

Greece

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Kristin Berg

London, United Kingdom
Director, Europe, Digital Shopper Marketing at CocaCola Enterprises
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1992 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing

Auburn University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Business

Experience
Coca-Cola Enterprises   June 2012 - Present
Wunderman   September 2009 - May 2012
Archibald Ingall Stretton   July 2008 - September 2009
Euro RSCG 4D (now Havas WW Digital)   February 2003 - July 2009
Circle.com (later became EuroRSCG 4D)   October 1998 - February 2003
COBA / Renaissance (now Adventis)   August 1995 - October 1998
EDS Management Consulting (Formerly Flater & Co)   February 1994 - July 1995

Skills
Advertising, Digital Media, Web Analytics, Digital Strategy, Brand Architecture, Direct Marketing, Content Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, User Experience, Creative Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Customer Insight, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Strategy, Brand Development

Ladislav Šimek

District Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic
President at AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE
Airlines/Aviation

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2004 — 2005
EMBA, International Management

University of Economics in Prague   1991 — 1996
Ing. (Master of Science), Accounting and Finance

Gymnázium v Ústí nad Labem, Jateční   1987 — 1991

Experience
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE   January 2009 - Present
Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech republic   June 2013 - Present
Confederation of the Czech Aviation Industry   June 2011 - Present
Technometra Radotín   October 2007 - December 2008
Kabelovna Decin   April 2007 - July 2007
Office Depot   April 2005 - March 2007
NEMAK Europe   March 2002 - February 2005
DRINKS UNION   June 1996 - March 2002

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Managerial Finance, Strategic Leadership, Project Management, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Business Development, Crisis Management, Mergers, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Leadership

Larry Dale Ursich

London, United Kingdom
Founder and Director at Priest Washington
Insurance

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1974 — 1975
Masters, International Mgmt (now known as Masters of Business Administration)

The University of Montana   1964 — 1967
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing and Accounting

Experience
Priest Washington   January 2011 - Present
CChargepass Limited   January 2010 - Present
Insurance4carhire Limited   August 2002 - October 2010

Skills
Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, Change Management, Team Leadership, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Car Rental, Finance, Product Development, E-commerce, Account Management, Strategic Partnerships, Risk Management, CRM, Start-ups, Budgets, Leadership, Strategy, Business Strategy, Negotiation, B2B, Pricing, Team Management, Sales Management, Business Analysis, Management, Insurance, Executive Management, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Marketing, New Business Development, Business Planning, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Management Consulting, Operations Management

Larry Hoo

Maastricht Area, Netherlands
Credit Risk Analyst and Control at SABIC
Chemicals

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2015 — 2015
Executive Certificate in Global Management, Credit Management, Academic

Alex van Groningen Netherlands
Financial Analysis

Credit Management Insitute BV
Credit Management and Collections

Johnson & Wales University
Hotel Management, Hospitality Administration/Management

ROC EINDHOVEN
PDB, Accounting and Finance

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Experience
SABIC   May 2005 - Present
Avnet Technology Solutions   January 2003 - January 2005
Philips   June 2001 - January 2003
Hyatt Regency   September 1995 - April 2001
Sonesta Hotels   February 1988 - September 1995

Skills
Financial Accounting, Baan ERP, Financial Risk, Treasury, Livelink, Consolidation, Credit Risk, SAP R/3, Credit Analysis, Monthly Close Process, SAP, Auditing, Analysis, MIS, Credit, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Credit Management, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cash Flow, Forecasting, Managerial Finance, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cash Management, IFRS, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance

Laurence F. Hopper

Bologna Area, Italy
CEO & Founder at DogRiver Media
Entertainment

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1993 — 1994
MIM, International Business & Marketing

Clark University   1982 — 1986
BA, Economics / Government Intl. Relations

ESCP Europe   1984 — 1985
none, French political system & politics

Experience
DogRiver Media   November 2014 - Present

Skills
Team Leadership, Multilingual, Entrepreneurship, French, Wholesale, Execution of Business..., Sports Marketing, International Business, Retail, Customer Relations, Brand Management, Budgets, Event Planning, Planning, Italian, Entertainment, Business Development, IPTV, Telecommunications, Budgeting, Channel, Sports, Joint Ventures, Video Production, Subscription Sales, Marketing Strategy, Decision Making, Licensing, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Advertising, English, Mobile Devices, Management, Corporate Governance, Product Marketing, Leadership, Project Planning, Television, Product Development, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Start-ups, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Managing Distribution..., Sales, Negotiation

Laurence Van der Sypt

Bruges Area, Belgium
Credit Controller at Advocatenkantoor Demeestere
Law Practice

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1990 — 1991

   1986 — 1990

Collège Saint-Pierre

Experience
Demeestere Advocatenkantoor   June 1998 - Present
Comauto NV   February 1994 - May 1998
American Standard   April 1992 - January 1994

Laurent Benichou

Paris Area, France
Director of Innovation & Foresight at AXA
Management Consulting

Education
HEC School of Management   1998 — 2002
Graduate degree, Marketing finance strategy management

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2001 — 2001
Exchange, Finance, entrepreneurship, negotiation

Experience
AXA   January 2015 - Present
AXA   June 2014 - Present
Chappuis Halder   2010 - May 2014
Think Lab   2010 - April 2014
Greenwich Consulting   2006 - 2010
WMI Consulting   2003 - 2006

Skills
Mobile Devices, Management Consulting, Networking, Analysis, Insurance, Telecommunications, Marketing Strategy, Fresh Ideas, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Planning

Laurent Mercier

Brussels Area, Belgium
Managing Partner Jablonka Maruani Mercier
Arts and Crafts

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1990 — 1991
MBA MIM, Master of International Management & MBA

European University   1987 — 1989
BBA, Business Administration

Experience
Westvlees   May 2014 - Present
JABLONKA MARUANI MERCIER Gallery   January 2014 - Present
the Foodmaker N.V.   December 2011 - August 2012
StarRetail   September 2010 - August 2012
Star Meal N.V.   April 2001 - August 2012
One Second International N.V.   January 2005 - December 2010
Frisk International N.V.   January 1993 - April 2001
Neuhaus N.V.   1998 - 1999

Skills
Team Management, Strategy, Food, Business Development, Sales, E-commerce, Entrepreneurship, P&L Management, Retail, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Market Research, Marketing, Consumer Products, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, International Sales, BtoB, Leadership, Business Planning, Product Development, Management, Sales Management, B2B, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, International Business, New Business Development, Start-ups, Market Analysis, FMCG, Product Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Partnerships, Market Planning, International Marketing, Strategic Planning

Leonardo D Di Napoli (1000+)

Novara Area, Italy
Section Head at ExxonMobil
Oil & Energy

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2014 — 2014
General Leadership Program, XOM Leadership Management (2nd Line Supervisors)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School   2010 — 2010
Enterprise Leadership Program, XOM Leadership Development (1st Line Supervisors)

Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'   1996 — 2001
Master of Science, MSc, Mechanical Engineering, 110/110 magna cum laude

Experience
ExxonMobil   May 2012 - Present
ExxonMobil   May 2009 - April 2012
ExxonMobil   November 2007 - April 2009
ExxonMobil   October 2006 - October 2007
ExxonMobil   April 2004 - September 2006
ExxonMobil   September 2002 - March 2004
Erg Spa   May 2002 - August 2002

Skills
Petrochemical, Operations Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Process Engineering, Interpersonal Skill, Refineries, Supply Chain..., Joint Ventures, Time Management, Upstream, Influence Others, Accounting, Process Safety, Risk Management, Management of Change, Onshore, Leadership skills, Supply & Transportation, Oil/Gas, SAP, Persuasion, Downstream Oil & Gas, Supply Analyst, Oil & Gas Industry, Energy Industry, Organisational..., Optimization, Leadership, Risk Assessment, Refinery, Presentation Skills, Section Head, Gas, Project Engineering, Leader, Technical Acumen, HAZOP, Business Acumen, People Management, Performance Improvement, Energy, Supply Management, Petroleum, Refining, Management, LNG, Financial Acumen, Performance Management, Supply

Linda Heffernan, MBA

Pyrford, Surrey, United Kingdom
EMEA Sales & Marketing Professional
Telecommunications

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1988 — 1988
Masters, International Marketing Management

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Marketing/Bus Adm

Experience
Openvale Consulting   2004 - 2008
Motorola Mobility   January 1996 - June 2003
Whirlpool Corporation   April 1989 - December 1995
Staples   September 1985 - December 1987

Skills
Product Development, Sales, Start-ups, SaaS, Marketing Management, Telecommunications, Publicity, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Durables, CRM, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Market Analysis, Consumer Products, Cross Cultural..., Competitive Analysis, Mobile Devices, B2B, GSM, Direct Sales, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, International Sales, Strategy, Product Marketing, Media Planning, Product Management, Go-to-market Strategy

Lisa Baxter

Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom
Planning Advisor, Global Planning at ExxonMobil
Oil & Energy

Education
Heriot-Watt University

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Uddingston grammar school

Experience
ExxonMobil   November 2012 - Present
ExxonMobil   February 2010 - November 2012
ExxonMobil   June 2007 - March 2010
ExxonMobil   June 2005 - July 2007
ExxonMobil   July 2004 - June 2005
ExxonMobil   June 2002 - June 2004
ExxonMobil   June 2000 - June 2002
Mobil Oil   June 1997 - June 2000
Lloyd's Register of Shipping   December 1995 - March 1997
SC Johnson   October 1993 - November 1995

Skills
Negotiation, Change Management, Project Management, Sales, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Sales Operations, Business Development, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Marketing, Petroleum, Strategy, Energy

Liz Harrell

Ireland
Strategic Marketing Consultant
Consumer Services

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management
MBA

University of Colorado at Boulder
BA Cum Laude

Experience
Responsys   June 2011 - November 2013
Urban Scram   November 2011 - May 2012
Adobe Systems   September 2009 - April 2011
Mastercard International   April 2003 - February 2006
Travelocity   February 2001 - March 2003
Netcentives   March 2000 - October 2000
Netcentives   December 1998 - March 2000
Citigroup   June 1994 - December 1998

Skills
CRM, Marketing Strategy, SaaS, Strategic Consulting, Loyalty Marketing, Strategic Planning, Interactive Marketing, Marketing, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Financial Services, Leisure Travel

Lloyd Diamond

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
CEO at Bonesupport AB
Medical Devices

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1991 — 1992
MBA, International Finance

Experience
Bone Support AB   January 2012 - Present
Lumenis   November 2009 - December 2011
Lumenis   April 2007 - November 2009
Laserscope   June 2005 - December 2006
Kyphon   2004 - 2005
ConMed Linvatec   2002 - 2004

Skills
Global Marketing, Capital Equipment, Product Launch, International Sales, Strategic Planning, Sales Effectiveness, Healthcare, Market Development, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, P, Medical Devices, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Disposables, Go-to-market Strategy, Market Analysis, Orthopedic, Life Sciences, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Orthopedics, FDA, Surgery, Commercialization, Leadership, Sales Operations, Strategy, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management

Lluis Soler Masferrer

Barcelona Area, Spain
Quadis
Automotive

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1997 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

ESADE Business School   1992 — 1997
Lic. & MBA

Escola Thau   1976 — 1991

Experience
Quadis   October 2013 - Present
Quadis   2010 - Present
Quadis   2009 - Present
Quadis   2004 - Present
Quadis   2003 - 2004
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants   2000 - 2002
SEAT,SA   1998 - 1999

Lora Baker

Portugal
U.S. Embassy Lisbon
Government Relations

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1997 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Experience
American Embassy Lisbon   August 2014 - Present
US Consulate Dusseldorf   July 2011 - July 2014
U.S. Consulate Guadalajara   June 2007 - February 2010
U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires   June 2004 - May 2007

Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis, Government, Public Policy, Policy

Lorenzo Greco

Rome Area, Italy
Information Services

Education
IMD Business School   2007 — 2007

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2006 — 2006
Certificate, Leadership

London Business School   2005 — 2005
Certificate, Corporate Strategy

Sapienza Università di Roma   1992 — 1996
Master of Science, Economics

Liceo Aristotele   1986 — 1991
Diploma, Maturità

Experience
HP Enterprise Services   November 2013 - Present
HP Enterprise Services   November 2009 - October 2013
EDS Italy   January 2007 - November 2009
EDS Italy   January 2004 - December 2006
EDS Italy   January 2003 - December 2003
EDS Italy   January 2002 - December 2002
EDS Italy   August 1997 - December 2001
Arma dei Carabinieri   August 1996 - August 1997

Skills
Pre-sales, Marketing, PMO, Solution Selling, Leadership, Telecommunications, Sales Operations, Business Process, Program management, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Management, Strategy, Project Planning, Market Analysis, Cloud computing, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Business Strategy, Outsourcing, CRM, IT Outsourcing, Sales, Account Management, Cloud Computing, Business development, Business Intelligence, Business Development, Team Leadership, Budgets, Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, SaaS, Sales Management, IT Strategy, Management

Lori Palmer

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Developing technical professionals into trusted advisors
Human Resources

Education
The Coaches Training Institute   2013 — 2014
CPCC Certified CoActive Professional Certified Coach, Coaching

CTI Co-Active Coaching   2012 — 2013

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2002 — 2002
Executive Education Program, Leadership in the Global Enterprise, Corporate Learning Program

University of Detroit Mercy   1994 — 1996
MA, Industrial / Organizational Psychology

Oakland University   1990 — 1994
BA, Psychology

Experience
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd   August 2014 - Present
Lori Palmer Consulting   August 2013 - Present
Zurich Insurance   March 2012 - July 2014
The Global Fund   2009 - 2011
General Motors   January 2008 - October 2009
General Motors Powertrain Europe   May 2005 - December 2007
Fiat-GM Powertrain   May 2003 - May 2005
General Motors   June 1996 - May 2003
General Motors   September 1995 - April 1996

Skills
Training Delivery, Workshop Facilitation, Business Planning, Succession Planning, Executive Coaching, Business Coaching, Employee Relations, Coaching Leaders, Onboarding, HR Transformation, Executive Development, Talent Acquisition, Training, Career Counseling, Organizational Design, Employee Training, Strategic Planning, Management, Working Abroad, 360 Feedback, Performance Improvement, Life Transitions, Human Resources, Coaching, Organizational..., Recruiting, Career Development, Personnel Management, Talent Management, Organizational..., Staff Development, Workforce Planning, Management Development, MBTI, Performance Management, HR Consulting, Change Management, Strategy, HR Policies, Culture Change, Emotional Intelligence, Employer Branding, Employee Engagement, Career Management, Start-ups, Leadership Development, Psychometrics

Louis Maresca

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Senior Legal Adviser at International Committee of the Red Cross
International Affairs

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2012 — 2012
Executive Certificate, Social and Voluntary Sector Leadership

Leiden University   1994 — 1995
LLM, Public International Law

The University of Connecticut School of Law   1991 — 1994
JD, Law

Southern Connecticut State University   1985 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Experience
International Committee of the Red Cross   November 1995 - Present
Office of the Federal Magistrate   January 1994 - June 1994
Branford Police Dept   October 1986 - August 1992

Skills
Public International Law, Civil Society, International Relations, Humanitarian, Diplomacy, International..., International Law, NGOs, International Human..., International..., Government, International..., Policy, Legal Advice, Human Rights, Refugee Law, Capacity Building, International Criminal...

Lu Ann Williams

Nijmegen Area, Netherlands
Director of Innovation at Innova Market Insights BV
Market Research

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Experience
Innova Market Insights BV   June 1994 - Present

Skills
Quantitative Research, Product Development, FMCG, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Consumer Insight, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Innovation Management, Food Industry, Management, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Ingredients, Business Strategy, Product Innovation, Marketing Research, New Business Development

Lucia Hua Xu

Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Relationship Manager
Financial Services

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1998 — 2000
MBA, International Management

Beijing Union University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Economics, Hotel Management

The Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University

Experience
Cultural Media Enterprise Ltd. - Southampton, U.K.   September 2010 - Present
HSBC - London, U.K.   April 2009 - May 2010
HSBC - Southampton, U.K.   September 2008 - March 2009
HSBC - Southampton, U.K.   February 2004 - September 2008
AMEC - Crawley, U.K.   October 2002 - October 2003
Applied Materials - Santa Clara, California, U.S.A.   July 2000 - March 2001
Basler Electric - Wasselonne, France   June 1999 - August 1999
Procter & Gamble - Tianjin, China   February 1996 - August 1998
Sino-Japanese Industry & Trading Corp. - Beijing, China   May 1995 - January 1996
Great Wall Sheraton Hotel - Beijing, China   June 1994 - April 1995

Skills
Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Finance, Business Development, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Project Planning, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy

Lucia Mendez del Rio Cabra

Madrid Area, Spain
MA Global Affairs and Management recent graduate seeking a full time position in sustainable development.
Financial Services

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Global Affairs and Management

Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen   2009 — 2010

Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros   2005 — 2010
Administracion y Dirección de empresas, Finanzas

Experience
Thunderbird School of Global Management   August 2012 - Present
BBVA Panama   July 2013 - August 2013
Banco de las Microfinanzas - Bancamia S.A.   July 2012 - August 2012
Fundacion BBVA Continental   May 2011 - June 2011
CAJA NUESTRA GENTE   September 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Project Management, Global Affairs, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, International Business, Business Strategy, Spanish

Luis Alba

Madrid Area, Spain
Sales Manager Southern Europe at inSided
Computer Software

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1998 — 1999
International MBA, Business

University of Colorado Boulder   1991 — 1996
BA, Kinesiology

Southfield   1987 — 1991
High School, Valedictorian

Experience
inSided   September 2015 - Present
El Arte de Presentar   March 2015 - August 2015
EF Education First   February 2014 - July 2014
GlobalEnglish, a Pearson PLC company   May 2007 - November 2013
International House Madrid   October 2003 - April 2007
Spirit Dance Entertainment   October 2002 - September 2003
United Talent Agency   October 1999 - February 2001

Skills
English, Sales, International Sales, Microsoft Office, Sales Process, Writing, Spanish, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Computing, New Business Development, Lead Generation, International Business, Web 2.0, E-Learning, Selling, Account Management, Problem Solving, Consultative Selling, Enterprise Software, Social Networking, E-learning, Excel, Microsoft Excel, SaaS, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Negotiation, Solution Selling, Teaching, Team Management

Luis Verde

Madrid Area, Spain
CEO at SPES VIRIDIS, S.L.
Building Materials

Education
Universidad Simón Bolívar
Magister Scientiarum, Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business   2003 — 2003
Certificate, CEMEX International Management Programme

Stanford University Graduate School of Business   2003 — 2003
Certificate, CEMEX International Management Programme

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2003 — 2003
Certificate, CEMEX International Management Programme

Wharton School of Business   2003 — 2003
Certificate, CEMEX International Management Programme

Universidad Simón Bolívar
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Enginner

Experience
SPES VIRIDIS, S.L.   December 2011 - Present
Dangote Inustries LTD   June 2012 - March 2014
CEMEX   October 2008 - October 2011
CEMEX   June 2007 - October 2008
CEMEX   September 2005 - June 2007
CEMEX   February 2002 - September 2005
CEMEX   May 1996 - February 2002
Cemex Venezuela, S.A.C.A   April 1994 - May 1996
Venezolana de Cementos, SACA   November 1991 - April 1994

Skills
Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Factory, Product Development, Process Improvement, Due Diligence, Engineering, Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Operational Excellence, International Business, Renewable Energy, Procurement, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Cement, Executive Management, Forecasting, Alternative Fuels, Maintenance Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Integration, Strategic Leadership, Negotiation, Project Planning, Process Optimization, Merger and Acquisition, Cost Control, Continuous Improvement, Business Planning, Change Management, Process Engineering, Business Strategy, Analysis, Supply Chain, Team Building, Strategy, Budgets, Mergers

Lyndon Wilhelms

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Senior Consultant bei xmarkets GmbH
Investment Management

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1986 — 1986
MBA, International Management

Bradley University   1981 — 1985
BS & BA, International Studies + Business Administration / Deutsch + Französisch

Wartburg College   1980 — 1981

Experience
x-markets GmbH   March 2012 - Present
Sal. Oppenheim   January 2004 - December 2011
DZ Bank   January 1995 - December 2003
DZ Bank   April 1991 - December 1994

Skills
Business Analyst, Collateral Management, Management Consulting, Derivatives, ISDA negotiations, Financial Markets, Collateral, Capital Markets, Consulting, Investment Banking, Team Leadership

MARIANO Costa

London, United Kingdom
Energy Executive
Renewables & Environment

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1999 — 2000
MBA, International Business Development

Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business   1998 — 1999
MBA, Supply Chain

Arizona State University   1996 — 1998
MSEE, Fiber Optics

Universidad Católica de Córdoba   1988 — 1993
Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Power Systems

IE (Instituto de Empresa)

Experience
Lightsource Renewable Energy Limited   February 2014 - October 2014
OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services   February 2002 - February 2014
Renewable Resources Ltd (acquired by Lightsource)   January 2013 - January 2014
SunPower Corporation   November 2011 - January 2013
Solyndra   March 2009 - October 2011
Avnet Technology Solutions   June 2007 - January 2009
Avnet Technology Solutions   August 2006 - May 2007
Avnet Technology Solutions   January 2005 - July 2006
Avnet Technology Solutions   March 2003 - December 2004
Avnet Electronics   May 2000 - February 2003

Skills
Photovoltaics, International Business, Start-up Operations, Sales Management, Selling, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Training, Strategic Partnerships, Television Production, Strategic Planning, Sales, Energy, Leadership, Solution Selling, Management, Operations Management, Key Account Management, Strategy, International Sales, Renewable Energy, Video Production, Channel Partners, Marketing, P&L Management, Product Marketing, Solar Energy, Product Management, Project Management, Sales Process, New Business Development, Start-ups, Business Development, International Business..., Negotiation, Broadcast Venue..., Channel Management, Contract Negotiation, Venue Management, Integration, Market Analysis, Business Planning

Madara Apsalone

Latvia
MBA, Global Business and International Affairs
International Affairs

Education
Latvijas Universitate   2008 — 2011
MS, International Business and Economics

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2010 — 2010
MBA, Global Management (with distinction) - #1"Best in International Business" MBA by Financial Times '10

EM Strasbourg Business School   2009 — 2009
Summer university, European Business, European Studies

San Jose State University   2008 — 2008
ISEP exchange, Business Administration

Latvijas Universitate   2004 — 2008
BS, Management, International Economic Relations

Copenhagen Business School   2006 — 2006
Erasmus Exchange, Management, Cross-cultural Communications

Riga State Gymnasium No.1   1998 — 2004
secondary school, mathematics, IT

Experience
Ministry of Culture, Latvia   February 2014 - Present
Erasmus Student Network (ESN)   July 2007 - July 2014
Ministry of Finance of Latvia   November 2011 - February 2014
European Commission   October 2013 - December 2013
Mayu   December 2010 - May 2011
Adaptive Technologies, Inc.   September 2010 - December 2010
Investment and Development Agency of Latvia   August 2005 - January 2008

Skills
Market Research, Corporate Social..., Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International Sales, Finance, Strategic Thinking, International Trade, Strategic Communications, Analysis, Business Planning, Global Perspective, Non-profits, International Project..., European Integration, Entrepreneurship, International Economics, Intercultural..., Social Media, Analytical Skills, International Education, Cross-cultural Teams, International Business, Management Consulting, Cross-cultural..., Social Networking, International Marketing, Strategic Planning, Time Management, International Relations, Economics, Strategy, Management, Business Strategy, European Union, International..., Leadership, Teamwork, Market Analysis

Manel Zouari

Paris Area, France
Management Consulting

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2008 — 2008
Exchange Student

ESSEC - ESSEC Business School   2007 — 2008
Master's degree

Université du 7 novembre à Carthage   2001 — 2007
Engineer's degree

Marc Asare

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Marcusdot Consult Ltd
Architecture & Planning

Education
UC Berkeley
Interior Design

University of Miami School of Architecture
Certificate, Principles and Practice of New Urbanism

Thunderbird School of Global Management
Certificate, Global Oil & Gas Management

VIA University, Horsens, Denmark   2004 — 2008
BATCoM, Constructing Architect

LDA, London, England
Foundation Certificate, Urban Design

Brighton Permaculture Trust, Brighton, England
Green Roof Design and Construction

Envex, Reading, England
Certificate, Management of Risk and Uncertainty

KNUST (ITE), Kumasi, Ghana   1998 — 2000
Associate's degree, Architectural Draughtsmanship

Experience
Marcusdot Consult Ltd   August 2011 - Present
thelenarchitekten   May 2007 - July 2010
ISS A/S &   September 2004 - February 2009
Marcusdot Ventures   February 2000 - July 2004

Skills
Site Planning, Architectural Drawings, SketchUp, Residential Design, Architecture, Green Building, Construction Management, Urban Design, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Design Research, Sustainable Architecture, Urbanism, Architectural Design, Rendering, AutoCAD, Residential Homes, 3D visualization, Construction Drawings, Construction, Sustainable Design

Marc De Cock

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Gedelegeerd bestuurder Anthonis Verzekeringen NV
Insurance

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1992 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Universiteit Antwerpen   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics

Experience
Anthonis Verzekeringen NV   February 2014 - Present
Segurax BVBA   March 2013 - Present
AG Insurance   September 2001 - April 2013
FEDERALE Assurance-Verzekering   May 1996 - August 2001
goudengids.be   September 1994 - April 1996

Skills
Management, Underwriting, Sales Management, New Business Development, Insurance, Health Insurance, Account Management, Commercial Insurance, Business Analysis, Team Management, Negotiation, Life Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Change Management, Insurance Brokerage, Brokers, Coaching, B2B, General Insurance

Marc Low

London, United Kingdom
SVP International Consumer Products at NBC Universal
Consumer Goods

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1991 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing & Management

Pomona College   1984 — 1988
BA, International relations

Experience
NBC Universal   March 2015 - Present
The Walt Disney Company   February 2011 - January 2014
The Walt Disney Company   January 2010 - February 2011
Walt Disney Co   June 2005 - December 2009
The Walt Disney Company   September 2002 - June 2005
Nike France   2000 - 2002
Nike EMEA   1997 - 2000
Russell Athletic   1992 - 1997

Skills
Licensing, International Marketing, Retail Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Public Relations, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Marketing Management, Creative Direction, Footwear, International Business, Integrated Marketing, Relationship Management, Brand Licensing, Product Development, Leadership, Consumer Products, Strategy, Apparel, Brand Management, Fashion, E-commerce, Management, Brand Architecture, Customer Insight, Strategic Partnerships, Advertising, Retail, Brand management, Marketing Communications, Marketing

Marc Will

Munich Area, Germany
Vice President, Transformation Manager Europe, Middle East and Africa at DHL Global Forwarding
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2001 — 2002
MBA, International Management, Top 2%

Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)   1997 — 2004
Diploma, International Management, Top 2%

Experience
DHL Global Forwarding   July 2014 - Present
DHL Global Forwarding   April 2014 - Present
Bain & Company   January 2014 - April 2014
Bain & Company   April 2011 - December 2013
Bain & Company   April 2011 - November 2011
Bain & Company   December 2003 - March 2011
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants   March 2003 - May 2003
A.T. Kearney   April 2001 - July 2001
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants   July 2000 - October 2000

Skills
Operational performance..., Organizational..., Management, Strategic Consulting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Leadership, Organizational..., Corporate and business..., Performance Improvement, Management Consulting

Marcel Noordman

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Strategic Program Driver at Ericsson
Telecommunications

Education
Harvard Extension School   2011 — 2014
Master of Liberal Arts (M.A.), Sustainability and Environmental Management

Duke University   2006 — 2006
Cetrificate, Leadership

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2000 — 2000
Cetrificate, Telecom management

University of Twente   1988 — 1992
Masters, Industrial Engineering

Hogeschool Haarlem   1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Experience
Ericsson   January 2015 - Present
Ericsson   January 2014 - December 2014
Ericsson Chile S.A.   July 2011 - December 2013
Ericsson Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd.   October 2008 - July 2011
Ericsson Business Review   January 2006 - August 2010
Ericsson Business Consulting   January 2007 - September 2008
Ericsson Business Consulting   August 2006 - December 2006
Ericsson Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd.   April 2005 - July 2006
Ericsson Telecommunicatie BV   April 1998 - April 2005
IHC Holland   January 1995 - March 1998

Skills
Outsourcing, Thought Leadership, Business Case Modelling, Telecommunications..., Telecommunications..., VAS, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Team Leadership, Mobile Devices, Product Management, Business Case, Management Consulting, Organizational..., Pre-sales, Operations Management, Business Transformation, Consulting, Corporate Social..., Strategic Planning, Change Management, Organizational Maturity, Life Cycle Assessment, Project Planning, Go-to-market Strategy, Virtual Teams, Carbon Accounting, Business Systems..., Operational Excellence, Business Strategy

Marco Antonio Cecchinato

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Global Sales and Operations Leader
Oil & Energy

Education
Oxford Brookes University   1989 — 1992
1st, Computer Science & Microelectronics Systems

INSEAD
Manager Program

Thunderbird School of Global Management
Advanced Leadership Framework Diploma

Experience
ExxonMobil   January 2012 - Present
ExxonMobil   January 2009 - December 2011
ExxonMobil   September 2006 - January 2009
ExxonMobil   September 2004 - January 2009
ExxonMobil   September 2004 - August 2006
ExxonMobil   December 2002 - August 2004
Jet-A.Com   June 2001 - November 2002
ExxonMobil   June 1999 - May 2001
ExxonMobil   May 1994 - May 1999
Information Systems Networks   July 1992 - April 1994

Skills
Business, Spend Management, Management, Change Management, SAP, Business Process..., Project Management, Operations, Environmental Health &..., Process Reengineering, Cross-functional Team..., Cost Reduction, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Supply Chain..., People Leadership,..., Process Re-engineering, Systems & Technology, Leadership, Supply Chain

Marco Cuttin

Reading, United Kingdom
Telecom Consultant & Studio Manager
Telecommunications

Education
New Directions - Reading Borrough   2011 — 2011
PTLLS - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Education - Adult, Completed

City University London   2010 — 2010
New Product Development Program

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2006 — 2006
Executive, Business Development Program

Columbia University - Columbia Business School   2001 — 2001
Executive, Marketing Management Program

IESA - Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración   1996 — 1996
Executive, Telecomunications Management

Universidad Simón Bolívar   1990 — 1994
Master, Electronic Engineering

Universidad Simón Bolívar   1982 — 1989
Bachelor, Electronic Engineering

Experience
London Photographic Workshops   October 2013 - Present
Contractor   February 2009 - Present
Colegio Internacional de Caracas   2008 - 2010
Alcatel-Lucent   April 2007 - January 2009
Lucent Technologies   January 2006 - April 2007
Nokia   July 2005 - December 2005
Verizon Venezuela   September 2001 - June 2005
Nokia   June 1999 - August 2001
Lucent Technologies   July 1994 - June 1999
Infotrol   August 1989 - July 1994

Skills
Project Planning, Telecommunications, Event Management, Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Knowledge Transfer, Business Development, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Latin America, Mobile Devices, Product Marketing, Pre-sales, Wireless, Business Insights, Market Analysis, Marketing, Key Account Management, Program Management, Sales Operations, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Solution Selling

Marco Thoma

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Group Compensation Specialist at Richemont
Management Consulting

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Finance

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2008 — 2010
MBA, Global Management; Global Finance

Berufsakademie Mosbach   2006 — 2007
Betriebswirt and B.A. (Honors), International Business and Marketing

Northern Arizona University   2002 — 2006
B.S, Business Administration; Finance

Experience
Richemont   June 2014 - Present
Hay Group   September 2011 - August 2013
MTV Networks   June 2009 - August 2009
Gameforge Productions GmbH   December 2007 - August 2008
O&R Corporate Finance   April 2007 - October 2007
Global Cellular Rental   August 2004 - April 2006

Skills
Global Compensation, Job Evaluation, Corporate Finance, Market Research, Analysis, Salary Review, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Business Strategy, Hay Job Evaluation, Compensation..., Competitive Analysis, Valuation, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Management, International Business, Management Consulting, Compensation Strategies, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Compensation & Benefits, Strategy, Project Management

Marcus Ley

Germany
AVP Corporate Accounts EMEA at Ecolab
Chemicals

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1996 — 1997
Master of Business Administration / Master of International Management, International Business & Marketing

Harvard University   1992 — 1993
Graduate Business Administration Program, International Business & Marketing

Schiller International University, Paris   1990 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business & Marketing

Schiller International University, Heidelberg   1989 — 1990
Associate Bachelor of Business Administration (ABA), International Business & Marketing

Institut Rosenberg, St. Gallen   1985 — 1988
Highschool Diploma

Experience
Ecolab   January 2012 - Present
Ecolab   2008 - 2011
Ecolab   2002 - 2007
Henkel   1998 - 2001
Barclays   1994 - 1994

Marcus Ley

Germany
AVP Corporate Accounts bei Ecolab

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1996 — 1997
Master of Business Administration / Master of International Management, International Business & Marketing

Harvard Graduate School   1992 — 1993
Graduate Business Administration Program, International Business & Marketing

Schiller International University, Paris   1990 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business & Marketing

Schiller International University, Heidelberg   1989 — 1990
Associate Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business & Marketing

Institut Rosenberg, St. Gallen   1985 — 1988
Highschool Diploma

Experience
Ecolab   January 2012 - Present
Ecolab   2008 - 2011
Ecolab   2002 - 2007
Henkel Corporation   1998 - 2001
Barclays   1994 - 1994

Maria J Sala

Barcelona Area, Spain
Senior Global Director AZBarcelona
Pharmaceuticals

Education
IE Business School   2008 — 2009
Executive Management, Global Leadership Program

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2007 — 2008
MBA, International/Global Studies

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth   1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (BS), Major in International Marketing

Experience
AstraZeneca   November 2014 - Present
Almirall   June 2014 - November 2014
Almirall   September 2011 - June 2014
Almirall   June 2002 - September 2011
Pierre Fabre Medicament   1997 - 2002
sanofi-aventis   1992 - 1993
Merck Sharp & Dohme   1989 - 1991
Merck   1987 - 1989

Skills
Global Alliance..., Strategic Portfolio..., Market Research, Product Launch, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Global Marketing, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cross-functional Team..., International Marketing, Market Analysis, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Biotechnology, Market Access Strategy

Maria Laine

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Director, Northern Europe at The Boeing Company
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1992 — 1993
MBA, International Business

University of California, Santa Barbara   1986 — 1989
B.A., Political Science/International Relations

Experience
The Boeing Company   May 2014 - Present
The Boeing Company   January 2011 - May 2014
Boeing   August 2009 - January 2011
The Boeing Company   June 2006 - August 2009
The Boeing Company   October 1997 - June 2006
The Boeing Company   July 1993 - October 1997
U.S. Embassy Helsinki   June 1992 - December 1992
Pacific InterTrade Corporation   January 1990 - December 1991
U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration   1989 - 1989

Skills
Military, Leadership, Business Development, Global Business..., Government, Aerospace, Project Portfolio..., Strategy, Airlines, Aircraft, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Aviation, International Business, Management, Government Contracting, Program Management, Business Strategy, Supply Management, New Business Development, Proposal Writing, Integration, Strategic Planning, Analysis, National Security, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Project Management, Change Management, Supply Chain, Project Planning, Logistics, Team Building, Contract Management, Aviation, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., International Business..., Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Management Consulting, Defense

Maria Miguel Leitão

Porto Area, Portugal
Global Credit Manager at H. B. Fuller
Chemicals

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2012 — 2012
Certified Global Credit Executive (CGCE)

Thunderbird School of Global Management   2011 — 2012
Registered Global Credit Professional (RGCP)

FCIB - Finance Credit International Business   2010 — 2010
Certified International Credit Professionals (CICPs), International Credit and Risk Management

Universidade do Porto   1991 — 1996
Management

Escola Secundária Carolina Michäelis   1987 — 1991
High School, Economics

Experience
H.B. Fuller   April 2015 - Present
HB Fuller   July 2009 - March 2015
O.C.P. Portugal - Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.   March 1997 - July 2009

Skills
Team Leadership, Financial Reporting, Risk Assessment, Credit Risk, Accounting, Internal Audit, Managerial Finance, Negotiation, Credit, Financial Accounting, Team Management, Business Planning, Forecasting, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ERP

Marianne Brandt Domec

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Owner, Un Petit Mot
Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1985 — 1985

Texas A&M University   1979 — 1983
bba, business

Experience
Un Petit Mot   1999 - Present
Yves Saint Laurent   1989 - 1998
Yves Saint Laurent Parfums   1989 - 1997

Skills
Luxury Goods

Marie de Lattre - Gasquet

Paris Area, France
Senior Foresight Scientist chez CGIAR Consortium
Think Tanks

Education
IHEST   2005 — 2011
Auditeur, Sciences et Sociétés

Université Paris X Nanterre   1986 — 1990
Doctorat, Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management   1982 — 1982
MBA, International Business

EPSCI - Ecole des praticiens du commerce international   1979 — 1981
1981, Commerce international

Experience
CGIAR Consortium   September 2013 - Present
CIRAD   January 2012 - Present
CIRAD   January 2008 - September 2013
Agence nationale de la recherche   September 2006 - December 2011
IAASTD   November 2005 - November 2007
CIRAD   November 2002 - March 2006
CIRAD   1996 - November 2002
OST - Observatoire des sciences et des techniques   2000 - 2001
CIRAD   1990 - 1995
ISNAR (CGIAR)   1983 - 1985

Skills
Stratégie, Science, Développement..., Relations..., Politique publique, Recherche, Gestion de projet, Analyse des politiques, Développement durable, Foresight

Marisa Ruiz Salinas

Valencia Area, Spain
CoFounder at SIS Tours
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1995 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Marketing and Management

ICADE-ICAI   1990 — 1995
Licentiate degree, Business Administration and Economics

Colegio Calasancio

Colegio Calasancio

H.H Maristas

H.H Maristas

H.H Maristas

H.H Maristas

Experience
SIS Tours   January 2014 - Present
Resultalia, SL   January 2011 - December 2013
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson   March 2006 - June 2008
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson   January 2004 - February 2006
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson   November 2001 - February 2006
Janssen-Cilag   September 1999 - October 2001
Janssen-Cilag   February 1999 - August 1999
Janssen-Cilag   July 1998 - January 1999
Merck   January 1997 - July 1997

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Marketing and Management, Customer Insight, Product Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, CRM, Management, Business Planning, Strategy, Strategic Thinking and..., Creative Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Product Development, Assuring Adequate..., Marketing Strategy, Organisation, Planning..., Strategic Brand..., Sales Growth, Segmentation, Judgment and Decision..., Product Launch, Start-ups, Establishing Fashion..., Trends Forecasting, P&L Performance, Marketing, Business Strategy

Mark Chavez

District Prague-West, Czech Republic
Founder at Decapoda s.r.o.
Information Technology and Services

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2003 — 2005
MBA, International Management

University of Arizona   1989 — 1992
BSBA, Management Information Systems

Experience
Decapoda s.r.o.   April 2015 - Present
Rockaway   February 2015 - March 2015
AVG Technologies   July 2013 - February 2015
AVG Technologies   June 2012 - July 2013
Honeywell Process Solutions   June 2008 - October 2010
Honeywell Process Solutions   June 2006 - June 2008
Honeywell Process Solutions   June 2004 - June 2006
Honeywell   March 2002 - June 2004
Honeywell   January 2001 - March 2002
Honeywell   December 1999 - December 2001

Skills
Business Development, Change Management, PMO, Business Analysis, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Web Content Management, Consulting, Process Improvement, Market Research, Integration, Operational Efficiency, Training, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Business Process, Management Consulting, JIRA, Business Process..., Product Lifecycle..., Agile Methodologies, Concur, Program Management, SAP ERP, Negotiation, Confluence, Oracle Applications, Hybris, Leadership, International Business, Project Management, Analysis, Business Strategy, E-commerce, Management, SharePoint, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Strategy Development, Google Analytics, Governance, Business Planning, Testing, Start-ups, Team Leadership, User Experience, Responsive Web Design, Entrepreneurship, Six Sigma

Mark Garstka

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Head of Brand/Buying at C&A Europe Ladies Division
Retail

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1990 — 1992
MBA, Global Marketing & General Management

University of Central Florida   1980 — 1985
B.A., Finance

Experience
C&A   February 2015 - Present
Avon   January 2012 - January 2015
adidas group   May 2010 - January 2012
UPIM   May 2009 - April 2010
Puma   June 2008 - May 2009
Levi Strauss & Co.   May 2006 - June 2008
Levi Strauss & Co.   January 2003 - May 2006
Nike   June 2001 - January 2003
Nike   January 1999 - June 2001
Nike   January 1997 - December 1998

Skills
Leadership, International Business, Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Brand Management, Retail, Sportswear, Strategy, Multimedia Marketing..., Textiles, Styling, Category Management, Luxury Goods, People Skills, Apparel, Shoes, Brand Development, Footwear, Product Marketing, Brand Developement, Global Sourcing, Forecasting, Business Acumen, Fashion, Accessories, Trend, Management, Wholesale, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Pricing, Trend Analysis

Mark Major

Girona, Spain
Urban Mobility Expert
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1993 — 1994
MBA

Oxford Brookes University   1985 — 1989
BENG

Experience
Independent   July 2015 - Present
Chinese Academy of Transport Science   2005 - Present
European Commission   July 1999 - June 2015
City of Nottingham   1996 - 1999
HR Wallingford   1992 - 1993

Skills
NGOs, Public Policy, Analysis, Energy, Transportation Planning, Logistics, Sustainable Development, Government, Program Evaluation, Climate Change Policy, Negotiation, French, International..., Sustainability, European Union, Environmental Policy, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Economics, English, Project Management, Urban Transport, Climate Change, Transportation Policy, Policy Analysis, European Affairs, Energy Policy, International Relations, Transportation, Spanish, Research, Capacity Building, Politics, International Project..., Project Evaluation, Urban, Mobility Management

Mark Oldcorn

London, United Kingdom
Partner at BlueCompass Management Partners LLP
Banking

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1988 — 1989
Masters, Finance

University of Colorado Boulder   1983 — 1987
Bachelors, Geology

Experience
BlueCompass Management Partners LLP   September 2012 - Present
Goldman Sachs   July 2011 - August 2012
Credit Suisse   May 2006 - July 2011
Bank of America   February 2004 - May 2006
Goldman Sachs   August 1998 - February 2004
Moody's Investors Service   December 1994 - August 1998
Bank of Boston   September 1992 - December 1994
Fleet Bank   January 1990 - August 1992

Skills
Hedge Funds, Asset Managment, Credit, Capital Markets, Risk Management, Emerging Markets, Investment Banking, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Institutions, Asset Management, Capital Management, Fixed Income, Corporate Finance, Commercial Banking, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Structuring

Mark Steinborn

Rome Area, Italy
ESL Instructor at Learnissimo
E-Learning

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1976 — 1977
MBA, International Marketing

University of Notre Dame   1969 — 1973
BA, English literature

Experience
Macomb Community College   2002 - Present
Learnissimo   October 2010 - Present
WebEnglish   October 2010 - Present

Skills
Faculty Development, Distance Learning, Adult Education, Tutoring, ADDIE, Blended Learning, E-Learning, Teaching Adults, Teaching, ESL, Instructor-led Training, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Courses, Educational Technology, Learning Management, Instructional Technology

Markus Eichler

Kempen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Marketing Director bei Woodward, Inc.
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
Fachhochschule Konstanz
Dipl. Ing., Power Electronic & Micro Processor Technology

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Experience
Woodward, Inc.   November 2012 - Present
Woodward   March 2010 - November 2012
ABB Switzerland Ltd.   January 2008 - April 2010
ABB Switzerland Ltd.   January 1994 - December 2007
ABB Switzerland Ltd.   1991 - 1994

Skills
Project Management