Alan Hassenfeld on the Evolution of Hasbro
With over thirty years in international business at Hasbro, Alan Hassenfeld offers insights on the transformation of the playing field and in particular the risks and rewards of China.
The Transforming of China: A Chazen Lecture by Alan G. Hassenfeld
President and CEO of Hasbro, Alan G. Hassenfeld provides insight on the transformation of China through toys, manufacturing and globalization through his more than thirty years experience in the region.
World Out of Balance: A Presentation by Paul Laudicina
Paul Laudicina argues that corporations can no longer deliver results to shareholders without doing so in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu: Fighting Corruption in Nigeria
While corruption is not exclusive to Africa, the problem remains particularly acute across much of the continent.
The Future of the Telecommunications Industry: Enabling Creativity
Sanjiv Ahuja, CEO of telecommunications firm Orange, discusses his main goals at Orange and his vision of the company's future.
Energy Strategy with Paolo Scaroni
During a visit to CBS, Paolo Scaroni, MBA '73, sat down to discuss topics such as biofuels, the medium term price of oil, and Venezuela's nationalization of ENI's oil fields. Mr. Scaroni is former CEO of Enel, Italy's largest electricity utility, and serves as Chairman of UniChem (UK) and as a board member of ABN AMRO.
Presentation by Robert "Bob" Diamond, Jr., CEO of Barclays Capital
Robert E. "Bob" Diamond, Jr., CEO of Barclays Capital, spoke to the Columbia community about European-U.S. investment banking strategy as part of the David and Lyn Silfen Leadership Series, which attracts some of the most influential professionals in the business world to share their leadership styles and philosophies.
Transforming Labor-Business Relations in European Manufacturing
Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, MBA ’88, a member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, delivered the first annual Jerome A. Chazen Lecture at Columbia Business School, offering candid views on labor and business relations in Europe’s manufacturing sector.
The Automotive Sector in a Changing Global Economy
Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, former COO of Daimler-Chrysler and incoming Member of the Board of Management at Volkswagen AG, discusses changes in the global automative industry, including such drivers as technology and regulation.