World Business Chazen Web Journal Articles
April 24, 2008

"China - Opportunities in Transition": A Presentation by Jack Perkowski

Patrick Connolly MBA '08

On March 18, 2008, Columbia Business School's Greater China Society and International Development Club welcomed Jack Perkowski, chairman and CEO of ASIMCO Technologies, Inc.

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April 23, 2008

"The Warsaw Stock Exchange and the Development of Capital Markets in Central and Eastern Europe": A Presentation by Ludwik Sobolewski

Patrick Connolly MBA '08

Ludwik Sobolewski, president of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, speaks about the ongoing development of the leading stock exchange in Central Europe and the growth of capital markets in the region.

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April 09, 2008

Environmental Sustainability and the Driving Forces of Change in Banking

Brian Lavery MBA '08
Environmental Sustainability and the Driving Forces of Change in Banking

R. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank, discusses the forces driving change in global banking and how financial services can promote environmental sustainability.

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April 04, 2008

The Retail Revolution: India in Fashion

Tiffany Kanaga MBA '08
The Retail Revolution: India in Fashion

Winner, Study Tour Paper Competition: Columbia Business School students on the Chazen study tour to India explored why the country is the latest fashion for retailers and consumers around the world.

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April 03, 2008

Great Expectations: The Rise of the Indian Middle Class

Brett Southworth MBA '08
Bronson Lingamfelter MBA '08

Runner-up, Study Tour Paper Competition: A group of 40 Columbia Business School students met with business and government leaders in India to learn about the opportunities and challenges presented by the economic advances of the world's largest democracy.

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March 06, 2008

Alan Hassenfeld on the Evolution of Hasbro

Kartik Dharmadhikari MBA '08
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.

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March 03, 2008

"Acciona and the Global Renewable-Energy Sector": A Presentation by Peter Duprey

Brian Lavery MBA '08

On November 8, 2007, Columbia Business School's Energy Club welcomed Peter Duprey, CEO of Acciona Energy North America, to discuss the company's guiding philosophy and business strategy in the renewable-energy industry.

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March 03, 2008

The Transforming of China: A Chazen Lecture by Alan G. Hassenfeld

Patrick Connolly MBA '08

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.

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March 03, 2008

Private Equity in the Middle East and North Africa: A Presentation by Citadel Capital

Patrick Connolly MBA '08

Egypt’s Citadel Capital discusses the opportunities and challenges for this budding industry in the Middle East and North Africa which accounted for almost 9 percent of the fast growing emerging markets private equity field in 2006.

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