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2005 Speakers: Global Speakers Series
John Elkins Talks About Brand Building
The name "VISA" has an elegant and international ring to it that leads people in many countries to believe it is a local company. John Elkins, executive vice president of global brand marketing at Visa International, explained how the Bay Area company has enjoyed tremendous goodwill because of its name. Details
Peter Woicke Comments on Changes in Development Aid
Developing countries benefit increasingly from private sector funding from middle income nations in addition to IFC loan and equity financing said Peter Woicke, Executive VP, IFC; Managing Director, World Bank (retired).(February 22)
Stanley Fischer Paints Cautious Economic Picture
Prospects for continued global economic growth are favorable, but a number of significant risks—namely, high oil prices, instability in the Middle East, rising interest rates, and twin deficits in the United States—cloud the long-term outlook, said Citigroup vice chairman and former IMF official Stanley Fischer, who addressed a packed auditorium at the Business School.(January 21) Details
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