LEADERS MAGAZINE
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LEADERS Interview with Stephen B. Siegel, Chairman-Global Brokerage, CBRE Group, Inc. “If you want talent to grow your business and service your clients, New York is the place to be. The infrastructure is already there; it’s where the nucleus is for just about every type of business.” Stephen B. Siegel, Chairman-Global Brokerage, CBRE Group, Inc.
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LEADERS Interview with Steven A. Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft “A lot of people talk about innovation and technology, but to get to that optimal place repeatedly with the right products is important.” - Steven A. Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft
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Born out of Innovation “Our company provides strong consumer protection measures, including truthful advertising, fair collection practices, and transparency and clarity around all transactions. We want to ensure that our customers understand all the details.” - J. Patrick O’Shaughnessy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc.
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US News Tumblelog: Why it's so difficult for the U.S. to monitor foreign sweatshops Even if Congress passed a so-called comprehensive “sweatshop” law—banning imports of goods produced in factories with drastically worse conditions than American ones—monitoring globalized supply lines for infractions is a massive policing challenge. “Subcontracting has become a huge issue. We’re… -
LEADERS Interview with Paul Cothran, Vice President and Executive Director, VH1 Save The Music Foundation “There’s a real commitment throughout the company to making this world a better place. It comes from everyone working here, from senior management on down.” - Paul Cothran, Vice President and Executive Director, VH1 Save The Music Foundation
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Currently operating throughout UK, The Pop Up Hotel combines the new trend of temporary hotels with glamping, offering a sensational experience of both luxury and adventure. It consists of a series of glamorous tents equipped with all the amenities of a top boutique hotel, including duvets, luxury showers and make-up parlor, and can be found at various festivals in UK. Moreover, the company promises plenty of international locations such as Australia, The Maldives or The Caribbean, for the near future.
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eBay CEO John Donahoe (MBA ’86) stays on top of changes in the tech world by shadowing young entrepreneurs. Last October he spent a day at Airbnb’s San Francisco office and was inspired by founder Brian Chesky to improve eBay’s online customer experience. Read the full Fortune Magazine article on eBay’s transformation from auction site to a mobile-focused company: http://stnfd.biz/kJmjQ
John Donahoe will speak at the 2013 Stanford GSB graduation on June 15th: http://stnfd.biz/kJmm7
Infographic credit: Bloomberg
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LEADERS Interview with The Honorable Christine C. Quinn, Speaker, New York City Council “I don’t just want to talk about it, but to show New Yorkers that my vision is one that is achievable based on my record and what I have already achieved working for New Yorkers.” - The Honorable Christine C. Quinn, Speaker, New York City Council
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LEADERS Interview with Sarah C. Libbey, President, Fidelity Charitable “Our emphasis is bringing the power of strategic giving to more households and providing Americans with programs that simplify giving and, at the same time, make giving more effective.” - Sarah C. Libbey, President, Fidelity Charitable
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LEADERS Interview with Evan Hochberg, National Director-Community Involvement, Deloitte Services LP “Our approach to philanthropy is fully integrated with our business strategy – that is what the future will look like for all businesses in this space.” - Evan Hochberg, National Director-Community Involvement, Deloitte Services LP
