2007 May Newsletter
Dear Fellow Alumni,
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INSEAD always managed to surprise, stimulate and challenge me. 16 years after graduation (MBA 90D) it managed to do it again. I am certainly surprised, stimulated and challenged to be President of the US IAA. When I was talking to various active members of the USIAA I felt like the old days again. Smart, full of energy and fun people; I am thrilled to be able to share a portion of my life with you, and I am looking forward to the next three years to be part of this team, and meet many other INSEAD alumni.
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Let me provide you with some background on me. I am the CEO of Wimba, a company I helped found at the end of 2000 in Sophia Antipolis, in the South of France, just north of Antibes. In 2004 we merged with an American company based in NYC and as part of the operation we moved to New York. Wimba is a technology company with a suite of education software products that bridges the divide between human interaction and technology to enable that people, not computers, to teach people. www.wimba.com. Our first customer was INSEAD on-line.
On a personal note I am Italian/Swiss German, married to a Danish lady, Dorte, an interior designer. We met in Paris and lived there for over 10 years. We have two children 7 and 4, born in France, who take up most of my spare time.
I am looking forward to being part of the US IAA team.
Regards,
Tommaso Trionfi, MBA '90D, President
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Happenings in the INSEAD Community
National Coordinator
The National Coordinator processes membership applications and updates the website giving members full access to their benefits. The USIAA Coordinator also updates the events calendar and compiles membership and mailing lists for the Regional Presidents and other USIAA Officers upon request. If you are experiencing any difficulty with your membership application or have an event you would like added to the calendar please contact Carol Cunningham.
Also, a note regarding membership cancellations: USIAA will not cancel your membership subscription. If you purchased a subscription with an automatic renew but the credit card you originally used has expired or is no longer valid, PayPal will automatically send a notice of cancellation. Should you receive a notice that your USIAA Subscription has been cancelled, please update your payment information so that your membership can be renewed and your benefits continued. If you have any problems renewing your membership, please contact Carol Cunningham.
Carol Cunningham, INSEAD USIAA Coordinator
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INSEAD Presents First Annual Award for Transcultural Leadership
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
INSEAD established the award to honor those who combine traditional business leadership with a unique understanding of other cultures to forge strategic ...
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More great press hits for INSEAD in the U.S. in April.
Ellen Cohan, MBA '02, VP Public Relations
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Career Services News
Executive Search Panel
"The Role of Executive Recruiters in Career Planning" wasthe theme of a well-attended panel discussion held at The Penn Club in New York City on April 4. Peter Felix, CBE (MBA 1973), President of the Association of Executive Search Consultants, invited and moderated a lively guest panel of three executive search experts covering the following industries and functional areas.
- Financial Services & General Management
- Insurance, HR & Board Recruitment
- Pharmaceutical & Professional Services
- Consumer Products & Privacy Equity
as well as from the feedback received, it was a very useful and successful session.
Successful Job Hunting using MBA Jobs Listing?
We publish the new listings of available jobs in our newsletter every month. There are dozens of openings listed this month in the MBA Jobs Listing (see Employment opportunities below.)
This listing service has been running for a few years now and it would be useful to see if it actually works. If anyone has had success in finding a job using this list, or in filling a position as a consequence of sending opportunities to the list, please drop quick line to:
Paul Hamilton
IAA VP Online MBA 96D
Tel: +44 7703 349 110
INSEAD Career Contacts
If you belong to any enterprise that frequently or occasionally hires MBA?s, you may be willing to talk about your organization to our recent graduates aspiring to a career in the U.S. They would be interested in learning about your organization, its policies, practices, opportunities, etc. The dialog could be by phone or by e-mail, or even face-to-face, if it can be arranged. Please confirm your willingness to help our fellow alumni through communicating with them for a few minutes to an hour, by providing me your name, organization, phone # and e-mail address.
Jag Rao, Vice President, Careers, MBA, '64
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Florida, Darach Chapman, MBA '03J, President
May drinks
May 10th, City Cellar Bar, Coral Gables, 7:30pm Golf/dinner, May 19th, West Palm Beach
Contact Darach Chapman or 305 582 8213 for more details.
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INSEAD Golf Day
Location:
The Breakers Rees Jones Course
1550 Flagler Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL
View Map | Find a Hotel
When: Saturday, May 19, 12:00pm
Greetings all:
It seems like only yesterday that many of us witnessed the back nine birdie blitz on the Rees Jones course that lead Nestor Zarate to his current reign as the INSEAD golfing champion of Florida.
On May 19th, Nestor returns to the scene of that legendary performance to defend his title and has invited all challengers.
Details as follows:
Date/time: May 19th, register at 12 to tee off from 12:30
Location: Rees Jones Course at the Breakers Resort, West Palm Beach
Fees: Green fees are $100/player, including cart
Nestor is hoping to beat a larger field this year so feel free to bring spouses/guests. The Rees Jones course is manageable for mixed abilities so do not feel that you have to shoot par golf in order to participate and enjoy. We will also devise a suitable handicapping system to make it interesting for all. We'll organize a dinner locally in the evening time.
Hopefully a good number can make it. Please respond soonest if you think you will go as we need to lock up tee times.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
TriState + PA, Shivani Kannabhiran, MBA '00, President
Dear all,
Happy Spring! We have a number of exciting events planned for May. Please take advantage of the incredible network that INSEAD offers by attending as many of them as possible.
This past April, INSEAD alumni hosted and attended a number of events in New York City sponsored by the INSEAD Alumni Association as well as INSEAD.
A warm thank you to those of you who attended our April 4th Exec Search Panel, moderated by Peter Felix(MBA 1973). We had some sobering lessons about managing your career. The key lesson being you cannot afford to wait around for the head hunters to hunt you! You have to do what you do very well AND get out and network.
As always, our Women?s Dinners are a great hit. To quote our fellow alumnae:
?I love the women?s dinners because no matter what year you graduated or what career path you are pursuing, you always find something inspiring at the dinners.?
?It is such an uplifting experience to be in the company of INSEAD alums in general and women in particular.?
?Mmmmm?Good wine.?
The April 18th Women?s Dinner was hosted by Melina Spadone (MBA 2000). A big thank you to Melina for having us at her place. For future dinners, please contact Maureen O?Regan (MBA 1983).
April 21stNY Cares Annual Volunteer Day. INSEAD was represented ? and we hope to have even more alumni sign up next year. A big thank you to Patrick Abouchalache (MBA 2001) for his tireless efforts in making a difference in the local community.
The INSEAD gala dinner on April 24th honoring John Thain and Jean Francois Theodore, of NYSE EuroNext with the Award for Transcultural Leadership, raised a substantial amount of money for the school. A small group of Alumni volunteers were on hand at the dinner, and Stephanie Lim (MBA 2005) did us all proud with her eloquent and passionate delivery on what makes INSEAD such a special school.
The lunch with DeanFrank Brown and incoming National INSEAD Alumni President, Tommaso Trionfi (MBA 1990) on April 25th, was also a great success. We had about 30 alumni show up at the lovely Scandinavia House. Tommaso, who is CEO and Founder of Wimba (www.wimba.com), a provider of education technologies and services that enable schools and institutions to deliver online and distance education courses effectively, said a few words about himself and his hopes for the Association. Frank gave us an update on INSEAD, and his vision for the school. Of particular interest to US alumni is confirmation that we are opening an INSEAD office in NYC in September 2007.
Thanks to all of you for your ideas and energy. We look forward to meeting more of you in person at our upcoming events.
Shivani, Matt and the Amazing IAA Volunteer Team
The best way to keep on track of what is going with INSEAD in the region on is to join the INSEAD Alumni Association (IAA).
The INSEAD Alumni Association is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization which is not funded by INSEAD. Without your membership dues we would cease to exist.
IAA membership costs $75 per year and defrays the costs associated with all events organized for YOUR benefit. Sign up today at www.inseadusa.com/nyc.
MAY INSEAD Alumni Association events
Monday, May 7th, 2007 ? IAA Membership Drive.
We are conducting a membership drive on May 7th and are looking for volunteers. If you have two hours to spare from 7 pm to 9 pm, please contact JJ Doran (MBA 1981), our Membership Director.
When: Monday, May 7th
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Where: New York Marriott East Side (meet in lobby at 7pm)
What to bring: Your mobile phone!
Drinks: Provided - of course!
Please RSVP to JJ Doran by Monday May 7th noon.
Thursday, May 10th, 2007 ? Monthly Cocktails
Opia 7:00 - 9:00 PM
130 East 57th Street at Lexington Avenue, Manhattan
Closest subway stops are 4,5,6, N,R and W at 59th street or the E,V and 6 at 51st street. Contact Sandeep Gill (MBA 2003) on 908-406-1671 to find the group.
Thursday, May 17th, 2007 Luxury Interest Group: Spotlight on Careers
Join us for a discussion with the CEO of Lalique, Guillaume Gauthereau on May 17th at the offices of L?Oreal.
Time: 6:30 pm ? 9 pm
6:30 ? 7:00 pm Welcome drink
7:00 -7:45 pm Discussion
7:45 -9:00 pm Networking cocktail with hors d?oevres
Organized by William Kemnitz (EMBA 2006), IAA Luxury Industry Lead Volunteer . Special thank you to Alain Concher (MBA 1971) for hosting us at L?Oreal. Sponsored in part by the INSEAD Alumni Association.
Buy tickets here: LUXURYMAY2007.EVENTBRITE.COM
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 The Future of Pharma: Boom or Bust?
The INSEAD Alumni Association, Grandes Ecoles Alumni Association and McKinsey & Co. bring to you a terrific panel of industry leaders on May 22 at 6:15 pm.
Organized by Daniel Teper (MBA 1984), Nabil Mouline (MBA 1998); IAA Pharma Industry Lead Volunteers, and Michel Perez (MBA 1974), Grandes Ecoles Liaison.
Special thanks to Nagendra Bommadevara (MBA 2004) for securing McKinsey & Co. sponsorship for this event.
Panelists:
- Jean-Paul Valles, former Vice-Chairman of Pfizer
- Pierre Albouy, Managing Director of M&A, Rothschild Inc.
- Frank Verwiel, Axcan
- Daniel Teper (INSEAD MBA 1984), Managing Director, Bionest Partners
Buy tickets at: http://aagefpharma.eventbrite.com
Location: McKinsey & Co, Auditorium, 21st Floor, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Panel discussion at 6:30 pm followed by a cocktail reception
Please reserve in advance as seating is limited. Only registered participants will be allowed access to the building. Additional information: Celine.PerrotJohnson@viacom.com
Northern California and Northwest - Jonathan Klinger, MBA '99, President
INSEAD Social Event at the Beautiful Forbes Island, Pier 39 San Francisco
Come and join us on the unique Forbes Island by Pier 39 in San Francisco to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, explore the light house on the "house boat" and the sea lions (Forbes Island is owned by Pierre Bleuse, a true Parisian, who will add a French touch to the event!). In addition to the good food (See menu choices below), we are also arranging a special guest speaker for this event.
This is the first major event we are organizing this summer. Ah...and please do not forget to come with your loved ones and good friends. We also plan to invite Alumni from other top schools. Look forward to seeing you there!
Event: Networking and Socializing on a beautiful island by Pier 39 in San Francisco!
Date: June 3, 2007 Sunday
Time: noon - 3PM
Place: Forbes Island, San Francisco
Early Bird Sign up before May 20: $50 for INSEAD alumni association member, $55 for guest and non member
Sign up after May 20: $60 for member, $65 for guest and non member
To sign up please click here.
Boat transportation to get to the island is free for everybody (usually costs $3). Shuttle Boat departs every half hour from H dock left of Pier 39 (shuttle boat can be called from the gray phone at the entrance of H dock).
Menu options
- Organic pan seared salmon with cilantro pesto rice, sautéed spinach and ginger lime cream sauce
- Slowed braised short ribs in a 3-wine demi glaze with potato puree and jicama carrot salad with citrus vinaigrette (your hosts tried and it was really good + generous portion)
- Poulet a la fermiere (gratineed chicken with gruyere cheese, potato puree and vegetable medley in white wine crème fraiche)
- Vegetarian plate
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MBA Jobs Listing
Mba-jobs Digest is a daily e-mail blast of the currently available jobs all over the world. Listed below are the positions posted in the last 30 days. If you are interested in any of the listed positions and wish to know more about it, please contact , me and I will be glad to provide you the details.
- Job Post - Head of Marketing - EBAY Austria, Contact Alberto Sanz
- Head or Business Development for ratings software provider, Contact De Franciscis, Maurizio (GE Comm Fin).
- COO - Diamond manufacturing company in Hong Kong. Contact Edward Burke
- Microsoft TV: EMEA Sales Engineer. Contact Leila Azmoudeh
- Fund manager and CFO jobs for Italian speakers, Domenico Cavaliere
- Santander Asset Management Open Positions (Maricel Saumell), contact Nicolás Merigo
- GE Security job opportunities postings, Catalina Schveninger
- Communication Manager for International Olympics Committee(IOC),
Mary Moncrieff, Policy and Operations - Site Experience & Internet Marketing Manager, Laura Alessandrini
- Job opening TNT Investor Relations Manager , Sabine Post de Jong, Johannes Verhulststraat 58hs
1071 NG Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Mobile +31 (0)610984222, - Gerson Lehrman Group: TMT Research Manager, Vivien Altman
- Client Account Manager role in digital marketing. Ylang Nguyen
- Top-tier M&A boutique, Contact Matteo Rocchietta
- Senior consultant for media strategy, consultancy in London, Contact Evan Cohen
- Senior consultant for media, Strategy consultancy in London. Send resume and covering letter to Dharma Djojonegoro
- Country Marketing Manager (Online Gaming), Belgium (ccm ltd). Send cv's and availability to this address
- Consulting positions - Romania, Contact Marian Ivascu
- Recrutement du Responsable Carrieres & Emploi et Entraide, (Dharma Djojonegoro). Contact Luc Adjanor
- Positions with DTE energy (Sivaram Gollakota). Contact Sivaram Gollakota
- Strategy Director @ Standard Chartered Bank (based in Asia). Send CV's and cover letters to Aman Narain
- Opportunities with BlackBerry/Research In Motion, Contact James Schauer
- General Manager - FMCG / Pharma company, based in the UK, (Matteo Rocchietta). Contact Colette Moran
- Senior Brand Marketing Manager, Google, London (Sean Cornwell), Contact Sean Cornwell
- Senior Product Marketing Manager, Google, based in Dublin. Sean Cornwell
- Corporate Devt job in Austria (Rumiana Lulova), Contact Rumiana Lulova
- Business Development Manager. Contact Nadine Yaghi
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USIAA Contacts
US INSEAD Alumni Association (USIAA) National Executive Team
| Tommaso Trionfi, President Email: ttrionfi at wimba.com | Anne Holbach, Vice President, Human Resources Email: acholbach at aol.com |
| Michel Darnaud, Executive Vice President, Regions Email: Michel.darnaud at alumni.insead.edu | Jag Rao, Vice President, Careers E-mail: jagadish.rao at alumni.insead.edu |
| Yusuf Khapra, Executive Vice President, Operations Email: yusuf.khapra at alumni.insead.edu | Nathalie Criou, Vice President, Membership Email: nathalie.criou at alumni.insead.edu |
| Renita Kalhorn, USIAA Administrative Coordinator Email: renita.kalhorn at earthlink.net | Ellen Cohan, Vice President, Public Relationsr E-mail: ellen.cohan at alumni.insead.edu |
| Lydia Zaininger, Treasurer E-mail: lydia at zaininger.com | Bob Stillerman, Vice President, National Communications Email: bob at VoiceTip.com |
| Sanny Makki , Assistant Treasurer Email: sanny.makki at bearingpoint.com | Daniel Lalonde, outgoing President Email: d.lalonde at us.vuitton.com |
Other US INSEAD Contacts
| Frank Brown, Dean Email: frank.brown at insead.edu | Roberto Buaron, President, US Council Email: Roberto.Buaron at alumni.insead.edu |
| Eric Benhamou, Chairman West Coast Council Email: eric at benhamouglobalventures.com | Sharyanne McSwain, IAF Rep (National) Email: sharyanne.mcswain at sgcib.com |
| Tom Barry, President IMEF Email: tcb at zmlp.com |
US INSEAD Alumni Association (USIAA) - Regional Presidents
| Aleksandra Bozic President of New England [Boston] E-mail: abozic2002 at yahoo.com (Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Delaware, Vermont) | Jonathan Klinger President of Northern California & Northwest Region E-mail: jonathan.klinger at gmail.com (Northern California, Washington, Oregon) |
| Frances Pordes Phillips President of Central [Denver] E-mail: fpordes at yahoo.com (Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, North/South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas) | Karim Kano President of SoCal E-mail: karim.kano at alumni.insead.edu (Southern California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona) |
| Darach Chapman President of Florida [Miami] E-mail: darach.chapman at us.pwc.com | David Ratajczak President of Southeast [Atlanta] E-mail: dratajcz at yahoo.com (North/South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee) |
| Brigitte Morel President of Midwest [Chicago] E-mail: bmorelcurran at ameritech.net (Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan) | Richard Pulliam President of Washington, DC E-mail: richard.pulliam at alumni.insead.edu (Virginia, W. Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, DC) |
| Siv Gollakota President of South Central [Houston, TX] E-mail: sivaram.gollakota at alumni.insead.edu (Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana) | Shivani Kannabhiran President of NY, TriState & PA E-mail: shivani.kannabhiran at gmail.com (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania) |
| Song Bac Toh Contact for Pacific Northwest Region E-mail: songbac.toh at alumni.insead.edu (Washington, Oregon, British Columbia) | |
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