All,

Below is the February 2006 issue of the US INSEAD Alumni Association newsletter.

Thanks to those who contributed to this newsletter. Feel free to send me feedback on the contents or format (bob@VoiceTip.com). We are in the midst of transitioning to a new distribution list. If you know of anyone who isn’t receiving our national e-mailings, please let me know.

Regards,

Bob Stillerman, ‘77

USIAA National Communications

President and CEO, VoiceTip

US INSEAD Alumni Association

In This Issue

In this issue:

USIAA Update

Membership Update

Invest Your Time in Growing our US Network

Public Relations Update

General News

Regional News

Career Items

USIAA Update

Annual General Assembly

On Saturday February 11th in Los Angeles, the US INSEAD Alumni Association will be holding its Annual General Assembly Meeting. Alumni Volunteers from across the country will be flying in for this annual event. Please consider this an open invitation to attend, or feel free to provide your comments for discussion in advance, and share with your fellow Alumni and the members of the Executive Committee of YOUR Association, your ideas and comments regarding the evolution of your Association, its services, its activities, its plans. With the passion of our alumni, 2006 is poised to be a great year!

RSVP or Commentary to: coordinator@inseadusa.com

Helen Vasilevski

MBA '98D

EVP, USIAA National Operations

Daniel Lalonde, President of the USIAA, is hosting a champagne reception in the De Beers store in Beverly Hills for all alumni who are in the greater LA region. Many of the out-of-town alumni volunteers will also be present.

Please join us for champagne on Friday the 10th of February from 6 – 8 pm.

De Beers Beverly Hills Store
401 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA View Map

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Membership Update

Membership tip of the month – February

Ever log into The Amphi at www.insead.edu? Used it to find an old friend or a business contact? Well, that’s great if you know who you are looking for. But what happens if you aren’t sure? The advanced functionality allows you to search for people by Profession with sub-categories of search by function, title, industry sector, or country or search by Interest group and find a local oenophile! This is a great feature to help develop your business and social networks. Just another benefit of membership! Sign up today at http://www.inseadusa.com/membership.htm . For questions, contact VP, National Membership at membership@inseadusa.com.

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Invest Your Time in Growing our US Network

2006: A perfect year to get involved in our US INSEAD Community

USIAA Welcomes Renita Kalhorn As Our New Administrative Coordinator

Renita Kalhorn, MBA ‘95J, has joined the INSEAD US Alumni Association as Administrative Coordinator. She looks forward to her new involvement as the administrative center for INSEAD alumni activities in the US, promoting membership, communications, and networking among INSEAD grads in the US. One of her first activities will be to attend a February workshop organized by the Alumni Relations Department in Fontainebleau to learn of developments in alumni association administrative tools and also to participate in a program "The Challenge of Managing Change and Innovation".

Based in New York, Renita has recently launched her own personal and business coaching practice focusing on career reinvention and peak performance in life and business (www.intheflowcoaching.com). A Juilliard-trained pianist, she performs publicly on a regular basis.

Please feel free to contact Renita to say hello, to ask any questions you may have about INSEAD in the US, or to connect with the INSEAD network in the US. She can be reached at mcoordinator@inseadusa.com.

Anne Holbach, MBA ’85, VP Volunteers

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Public Relations - Update

PR Update

Dean-elect Frank Brown was on campus this week for a series of meetings, including the Campaign Board, INSEAD Board, and various other internal meetings. INSEAD (faculty and staff) are delighted with his appointment. Gabriel and Frank are working together to help manage the transition to the new Dean. He officially takes office in July.

Our PR firm, CJ&P, have had excellent success so far in terms of media interest regarding this appointment Our US PR activities will be even further ramped up in the months to come. This is great news for INSEAD’s overall brand-building and global reputation. Details to follow as the story unfolds.

Ellen Cohan, MBA ’02, Director, Press Relations, USIAA

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General News

Did You Know…?

USIAA Entrepreneur event

Jonathan Meiri is restarting the Entrepreneurship events with a meeting in San Francisco on March 3, entitled, “The Circle of Trust.” Jonathan will be providing more details in a separate email.

INSEAD on Tour in the US

MBA Alumni are invited to come and join our INSEAD MBA staff representative to help her with questions at the following times:

NEW YORK CITY: Saturday 18 February 2006, from 9am to 5pm

The MBA Tour

at Roosevelt Hotel

Madison at 45^th

New York, NY 10017

SAN FRANCISCO: Saturday 25 February 2006, from 9am to 5pm

The MBA Tour

at Hilton San Francisco

333 O’Farrell Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

These events are being run specifically for non-US Business Schools. They consist of a number of different school presentations (at 10.15am or 2.00pm) and panels addressing such issues as “Choosing Europe-A Great Destination for MBA Study”, “Career Opportunities in the US, Europe & Abroad”, “Enhancing the Classroom Experience: Internships, Projects & Consulting Assignments”. There is also an MBA Fair portion at the end of the day.

10.15am - 10.45am	Introduction of INSEAD by our INSEAD MBA representative, followed by questions and answers with alumni
11.00am – 11.30am	Panel with Alumni: Choosing Europe – A Great Destination for MBA Study
11.45am – 12:15pm	-
12.30pm – 1.00pm	-
1.15pm – 1.45pm	Panel with Alumni: Choosing Europe – A Great Destination for MBA Study
2.00pm – 2.30pm	Introduction of INSEAD by our INSEAD MBA representative, followed by questions and answers with alumni
2.45pm – 3.15pm	-
3.30pm – 5.00pm	MBA Fair

More information about these events on www.thembatour.com

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Regional News

N. California and Northwest – Tony Hall, ’83, President

Holiday Dinner

Beth Flynn, our long-time regional social event coordinator, organized a fabulous holiday party on January 7th (yes we know it is late - a San Francisco tradition) as her grande finale. We had around 50 people, including alumni from Moscow and Seattle, for a great time at the La Provence restaurant in San Francisco. Deep heartfelt thanks to Beth for all her work over these past four years.

Oracle

Charles Phillips, President of Oracle, will be the keynote speaker at the next event in our Speaker’s Series. He is effectively the #2 person in the company and reports to Larry Ellison. He will discuss Oracle’s recent acquisitions and future strategy. The event will be held on March 14th. Register at: www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=104104 (preferential rates for current USIAA members).

Mayfield Venture Capital

Janice Roberts, the Managing Director of Mayfield ventures will speak to is in May. Details to be announced.

Job Club

We have recently received several requests for the re-start of the Job Club. We will be doing this shortly. Please contact Tony Hall, 650-207-2519, or tonyhall@earthlink.net for more information.

Northern California/Northwest Vacancies

We are looking for new, fresh, creative Committee members to work on Social Events, Membership, and Women’s Forum etc. If you are interested in helping contact Tony Hall NOW! at: tonyhall@earthlink.net

Washington, DC – John Funge, ’03, President

INSEAD DC had a terrific turnout to the 2006 Kickoff Cocktails event which we hosted with LBS and Georgetown in January. Alumni mingled while sampling from the world’s largest beer menu at the renowned Brickskeller.

Roslynn Busteed ‘92J (Left) with Naomi Kogon-Steinberg ‘74J (Right) and Naomi’s husband and daughter.

Upcoming Events for INSEAD DC:

February Cocktails

February Cocktails will be hosted at the Asian-influenced Mantis, one of Adams Morgan’s hottest restaurant-bars. For this event, we will be joining forces not only with LBS and Georgetown, but Northwestern as well.

Where: Mantis

1847 Columbia Rd.

Washington, DC 20009

When: Thursday, Feb 23rd, 6:30 PM

Rocky Mountain region - Frances Pordes, President

Princeton Bird Spotting

Winter Bird Spotting with Birding Magazine's Ted Floyd 8:00 am Sat., Jan. 28th - El Dorado Road, Boulder RSVP (e-mail only) to Ted Floyd at tedfloyd@aba.org. Limit 20 participants.  3 mile hike on the Mesa Trail. Spectacular scenery and wonderful birds. Dress warmly. For more info, go to: http://alumni.princeton.edu/~paa061/events.html

MIT Enterprise Forum

The next MIT Enterprise Forum is Thursday, Jan 26 from 5-7pm in three cities:  Denver, Ft Collins, and Colorado Springs. The topic is “Capital Update for 2006” and will feature a live satellite broadcast from MIT with the forecasts and observations of 2 Boston VC firms and a startup that recently got funded.  OUR DENVER LOCATION will feature a parallel live panel for Q&A with reps of local VC firms and a local startup in the throws of angel and VC due diligence right now.

Ivy+ members are $15, general admission is $25.  Questions:  Jim Pollock, MIT ‘77, jim@highestmountain.net, 303.415.9200.  Register at:   http://highestmountain.net/mit

Princeton Ski Train

All Ivy Plus Ski Train, Sunday, March 5. Please join us for a great train ride to Winter Park and a day of fun in the snow. Train departs from Union Station at 6:30 and leaves Winter Park at 4:15. RSVP by Feb. 3rd to David Siebert (Princeton '81) gtwins2@comcast.net, phone 303-840-5387.  For more info: http://alumni.princeton.edu/~paa061/events.html

Tri-State Region - Lynn Heatherton, ’99, President

Non Profit Event & Update
Happy New Year to everyone and a quick update on the Non Profit Industry group at INSEAD NYC.. The new INSEAD USA/NYC non profit website is up and alive. http://www.inseadusa.com/nyc/nonprofit/

Please do check it out, and get in touch with Shivani Kannabhiran (212) 677-1102 x 1151 if you’d like to get involved.

NEXT MEETING March 22, 2006
Evening event: 7 pm till 8:30 pm.
Topic: Being a Trustee at a Non Profit: Why volunteer and what to expect.

Panel discussion and dinner
Cost: $ 15 IAA Members; $25 Non IAA Members

Location: TBD (As usual, we are looking for a space to host this event; so if you can help, please call Shivani)

Check the website for details and other events in the region (www.inseadusa.com) .

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Career Items

Career Opportunities with AlixPartners

We are interested in opening a dialog with highly qualified individuals at all levels within the enterprise: Managing Directors, Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates / Analysts, Administrative Professionals

We are currently actively recruiting in the following specialty areas for these Strategic Business Units (SBU’s):

· Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS)

o Financial restructuring and operational turnarounds for distressed and bankrupt companies

o Chapter 11 reorganizations, crisis interim management, and debtor advisory and operational services

· Performance Improvement (PI)

o Business turnarounds for underperforming companies

o Procurement, purchasing, supply chain and inventory management, facility rationalization, asset productivity, overhead cost reduction, revenue enhancement and operational restructuring

· Financial Advisory Services (FAS)

o Litigation consulting, valuation services, creditor advisory services, intellectual property consulting, forensic and investigative accounting services

· Case Management Services (CMS)

o Case management bankruptcy services, quantitative services, mass resolution negotiations, process re-engineering, litigation analysis, E-discovery services

· Information Technology Turnaround Services (ITTS)

o IT efficiency, effectiveness and transformation services, interim Chief Information and/or Chief Technology Officer services

Requirements:

· Experience: 2 - 30 years, with 2 - 4 years experience in top-tier consulting preferred, 2 - 4 years post MBA experience; Operations experience required

· Education: BS with accounting, engineering, finance, or business focus; MBA, MM, or MS preferred

· Other Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Must be willing to travel 40%-100% Monday - Friday

AlixPartners is a multi-disciplinary firm of seasoned business professionals who solve complex challenges and create bottom-line value for our clients. We have earned a reputation for our hands-on problem-solving skills based on solid operational, financial and analytical expertise. Our client engagements offer employees the opportunity to work in a variety of industries, teamed with a seasoned AlixPartners managing director. The managing directors of AlixPartners comprise a diverse group of skills and backgrounds, including former CEOs, COOs and CFOs, CROs, CTOs (Chief Turnaround Officer), CIOs, (Chief Information Officer), CTO (Chief Technology Officer), lenders and CPAs who have worked in a broad spectrum of industries. Our roster of clients includes Fortune 100 and middle market companies, whose international operations have taken AlixPartners professionals around the globe.

If interested, please contact Aleksandra Bozic INSEAD ’02 at abozic@alixpartners.com or at 617 834 3776.

Bombardier Recreational Products

Position Offered: Director, Marketing - Outboard Engines, BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) North America (immediate opening)

Company Brief: BRP, Inc. is the world leader in the watercraft and snowmobile industries and a fast-growing entrant in the all-terrain vehicle sector. It has re-invented the recreational and industrial vehicle market with environmentally-advanced technologies, exciting new products and cost-efficient, quality-driven manufacturing techniques.

In outboard engines, BRP has redefined the marine industry's standards of excellence with their Evinrude® and Johnson® outboards. The launch of Evinrude E-TEC marked the beginning of a new era in the outboard business and at BRP, exemplifying their commitment to continue to be at the forefront of outboard engine technology. This business has recently completed a significant turnaround and is very well positioned as BRP’s most significant growth opportunity in the next few years.

Contact: Chris Dawson, INSEAD MBA '96, VP, BRP Chris.Dawson@brp.com

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