The Mitsui USA Lunch-Time Forum Series
The Mitsui USA Foundation has provided financial support for six Mitsui USA Lunchtime Forums annually since 1995 and was one of the first programs run by the Weissman Center after it was established by the CUNY Board of Trustees. In the spring 2012, the Center will be hosting the 100th session in this continuous series.
The Mitsui USA Lunch-Time Forum series brings prominent speakers from the worlds of business to discuss timely topics related to international business. The goal is to provide Baruch undergraduate and graduate students with the perspective of successful practitioners. Students are able to ask questions and model professional behavior and presentation skills. Approximately 600 students, faculty, staff as well as alumni and other guests attend these events each year.
In selecting topics and speakers, the Center takes a multidisciplinary approach focusing on the following main areas:
- The political and policy environment for international business
- Strategy for international business
- Managing international business
- Country and regional perspectives on international business.
A list of the most recent events includes:
Fall 2011
“Investment Banking in an Uncertain World” featured Philip Vasan, Managing Director, Credit Suisse
“Equity Trading in an Uncertain World” featured Tom Shapero, Head of Equity Trading, Alliance Bernstein, and a Baruch graduate.
Spring 2011
“The State of Commodity Markets 2011” featured Jeffrey M. Christian, Managing Director, CPM Group.
“Building a Global Brand” featured Per Pedersen, Global Executive Creative Director, Grey Advertising. Mr. Pedersen is creative director for Grey Advertising's client Proctor and Gamble globally.
“Managing a Global Bank” featured Joseph Bonocore, the Treasurer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Baruch alumnus.
Fall 2010
“U.S. Multinationals in a World of Uncertainty” featured Peter Robinson, President and CEO of the United States Council for International Business.
“Doing Business in China” featured Clarence Kwan, Partner, Deloitte Touche.
“The Financial Crisis: What went wrong and what is needed to make it right” featured Sir Callum McCarthy, former Chairman of the U.K. Financial Services Authority from September 2003 until September 2008.
