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Lisa Utzschneider, CEO of Integral Ad Science, on Leading with a Global Mindset in a Connected Digital World

Before entering the traditional workforce, Lisa Utzschneider started her life after college in the Peace Corps teaching English in Bulgaria after the Berlin Wall fell. It’s unsurprising, then, that she’s constantly led every role she has had with an eye toward global impact. Now CEO of Integral Ad Science, Lisa oversees a technology company focused on digital advertising, which has become ever more pertinent in an increasingly connected online world.

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Playing the Long Game: An Interview with Weston Hicks, CEO of Alleghany Corporation

Weston Hicks fell into the world of insurance after working in commercial banking and being randomly assigned to work in a division that serviced insurance companies. Before he knew it, he was an expert specializing in property and casualty insurance. This December marks 15 years of Hicks serving as the CEO of Alleghany Corporation, and we were fortunate to sit down with him to discuss his journey and insights in the insurance business. 

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Combining Passion and Career: Scott Rostan, CEO of Training The Street

Scott Rostan is the Founder and CEO of Training The Street, a company that specializes in Finance, Investment Banking, and Financial Modeling Training. Rostan’s executive seminar covered topics ranging from his own career path to pertinent job advice for members of the Millennial and Gen-Z generations. 

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Globalization as a Collaboration of Skills, People, News and Technology: A Conversation with Lloyd Howell

Globalization, the new era buzzword, is easy to see in our world, but the extent of its elusive effects is not so easy to ascertain. Nevertheless, it is increasingly difficult to operate with a pigeon-holed view of the world, and we must start to combine different skill sets and knowledge in order to ride this wave. Mr. Lloyd Howell speaks to a progressively collaborative and geo-politically and technologically sensitive method of approach, with his own pathway a reflection of what globalization values. 

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Rachel Stocks, EVP of Global Premium Products and Benefits at American Express, on Luxury in the Digital Age

Rachel Stocks, EVP of Global Premium Products and Benefits at American Express, kicked off this year’s International Conference with a poignant look into company management and consumer relations in today’s world. Stocks spoke about her career path, how she worked to improve Amex’s equity and diversity, and how Amex handled the transition into a more digital, global, and fast-paced world.

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Leveraging a Global Alumni Network through Schwarzman Scholars

At the 45th International Conference, Business Today had the pleasure of speaking with Frederico Menino, a Schwarzman Scholars admissions officer, and Sarah Mortell, a graduate of the program, on how interested candidates can apply and how the program has evolved since its creation.

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The Digitalization of Farming with Dr. Mike Stern of the Climate Corporation

On April 23rd, 2019, Dr. Mike Stern, Head of the Climate Corporation, presented at Princeton University on the digital tools transforming the landscape of farming and the current challenges facing the agriculture industry.

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China and the Global Economy: A Conversation with Stephen A. Schwarzman

The rise of China and the implications for the world are immeasurable, a message which reverberated clearly when Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-founder of Blackstone, and founder of Schwarzman Scholars, spoke during his fireside chat with Business Today.

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Design Nation 2019: A Recap

On Friday, March 8th, Business Today held the 3rd iteration of Design Nation, an expenses-paid conference that explores the impact of design within career, business, and industry.

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