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A New Vision of Water Quality with H2Ok Innovations, the Winners of the 2019 Impact Challenge

In the environmental industry, it is extremely difficult to strike a balance between product efficiency and market viability; improvements on one end often require a sacrifice on the other. However, a team of students from Harvard and Brown have successfully transcended this stereotype with their startup H2Ok Innovations, which offers a host of technologies that perform a nearly instantaneous analysis of organic and chemical contaminants in water samples. Their fusion of data analytics with consumer accessibility has already led them to garner several accolades.

Curating Personalization in Hospitality with Ed Scheetz, CEO of Chelsea Hotels

In the words of Ed Scheetz, “Personal service is the new luxury. It’s not more marble or gold faucets or fancy chandeliers, but it’s being recognized that you’re treated in a place where you should be.”

When You Do Good Work, Good Things Will Happen: Career Wisdom From John Lemmex, VP and CFO of Covestro

John Lemmex, VP and CFO of Covestro’s US operations, has worked in the chemical industry for more than three decades. He received a degree in chemistry from McMaster University and later pursued an MBA degree from Syracuse University. Both chemistry and business have played an integral role in Mr. Lemmex’s career and he has noted the many similarities between both disciplines. For him, “accounting was very much like chemistry, it involved a lot of balancing and logic”.

Patti Brennan, Founder and CEO of Key Financial, on the Importance of Perseverance

Over the course of her professional life, Patti Brennan went from being a nurse to being President and CEO of one of America’s leading independent financial companies. “How did I do that?” she asked at the start of her executive seminar. The attendees looked around, baffled. How did she do that?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Henson Orser on the Pivot of Western and Eastern Markets

Business Today’s 44th International Conference had the opportunity to feature Henson Orser, who serves as the Global Head of Wholesale Senior Relationship Management at Nomura.

Event Coverage, All, Interviews, International ConferenceAmy WangDecember 19, 2018international, china, us, leadership, markets, finance

Reputation and the Value of a Phone Call: an Interview with Ronen Schwartzman

Mr. Ronen Schwartzman, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ten Capital Advisors, lead an executive seminar at Business Today’s 44th International Conference.

Closet in the Cloud: A Fireside Chat with Anushka Salinas, CRO of Rent the Runway

At Business Today’s 44th International Conference, Anushka Salinas, CRO of Rent the Runway, gave insight to how Rent the Runway has been consistently challenging the evolving fashion space.

Redefining Talent: a Conversation with Fiona Kwok

Fiona Kwok is the Head of Talent Acquisition for the Americas at Standard Chartered Bank. The following interview describes Ms. Kwok’s thoughts on the future of recruiting in the banking industry.

BT Events, Interviews, Event Coverage, International ConferenceEmily ChestonDecember 3, 2018career, recruiting, talent

A Conversation with Thierry Prissert, CEO of Breitling

Founded in 1884, Breitling is a watch company with a storied history in the aviation field.

Diversity in the Future Workplace

While working at prestigious companies may bring a good income and bragging rights, Susan Lyne, the founder of BBG Ventures, advises students to consider factors such as diversity when deciding where to work.

Adobe’s Mala Sharma: Be Courageous. Be Creative. Be Humble.

According to Mala Sharma, VP/GM of Creative Cloud at Adobe, it’s a simple fact that you have to be creative to be an artist. But you don’t have to be an artist to be creative.

Seeing the Forest From the Trees: An Interview with Mark Lieberman, CEO of Viamedia

Mark Lieberman, President and CEO of Viamedia, is an optimist. The future of work will be more productive, more rewarding, and more challenging, he said.

Students Today: Global Leaders Tomorrow

Schwarzman Scholars is an internationally renowned scholarship program that allows selected students to enroll in Tsinghua University under Schwarzman College.

An Interview with John Kooyman, VP at Colgate-Palmolive

As John Kooyman sat down for his interview, he exhibited a smile with perfectly white teeth, which is quite understandable as he is the VP of Marketing in North America for Colgate-Palmolive.

BT Events, Event Coverage, Interviews, International ConferenceMark AgostinelliNovember 21, 2018marketing, career, business, colgate