OCTOBER 2021 - 29TH EDITION
POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE SPECIAL EDITION
POWERHOUSE GLOBAL
Summit / AWARDs / Book Launch 2022
GLOBAL LEADERS OF 2021
CONTENTS Anthony C. Gruppo
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Farouk Khailann
15
Ross Swan
05
Aaron Sherinian
16
Dejan Stancer
06
Scott Blacklin
17
Inderjit Singh
07
Dr. Steven Bennet
18
Peter A. Bheda
08
Gary Gilliam
19
Ambassador Keita Cheick
09
Adel Mohammed Yousuf
20
Dr. Mansoor Alobeidli
10
John Gilmore
21
Gary Hensel
11
Ibrahim N. Al-Zu’bi
22
Mr. Surender Singh Kandhari
12
David W. Miller, PhD
23
Vin Lee
13
Eric Lowitt
24
Philip Chan
14
Interview with Julia Lagahuzere
25
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Anthony C. Gruppo
A
nthony is the CEO of Marsh Commercial.
Impact,” which has been proven to not only be
Marsh Commercial has over 2,000
effective but applicable to any organisation. This
colleagues based in over 50 branches
model offers a targeted approach for businesses to
throughout the U.K.
uncover challenges and create effective solutions.
Prior to joining Marsh Commercial, Anthony was the
Anthony has authored seven books which centre on
CEO of the Northeast region for Marsh & McLennan
both personal and organisational development. His
Agency, and led companies in Southwest, Southeast
works include Six Degrees of Impact, Creating Reality,
and West Coast of the US. In his current role at
Under Construction, Six Degrees the Journal, The
Marsh Commercial, Anthony is responsible for leading
Roots of Leadership, Pushers of the Possible and his
all employees, divisions, and operations. He has over
latest book The Pen & The Lens.
thirty years of experience driving profitable organic growth.
Connect with Anthony on: Twitter: @AnthonyCGruppo, Instagram @acgruppo or
Anthony is heavily involved in developing and
LinkedIn: Anthony C Gruppo
sustaining client relationships and brings his proprietary consultative model, “Six Degrees of
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Ross Swan
R
oss is a perceptive and responsive leadership
He works internationally, spanning a variety of
consultant, coach and trainer, with broad
industries around the globe with his projects
experience in varied industries worldwide,
encompassing many diverse cultural backgrounds.
including financial services, construction, energy,
Throughout the years, Ross has developed a growing
beauty products, logistics, distribution, retail,
desireto put an ongoing emphasis on bringing more
engineering, hospitality, airlines, and manufacturing.
soul into business and he believes that the most effective leaders are soul inspired.
Ross is also a dynamic speaker and podcaster with outstanding skills in communication, presentation,
You can catch Ross at
training, teambuilding, and interpersonal relations.
www.soul-inspiredleadership.com
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Dejan Stancer
M
r. Dejan Štancer was the initiator and
KSBC has become the Official Regional
founder of the Kazakh-Slovenian Business
Representative Office of Kazakh Invest in the region
Club (KSBC), together with entrepreneurs
of Central and South-Eastern Europe, having Mr.
from Slovenia and Kazakhstan. Mr. Štancer has been
Štancer as its Chairman with a mandate to help
a Secretary-General of the KSBC for more than 5
establish strong business and investment potential,
years and currently is a President of the organization.
between Central and SE Europe and Kazakhstan.
Immediately after taking over the presidency, Mr.
In 2020, Mr. Dejan Štancer was appointed as a
Štancer launched the reform of 'KSBC 2.0', which in
Chairman of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders
just a few years brought KSBC to one of the most
(GCBL).
developed and largest business clubs in Central and
The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL)
Southeastern Europe, which in 2019 already included
is a global coalition of CEOs, entrepreneurs,
more than 100 legal entities from 16 different
investors, and business leaders at all levels who
countries.
share a common vision: the sustainable well-being of
Mr. Štancer has many years of international business
business leaders, their businesses and the growth of
experience and rich entrepreneurial experience
the global economy.
including as an advisor to various European Union and global entities and renomeed business leaders.
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Inderjit Singh
I
nderjit has served as an ICAO airport development consultant in several countries of Asia, South-East Asia, Middle-East, Africa and South America. He was the CEO
of IGI Airport, New Delhi – the 16th busiest in the world. He has hands-on-experience of all functional aspects of administration and operations of a major international airport. He is an MBA, followed by advanced management course at “Henley-the Management College”, Oxford shire, UK, and on aviation management from the University of California, Berkeley, USA. He can be reached at inderjit.singh@aviationanalyst.net
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Peter A. Bheda PRINCIPAL AT PB GLOBAL ADVISORY LLC
K
As VP of Operations & Development for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, he provided global direction to the
nown as a fearless and dynamic leader with
most profitable division within Wyndham, consisting
over forty years of experience in the global
of 22 hotels with annual revenue exceeding $200
hospitality business, Mr. Bheda is revered in
million. In addition to his recent accomplishments, Mr.
the highest stature by his team of associates and
Bheda spent time as VP of Pakistan Service Limited
investors. Prior to establishing his own hospitality
and provided corporate oversight and operational
ownership and management firm in 2013, he excelled
expertise for Pearl Continental Hotels & Resorts, all
as SVP of Operations with Highgate Hotels and
of which were members of the “Leading Hotels of
oversaw 32 major assets across the United States,
the World”. Mr. Bheda holds an Executive Leadership
generating a total of $1.6 billion in revenue with Net
Certificate from Harvard Business School. He is a
Asset Value at $4.6 billion. He was instrumental in
professor at Boston University’s School of Hotel
bringing 13 branded and independent hotels to the
Administration and is simultaneously pursuing a
portfolio and was honored with the “Finest Westin
Master’s Degree from the institution.
Conversion” award by Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
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Ambassador Keita Cheick
K
eita Cheick is the founder and President
and essential equipment for the development of
of B.O.I. (Bridge Of Innovations). B.O.I. is a
critical sectors in Africa. M.KEITA continues to
company that identifies innovative start-ups
participate in many international conferences on
in Africa and supports them through its network
Africa and the ACP as contributor and panelist in
of Business Angels and Ventures Capital to initiate
international organizations: OECD, UNESCO, French
their emergence. To this day, have joined the
Ministry of Finance, World Bank, France and in the
bridge, six innovative start-ups in Africa. As part of
world. He is UNESCO's ambassador for the UNESCO
its HOPE FOR NEW AFRICA initiative and for the
event for Guinea, the book capital of the world.
promotion of entrepreneurship in Africa, Mr Keita
Since 2017, Mr. KEITA Cheick is ambassador of IHRC
plans to create with the international partners, the
(International Human Right Commission) in charge
P.E. (points entrepreneurship), a place of meeting of
of the Africa zone to follow the new strategy of this
entrepreneurship in agreement with the international
institution for the promotion of the good governance,
partners on convention of the states in each African
the prevention and the resolution of the conflicts, the
country. Mr. KEITA recently created OBA (Open
promotion education for all, sustainable development,
Business Africa), to promote partnerships and joint
the promotion of new technologies applied to
ventures between companies in the South and
education and education for all, the socio-economic
North for the establishment of new structures for
promotion of women for a better world. He is fluent
transforming local products and assembly factories
in English, Spanish, and French.
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Dr. Mansoor Alobeidli
D
r. Mansoor is a renowned personality across
Culture - 2021 (Awarded by H.H. Sheikh Juma bin
the World & UAE having various profiles
Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum)
circled around his name. A man with a clear
Middle East Beauty Ambassador (Awarded in USA,
vision and the right intention of serving people from
India & UAE)
various industries.
Global Ambassador of Fashion & Beauty (UPFB) (International Honor & award
His work, titles and awards that he has achieved
World Peace Ambassador (WPT)
during his service.
Middle East Regional Director Of World Beauty Congress
TITLES/ AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
World Health Awards - Achievers Awardee, 2021.
The Abrahamic Business Circle (Honorary Advisory)
Child Chapter - Honorary Advisory Board Member
PhD Studies LLC Accredited Degree Experts (Academic Advisory Board
He has been Awarded a Lifetime Membership and
Ambassador-Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club
Honorary Board Diplomate status for North American
Outstanding Contributions to the Middle East
Academy of Aesthetic.
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Gary Hensel
G
ary is a teacher and author. His last stop in
Global group. He has also won awards for excellence
the corporate world was as a Director of
in teaching at multiple academic institutions, Gary's
Human Resources for a midsize international
most recent books can be found on Amazon and on
manufacturing corporation. He then spent 20 years
his website, "Notes Too A Younger Me", "IAM: Two Of
in academia as a tenured Department Chair of
The Most Powerful Words", "ToughRoads", and the
Business, Management & Marketing with a midsize
soon to be released: "Lessons For A Spiritual Warrior".
U.S. College. Gary is presently writing and teaching
He teaches Master Classes all over the world and
about wisdom, new thought movement, and growth
posts the information for these on his website.
mindset. He has published 4 books and has won
Gary connects daily with over 135,000 readers and
awards for teaching, writing and as a social media
followers from all over the world on many social
influencer. Gary recently won an international award
media platforms.
as author of the year in London from the Powerhouse
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Mr. Surender Singh Kandhari
M
r. Surender Singh Kandhari is the Chairman and founder of the Al Dobowi Group. What started as an exploratory visit to Dubai in 1975 by Mr. Kandhari, led
to the creation of a multinational company with diverse business interests under his visionary leadership. His passion for excellence and integrity are cornerstones on which the Al Dobowi family is built. Mr. Kandhari is an active and respected leader both in business as well as in the community. He believes in giving back and has been recognized globally for his many philanthropic efforts. An avid golfer, he is a founding member of the Emirates Golf Club where he has served as the Golf Club Captain. He is also the Chairman of the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai, in which he played a founding role.
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Vin Lee
C
EO, Grand Metropolitan (Beverly Hill's family
They also own Gallery Rodeo, The Beverly Hills Cigar
office), A $7 billion AUM privately-held luxury
Club, and Beverly Hills Sports Car. Gallery Rodeo
goods holding company with a 130 brand
collects fine art including Picasso, Rembrandt, Renoir,
portfolio. Finlay Fine Jewelers is one of the largest
Klimt, and Rodin. Our Rodeo Collection added Willem
private jeweler groups in North America. Heilig-
de Kooning in 2015. The Beverly Hills Cigar Club is
Meyers is also one of the largest private furniture
a private group of individuals passionate about wine,
retailers in the United States. Dalgety PLC operates
spirits, food, and cigars. They participate in charity
the firms’ food and beverage brands including arable
auctions, celebrity events, and red carpet functions
and pastoral farming, IMASCO Ltd. tobacco interests,
and much more...
and Pushkin Caviar. In 2016 Dalgety included Frechef under its umbrella and began introducing Fruishi (Fruit Sushi).
Abundance cannot be tied to your bank account or lavish surroundings. Because, success and happiness are intangible they cannot be purchased or stolen."- Vin Lee www.powerhouseglobalmag.com
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Philip Chan
A
ward Winning Author of : "The
UNICEF Children's Champion
10-SECONDS SPEED MATHS
Member of Universal Peace Federation
TECHNIQUE'-The Guaranteed Path to
Dignity in Care Champion
Competence and Enjoyment in Maths"
529 Club Ambassador for Film & Media Professionals
Multiple Amazon Number One Best Sellers
Former Environmental Scientist/Researcher
Advisor to Government and Media
Patron of Canceractive
Member of APCTC (Association of Professional
Adviser/Mentor to TruLittle Heros Awards
Coaches, Trainers & Consultants) & ANLP
Former Adviser to Channel 4 TV Child Genius
Founding Member of The Intelligent Millionaires
Adviser/Connector for JTV and SKY TV
Network
Global Business Connector
Radio W.O.R.K.S. World - Jet Set Learning Host
Honorary Doctorate for Education Theophany
Member of Professional Speakers Academy (By
University Haiti
invitation only) Licensed Black Card Books Professional Speaker
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Farouk Khailann
F
arouk Khailann is an African Entrepreneur with
Investment Forum, Honorary advisor of Asia CEO
a strong commitment to Africa’s economic
Community, Board member of World Innovation
growth. He is the Chief Executive Officer
Alliance, Senior Advisor of Unimeier University (Italy),
of Premium Africa Holdings, an Africa focused
Board Member of UK- Liberia Chamber of Commerce,
investment holding company with assets and projects
and Vice Chairman of African Institute of Small Scale
in Ghana, Liberia, Gambia and Sierra Leone. The
Mining.
company operates in the areas of construction,
Farouk Khailann currently works closely with
agribusiness, financial technology, real estate, energy
the offices of five African presidents on various
and investment consultancy.
interventions geared towards the economic
In March 2019, Premium Africa Holdings established
transformation of their respective countries.
its presence in UAE as consultants to various
As Keynote/Guest speaker, Farouk Khailann has
individuals and organizations in facilitating trade and
spoken at various events including Global Business
investment between UAE and Africa.
Forum (Dubai), Meet the Farmers Conference,
Farouk Khailann holds a number of international
(Dubai), Global Summit of Sports (India) and West
appointments. He is the Deputy Executive Director
Africa Leadership Summit (Nigeria).
of Global Chamber of Business Leaders, Jury Member of US$1M Hult Prize Startup Challenge, Member of
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Aaron Sherinian
A
aron Sherinian serves as Vice-President for
through a period of intense global challenge and
Global Communications Transformation
change. During Aaron's tenure at the Foundation
at Philip Morris International. He joined
(2009-2017), the communications team won multiple
the company in 2018 as part of the PMI's
awards including being named “PR Team of the Year”
communications efforts supporting PMI's historic
by PR News. He was named by PR Week magazine as
transformation to a smoke-free future. His work
“Global Communicator of the Year” in 2015.
focuses on constructive engagement with civil
Aaron holds degrees from the Johns Hopkins
society groups and communications leaders. This
University (School of Advanced International
portfolio includes forging innovative communications
Studies – SAIS) and Brigham Young University,
alliances on topics related to innovation and
speaks Italian, Spanish, Armenian, and French. He
corporate transformation. Before joining PMI, Aaron
served as a volunteer missionary for the Latter-
served as Global Communications Director for the
day Saint (Mormon) Church and is active in his
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a global
local faith community. He and his wife Emily have
NGO affiliated with one of the most respected
lived in multiple countries since they married, but
faith-based organizations in the world. He oversaw
today have happily returned to where they first
all elements of corporate communications for AKDN
met - Washington, D.C. - now together with four
during the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga
children and a dog. He blogs on occasion at www.
Khan. Aaron served as Chief Communications and
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Scott Blacklin CEO & FOUNDER, BLACKLIN ASSOCIATES
global rollout from 2002 to 2010. As vice president,
S
Emerging Markets for Cisco Systems, Mr. Blacklin was
and international business development for
responsibilities included developing political support
companies, NGOs and governments to achieve
for internet-driven development in these countries,
their international growth objectives. Mr. Blacklin
and also for directing development fund resources
has particular experience with the challenges and
to these objectives, including the US Exim Bank,
opportunities facing technology companies as they
TDA, OPIC, IFC, the World Bank, and USAID as well
try to scale internationally and take advantage of an
as equity firms.Mr. Blacklin has devoted virtually all
unprecedented rollout of infrastructure and services
of his professional life to furthering commercial and
worldwide. Mr. Blacklin has developed an expertise in
political ties between the United States and emerging
using Washington’s unique assembly of international
markets, with particular experience in Russia and
funding and financing resources to advance the
Eastern Europe. Mr. Blacklin spent over ten years
international sales and development strategies for
in Eastern Europe and Russia, leading the Moscow
US and European companies, maximizing their global
offices of several US companies, including WJS
footprint. Mr. Blacklin played a key role in Cisco’s
Incorporated, Westinghouse Electric.
cott Blacklin, CEO and Founder of
responsible for driving sales of Cisco technology and
Blacklin Associates, Washington, D.C.,
services to public sector organizations in more than
providing international advisory services
130 countries. Based in Washington, Mr. Blacklin’s
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Dr. Steven Bennett DIRECTOR, GLOBAL GOVERNMENT PRACTICE SAS, INC.
of the United States’ most challenging security
A
National Bio surveillance Integration Center.
decisions, most recently as the Director of the
s the Global Government Practice lead,
Over the course of his career in Government, he
Steve Bennett is passionate about helping
led numerous efforts to provide analytic decision
governments around the world put their
support to senior officials in the White House and
data to work for the citizens they serve. In his current
across the U.S. Government. Steve is relentless in
role, he drives strategic industry positioning and
his commitment to helping governments improve
messaging in global government markets. A thought
decision making, and pursues better organization,
leader in decision science and the application of
management, and use of data as critical to that
analytics in government, Steve works to ensure that
endeavor.
analytics solutions at SAS deliver maximum value for
Steve holds a doctorate in Computational
governments around the world.
Biochemistry from Stanford, as well as undergraduate
Prior to SAS, Steve held a number of leadership
degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Caltech, and
positions during his 12 years in the U.S. Department
has authored a number of publications. When not
of Homeland Security. Following the events of
supporting improved analytics in government, he is
September 11th 2001, Steve led the design and
coaching youth soccer, leading children’s ministry at
application of quantitative analysis to inform some
church, or building something in his workshop.
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Garry Gilliam CEO, THE BRIDGE ECO-VILLAGE; CHARIMAN, EMPOWER THE BRIDGE FOUNDATION & FORMER NFL ATHLETE
G
arry graduated from Penn State University with multiple degrees (Business Development, Psychology and Advertising),
which he puts to good use in his post-professional football career. During his successful NFL football career (Seattle Seahawks / San Francisco 49ers), Garry learned valuable business and life lessons on the field that enhanced his character, perspective, focus and business acumen off the field. A serial entrepreneur and prolific businessman, Garry uses his businesses to not only complement and enhance one another, but he prioritizes community support through youth empowerment and mentorship, as well. With a belief that a community is only as strong as
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the services, resources and businesses which support it, Garry was determined to find ways to solve some of the biggest needs and fractures within society. It was while playing with the Seahawks that Garry first channeled his vision for a sustainable, mixed-use community eco-system into what is now The Bridge Eco-Village in Harrisburg. When complete, The Bridge Eco-Village will feature solutions to many of the problems facing underserved communities: housing, retail, co-working spaces, education opportunities, entrepreneurship incubators, urban agriculture, sports and entertainment. With plans to expand The Bridge model across the USA and Africa, Garry recognizes that ambitious plans for business expansion depend on meaningful collaboration, continued personal and professional development and the recognition that the businesses of the future must prioritize environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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Adel Mohammed Yousif CHAIRMAN, CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE DUBAI QUALITY GROUP
Additionally, Adel has a senior role in Strategy and
A
of Trustees for Circle of Hope UAE, a non-profit
del Mohammed Yousif is Chairman of the Continual Improvement Committee in Dubai Quality Group, under the oversight of the
Dubai Department of Economic Development and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Quality Group was established to develop and promote Quality and Business Excellences practices in the UAE, serving as a platform for networking, knowledge and the
Corporate Development for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and a member of the Board organization founded by Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, designed to provide education and entrepreneurial opportunity to women and youth in challenged regions, such as refugee camps. Adel holds MBA from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England. Adel is a strong advocate for ethics, integrity, and accountability in the workplace, and regularly mentors junior executives and youth in leadership, team building, and business ethics.
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John Gilmore PRESIDENT, BRANDTHUMB, INC
State University, where he received a full athletic
& FORMER NFL ATHLETE
scholarship and graduated as a four-year Football
J
Letterman. During his senior year, John was selected ohn Gilmore is an accomplished business
as team Captain and awarded the Hall Foundation
executive and former NFL athlete with a
Award, which honored him as the Nittany Lion’s
powerful reputation as a leader, innovator,
Outstanding Senior. John went on to a successful
humanitarian, and team player.
After a successful 10-year career in the NFL (Chicago Bears / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / New Orleans Saints).
John serves as the Founder and President of Brandthumb, a boutique marketing agency focused
Recognized for his strong sense of social
on building brands and developing innovative
responsibility, John has received several awards
strategies to achieve outstanding results.
including the NAACP Community Impact Award in
Brandthumb connects clients to a robust network
2010, and the Penn State Alumni Achievement award
of marketing experts, business professionals, and
in 2012. John continually strives towards giving back
influencers to drive brand recognition and loyalty.
to his community. He currently serves on the board of directors for Family Resources, a Florida-based
John began his football career at The Pennsylvania
nonprofit that provides crisis counseling, shelter, and a safe respite for runaway and homeless teens.
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Ibrahim N. Al-Zu’bi CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER MAJID AL FUTTAIM HOLDING
I
international amongst both governing bodies and our industry peers.
brahim Al-Zu’bi is the Chairman of the World
Author of How to ‘Net’ Positive, Ibrahim outlines how
Green Building Council and Chief Sustainability
Majid Al Futtaim embarked on its Net Positive journey
Officer at Majid Al Futtaim-Holding. In his current
and also provides a conceptual and practical blueprint
role, Ibrahim oversees the group-wide Sustainability
to help companies start their Net Positive journey.
strategy of Majid Al Futtaim and is in charge of raising
Ibrahim is the West Asia Coordinator of the United
the company’s Sustainability Profile in the Middle
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) UNESCO
East and globally. One of Ibrahim’s top priorities is to
Youth Xchange Project. Selected as one of the Top
develop and drive ‘Net positive’ sustainability strategy
100 Thought Leaders in Europe and the Middle East
across the company’s different business units.
by Center for Sustainability and Excellence in the US, he has taken sustainability and CSR initiatives to
Ibrahim joined Majid Al Futtaim Properties in 2011
another level in the Middle East and internationally
as the Head of Sustainability for Majid Al Futtaim
through awareness campaigns for environmental
Properties where he played a pivotal role in driving
issues, climate change and education programmes, as
sustainable real-estate practices across the business,
well as private sector engagement.
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David W. Miller, PhD DIRECTOR, FAITH & WORK INITIATIVE SENIOR PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIST IN ETHICS, AND LECUTURER PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
D
avid brings an unusual “bilingual” perspective to the classroom and the boardroom. Before receiving his Ph.D. in ethics and joining the
faculty at Princeton University, he spent 16 years in senior executive positions in international business and finance, including eight years in London. David is the Director of the Princeton University Faith & Work Initiative (FWI), a Senior Professional Specialist in Ethics, and a Lecturer. FWI is housed in the Keller Center for Innovation. In addition to his research, teaching, and programs, he also serves as an advisor to corporate CEOs and senior executives on ethics, values-based leadership, culture, and the
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role of faith at work. As a thought leader, many senior executives seek his counsel, and scholars, religious organizations, and the media seek his views. An article in the Wall Street Journal recently featured his work with one global client referring to him as the “on-call ethicist.” Prior to academia, David lived and worked in London, England for eight years, where he was a partner in a private equity firm that specialized in international investment management, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Before that he was a senior executive and director of the securities services and global custody division of HSBC Group, having held the same position at Midland Bank plc before its acquisition by HSBC. He moved to London as the managing director of the European operations of State Street Bank & Trust, a leading US securities services bank. OCTOBER 2021 - 29TH ISSUE
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Eric Lowitt
E
ric Lowitt is an advocate for sustainability, a
sustainable development, and collaboration. A
seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and author.
Clinton Global Initiative member firm, Nexus Global
Over the past two decades, Eric has built
Advisors serves as brainstormers and partnership
Accenture’s US sustainability consulting practice,
brokers among rivals and nontraditional bedfellows,
led Fidelity Investments M&A unit, helped launch a
and as trainers for employees, suppliers, and sales
successful venture fund, and has written two books
forces in order to discover new ways to grow, achieve
on the pragmatic ways to achieve environmental
greater levels of profitability, and to become agile and
and social sustainability. A deep believer in the
resilient as the future presents ever-expanding levels
importance of public/private partnerships, Eric is
of uncertainty.
keenly focused on building clean and sustainable
Eric is the author of The Future of Value, a book that
infrastructure to support job growth and durable
connects sustainability with competitive strategy
economic activity. He earned his MBA from The
and financial performance, as well as Collaboration
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Economy: How to Meet Business, Social and Environmental Needs and Gain Competitive
Eric is the CEO of Nexus Global Advisors, advising
Advantage. explores how six industries are
the world's most discerning CEOs and executive
collaborating with competitors, society and the public
leaders of NGOs on issues of competitive strategy,
sector for competitive advantage.
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INTERVIEW WITH:
JULIA LAGAHUZERE (JL) PGMAG: Julia, great to have you on today’s
putting the well-being of the team first, creating a
interview with Lady Anita. Please briefly introduce
safe space for dialogue and creativity.
yourself to our readers. PGMAG: As a leader, what would you suggest to JL: A great lover of culture, and opera in particular,
someone who is at the point of giving up on their
I have dedicated my life’s work to the creation,
dreams due to life challenges?
transmission and promotion of lyric art throughout the world. Being nominated "Femme de Culture
JL: Every individual situation is different and the pros
2020" was the wonderful recognition of these
and cons need to be weighed up carefully. I don’t
twenty years in the field. I have the strong belief that
believe in following one’s dreams to the detriment of
culture and creativity can transform the world for
everything else, even though total focus is needed to
the better, improve well-being and balance out social
reach the target. Life is extremely complex and one
injustice.
should rather follow a path to balance, whatever that might be, as opposed to chasing ideals that are often
PGMAG: How would you describe your style of
not what we thought they would be in the first place!
leadership?
Sometimes fulfilment comes in other forms.
JL: Solid and determined with a focus on kindness
PGMAG: Please tell us more about ‘Circular Culture’.
and respect. I trust in the strength of team work being listened to, but more importantly, listening.
JL: Circular Culture is an innovative project linking
A leader should illuminate the path forward whilst
the performing arts and circular economy values,
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Countries will have to decide between a local or global approach to recovery, without neglecting the smaller and medium companies, the heart of society that support a strong middle class. promoting climate protection and a better future for humanity through creative communication and shared goals. It is inspired by the Renaissance, where art, philosophy and science came together to advance civilization and a new way of seeing the world. This inspiration is pushed further here, for today’s world, with a strong societal engagement structured around the UN Sustainable Development Goals for a better future. Meaningful innovative technology is also an essential part of the mission and we collaborate with corporate
decide between a local or
partners who want to think
global approach to recovery,
differently.
without neglecting the smaller
PGMAG: What were the top
and medium companies, the
three authors that changed your
PGMAG: What are some of
heart of society that support a
life?
the steps needed for economic
strong middle class. This is also a
recovery in this challenged time
great chance to consolidate and
JL: Albert Camus for having the
(Covid-19)?
strengthen Europe. In my opinion
capacity to “illuminate the problem
an important step should be
of the human conscience in our
ensuring that growth leads to a
time”, whilst offering hope and a
JL: Countries will have to www.powerhouseglobalmag.com
more equitable society.
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certain redemption. James Baldwin for the striking
PGMAG: What was the best advice you have ever
juxtaposition of intimate personal challenges set in a
received, and by whom?
wider complex social setting. Haruki Murakami for his exquisite poetry and sentimental honesty that always
JL: Always believe in yourself. My mother.
leaves me breathless touching the depths of my soul. PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders? PGMAG: What would you say to your younger self? JL: Have the compassion, empathy and courage to JL: To try and live more in the present enjoying
put the greater good over any personal gain. We
special moments, as opposed to regretting the past
need to work in the same direction all together if we
or placing too much faith and hope in an uncertain
want to save our world and create a better future.
future. PGMAG: Thank you for your time – much PGMAG: What are some of the lessons that life has
appreciated
taught you as a leader? JL: Thank you for this wonderful platform allowing JL: That words and ideas are a good start but
leaders to express themselves and share their vision!
not enough. Only through actions leading to concrete measures can we make a real difference.
PGMAG: Please share your links with us.
Also inspiration and guidance can come from the unlikeliest sources so always be open to listening and
JL: www.operaforpeace.org @operaforpeace
learning!
#operaforpeace #circularculture
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN GLOBALLY (03RD APRIL 2021) Powerful Global Women Foundation in collaboration Royalty Kids Montessori School present A one day easter retreat for children and teenagers. Theme of the program was: The Total Child. The program includes reason for the season, cinema, POP quiz, music, baking and losts more. Mrs. Josephine, Phillip Itsuokor (Proprietress, Royalty Kids) was present as host. Over 100 children were in attendance during the program.
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION CHILDREN RETREAT EVENT (12TH SEPTEMBER 2020) We had various workshops for them during the gathering. We also gave facemasks each child that was in attendance. Over one hundred children attended the event. They were all fed as part of our tradition to do. A massive thank you to Ross Swan for supporting our mission. This project was led by our amazing Vice-president (Mrs Josephine Itsuokor).
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION COVID-19 PROJECTS As part of PGWF mission to support more families during this challenged time, we have been able to hold two projects (one in April and the other on 13th July 2020). We distributed food supplies to several families and orphanage homes. Our team lead by Mrs Josephine Itsuokor (Vice-president of PGWF) made these projects a success. We will continue to reach out to more families through the support of our global partners.
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Powerful Global Women Foundation (Powerhouse Charity) was founded in 20l6 in Nigeria, West Africa, by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw. The core objective of this organization is to transform the lives of women and children, through various projects centred around the need of the service group. In 20l6 Lady Anita single handedly fed over 400 children as part of “project feed l000 children globally”, and held an empowerment conference for the women. Through this project, so many women have gone to do great things with the knowledge they gained from the event. She recently held a life transforming event for women in Lagos, Nigeria as part of International women’s month celebration 20l8. The turnout was very encouraging. She is working towards supporting more families to keep their children and wards in school through” project back-to-school” starting in September 20l8. We are seeking for global support from individuals and organisations who would love to be a part of this service to humanity. 34 OCTOBER 2021 - 29TH ISSUE
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CHARITY PROJECT As part of our Global Annual commitment, we were able to successfully complete project feed the children 2019 mission. Over 150 children were fed at this year’s event. Powerful Women Global Foundation (PGWF ) is a charity set up by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw in 2016. The service users are women and children. To support PGWF, please email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com
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