Moran Center for Global Leadership Annual Review 2019-2020

MORAN CENTER for GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Annual Review

INSIDE | Graduate Programs Span the Globe p. 8 | Leading PDIB Immersion to Peru p. 16 | MCGL Outlines Strategic Plan p. 19

Message from the Directors Around the World: Global Programs Leadership, Conferences and Recognition In the Classroom and Extracurricular Initiatives In the Community: Outreach and Service Among the Academe: Thought Leadership Within the Center: Stakeholders, Partners and Supporters

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Katelyn Tsai ’22 VSB and Arushi Bhatia ’22 VSB hike The Dragon’s Back trail in Hong Kong On the cover: MCGL immersion explores Machu Picchu

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MESSAGE FROM

The Directors

From Left: JONATHAN P. DOH, PhD Associate Dean of Research; Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business; Co-Faculty Director, Moran Center for Global Leadership MICHELLE CASARIO, PhD Assistant Professor, Economics; Co-Faculty Director, Moran Center for Global Leadership KIM CAHILL Director, Moran Center for Global Leadership

THIS ACADEMIC YEAR has seen unprecedented challenges for the Moran Center for Global Leadership (MCGL) and our celebration of global leaders has never felt more relevant. Our reflection on the Center’s international programs and initiatives makes us nostalgic for a time when we were able to travel freely and engage in cultural and scholarly exchange.

At the time of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced dramatic changes in educational systems worldwide. International students found themselves trapped in their host countries while others scrambled to make alternative plans without hopes of receiving a student visa. Students whose study abroad experiences ended abruptly are still trying to process their experiences while others mourn opportunities that have been canceled or postponed. International educators are focusing on supporting students both here and abroad while trying to map a new course for an uncertain future.

Attention has also been directed toward deeply entrenched systemic societal challenges related to racism and the historical inequities in our society, underscoring that despite collective aspirations for a more diverse, multicultural and open society, we still have a long way to go toward this goal.

The Center has continued to advance global awareness, understanding and knowledge.

We championed several new initiatives designed to enhance resources for our international student population and continued our Professional Development in IB immersion. In January, MCGL Advisory Council members, faculty, staff and students traveled to Lima and Cuzco, Peru to experience the exciting economic and societal transition of that country. MBA students had an opportunity to travel in early March but all other study abroad programming has since been suspended, postponed or canceled through the end of the calendar year.

Domestically, business students participated in an International Business Case Competition to gain real-world experience in a competitive global environment while nonbusiness students seeking an international business credential were encouraged to apply for the new Global Business Concentration launched and managed by MCGL. This global crisis has spotlighted the importance of international exchange as one of the purest forms of “soft� diplomacy. It has alerted us that we live in an interconnected world where our well-being and survival depends on global cooperation. We recognize that international education must be reimagined for a future when the meaning of borders is changing, and when the world and the planet need globally educated citizens.

MCGL extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to all stakeholders, including our Advisory Council members and generous donors, students, parents, colleagues, outreach partners and University leadership for their continued support. Our collective effort and commitment to global education will provide new opportunities as we navigate an uncertain global environment.

Stay healthy and hopeful!

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AROUND THE WORLD

Global Programs

CENTER RECOGNIZES GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FELLOWS GRADUATES ALEXANDRA LILLY ’20 VSB Participating in the Global Leadership Fellows Program has allowed me to contextualize my study abroad experiences with different leadership and culture theories. By taking advantage of study abroad opportunities, I have been able to step out of my comfort zone and challenge my ways of thinking, making me a more adaptive student, person and professional.

Thank you, MCGL! Your support and the GLF program made all the difference to my Villanova experience.”

PAOLO CAPONONG ’20 VSB By combining relevant coursework with study abroad experiences in Singapore, Rome and Shanghai, the Global Leadership Fellows Program has strengthened my international curriculum and developed my global acumen. The international training and experience support my pursuit of a career in global business.”

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MCGL is honored to recognize four outstanding students that graduated with the Global Leadership Fellows (GLF) distinction: Paolo Caponong ’20 VSB, Alexandra Lilly ’20 VSB, Greg Morrison ’20 VSB and TJ Reed ’20 VSB. Paolo received the Bartley Medallion for Marketing in recognition of outstanding achievement. It is the highest distinction the school can bestow and serves as a visible reflection on the contribution made by the recipient to the life of the school and community.

EACH OF THE GLF GRADUATES has benefited from a mentor relationship with an MCGL Advisory Council member. They have all completed the requirements for an International Business co-major and functional major, studied abroad twice, and completed at least one international internship. One GLF senior studied abroad three times while three graduates completed three different internships each during their college career.

Two GLF graduates triple-majored and together completed minors in Arabic, Asian Studies, Chinese

Language and Cultural Studies, and Latin American Studies with an average GPA of 3.7. Collectively, the 2020 GLF graduates have studied and interned across six countries including Chile, China, Ireland, Italy, Singapore and the UK. They have developed language proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

In addition to leading in the classroom, GLF graduates participated in numerous service initiatives and served as the president of five different student professional organizations, including the foundation of two new groups.

Post-graduation, Caponong has secured a sales training position with Ethicon, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Medical Device Company.

Lilly has accepted a position with PwC Capital Markets in Accounting Advisory Services. Best wishes to Morrison as he has plans to get married and relocate to attend the University of the Americas in Puebla, Mexico to study governance and globalization.

Reed will work for one year with an international law firm before attending law school in the fall of 2021.

GREG MORRISON ’20 VSB

TJ REED ’20 VSB

Having the opportunity to be a part of the GLF Program provided me with an expanded global perspective and strongly fueled my desire to seek a future that revolves around global betterment. I have been equipped with not only the drive but also the understanding that is necessary to live and work abroad while making a global impact.

MCGL urges students to seek global opportunities that they may have never considered. With their help, I received a Freeman Foundation Scholarship to complete an internship in Shanghai, China. As a Pell Grant recipient, I never would have been able to take advantage of this opportunity without their help.”

When I look back at my time at Villanova, it is hard for me to point to a structure that has helped me orient my academic and professional career more than the GLF program. I have been incredibly fortunate to take advantage of the people and experiences that the program streamlines, and in these international settings, I have found the values I want to build the rest of my life around. My time abroad helped me grow academically and emotionally in ways I could have never imagined. I am grateful for Kim Cahill’s leadership and the work of MCGL that was the vehicle that made this all possible.”

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Global Programs

RAMMRATH FUND SUPPORTS GLOBAL INITIATIVES THE HERBERT G. RAMMRATH Endowed

Fund for Global Initiatives and International Scholarships was developed in 2008 to provide financial resources to support global programs and underwrite scholarships for business students. Scholarships support international students attending VSB as well as outgoing VSB students’ participation in a study abroad experience.

MCGL oversees and administers this fund and is grateful for Mr. Rammrath’s generous philanthropy. This year, more than $25,000 in Rammrath Scholarships were awarded to nine students. Three international students from Vietnam and Honduras received funding for the academic year while six undergraduate students collectively studied abroad in Copenhagen, Florence, Lisbon, Milan and Urbino.  In a note to Mr. Rammrath, Yeralmi Massiel Valladares Fernandez ’20 VSB stated, “Beyond easing some financial stress, the scholarship showed me that international students in the business world are being looked after by kindhearted and global-minded individuals like Mr. Rammrath.”

 Hailing from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Vy Nguyen ’20 VSB shared the following with her donor: “I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity as the scholarship really makes a difference as I continue my academic and professional journey in America. With the scholarship, I can afford to spend a bit less time at my work-study place and consequently have more time for my internship, my studies, extracurricular activities in Villanova and my friends.”

Once a year, Mr. Rammrath travels to campus to attend the endowed scholarship dinner and to personally meet with the students and engage them in conversation about their international experiences. The students are always eager to discuss these transformative experiences and to thank their donor individually.

CRUSE INTERNATIONAL FORMER MCGL ADVISORY COUNCIL member Ron Cruse ’77 CLAS continues to generously support international fellowships in memory of Sergey Kuzminykh, a close colleague and friend. This program awards fellowships annually for undergraduate student involvement in nontraditional global study and experience. This year, two students received a total of $10,000 in funding to support summer service-learning internships in Botswana and Ecuador.  ISAIAH GABRIEL ’20 CLAS, a Global Interdisciplinary Studies/Africana Studies major, utilized his fellowship to travel outside of the US for the first time and intern with a community public health program in Gaborone, Botswana.  KELLI COOPER ’20 COE, an Electrical Engineering major with a minor in Biomedical Engineering, interned in San Cristóbal, Ecuador with Elec Galápagos, the local electric utility company. She designed solar panels to harness renewable energy and volunteered at the local schools to educate children about sustainability practices.

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CENTER EXPANDS MAYMESTER PROGRAM TO GERMANY inaugural Sydney Maymester program launched last year, MCGL Director Kim Cahill partnered with Professor of Practice and Information Systems Faculty Director Sue Metzger to develop a second Maymester program in Berlin featuring another required course, VSB 2006 Strategic Information Technology. Cahill and Metzger received a $5,000 grant award from IES Abroad to subsidize student fees.

A required course in Villanova’s School of Business curriculum, Strategic Information Society introduces students to global enterprise systems and concepts and the significant role technology plays in not only corporate operations but also innovation and strategic decision-making.

Because the foundation of enterprise computing and digital transformation is rooted in the ethical management and valuation of data, students will work with enterprise systems, large data sets and business intelligence tools.

From tech giants like Google, Apple and Facebook to local success stories including music streaming service SoundCloud and to-do list app Wunderlist, Berlin is spawning a diverse range of technology firms that employ thousands of people across the city. Young creators, entrepreneurs and founders are flocking to the German capital to be part of a healthy growing ecosystem. Of the 1,837 tech companies counted in the 2017 German Startup Monitor, 350 were based in Berlin, and nearly 15% of all founders were foreign. Berlin—Europe’s thriving Silicon Allee—is the ideal classroom setting for students to study IT theory in a practical setting all while experiencing real-world applications.

Metzger commented, “The opportunity to have students experience information technology in support of day-to-day processes at a BMW plant one day and see it as the basis for innovation at an entrepreneurial company like SoundCloud the next makes this Maymester an exciting, handson and meaningful approach to learning. Berlin provides an opportunity to visit the Reichstag and apply historical events that drive the EU’s Global Data Protection Regulations relative to a very different approach to data privacy in the US. This is an opportunity for students to truly value the interconnectedness of today’s business world because of technology.”

BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS of the

Metzger mined her former colleagues at SAP to secure a corporate site visit at the SAP Innovation Center in Potsdam. Cahill was able to leverage her Fulbright IEA network to identify potential academic partners at Freie Universität Berlin and HIIG (Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society) to include a networking opportunity for Villanova students to engage with local German students.

The program attracted 25 students from business and liberal arts, many of whom had not studied abroad previously, and was scheduled for May 10–25. In addition to academic lectures, planned site visits also included a BMW plant tour, SAP, SoundCloud, Bosch, the Reichstag, the Museum for Communications and German Historical Museum.

Unfortunately, the program was canceled due to the pandemic but MCGL plans to relaunch this program in May 2021.

FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED Gabriel shared, “My experience in Botswana has been transformative to my thinking about my position in the world as a global citizen. The community public health program gave us insight into the interdisciplinary approaches to providing health care in a free and universal health care system. Observing the resourcefulness of the health care providers in understaffed settings helped debunk stereotypes about African countries that I have both heard and even thought to be true. I observed dedicated health practitioners, a government committed to putting policies and strategies in place to combat infectious disease, and citizens invested in the health care system to provide quality treatment and care.”

Cooper commented, “This experience changed me professionally by gaining hands-on experience in a place where things are not easy to achieve, and problems can occur frequently. My internship provided me with experience that I could never get working for a company in the US. I had the chance to be part of an ongoing renewable energy project that will help protect the biodiversity and enchantment of the islands. The people on San Cristóbal have changed me immensely through their culture and kindness, making me even more passionate about my work in the Galápagos. I have made memories with many new friends that will last a lifetime.”

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AROUND THE WORLD

Global Programs

GRADUATE PROGRAMS SPAN THE GLOBE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC forced the cancellation of some of the scheduled VSB Graduate immersions, such as Vietnam and Singapore, but MBA students were able to travel to multiple countries across the globe as part of the Global Practicum experience, a required capstone class. Students focus on global management challenges and opportunities in the classroom and then travel abroad to gain a deeper understanding of how

MBA students on a desert safari in Dubai

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these issues play out in practice. While abroad, they visit with companies, tour factories and facilities, meet with business and political leaders, and immerse themselves in the culture and history of their destinations.

In Morocco and Portugal, Global Practicum students met with representatives from the following companies: Project Soar Morocco, Jnane Tamsna Hotel, real estate developer

MBA students at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa

“Recent events have certainly laid bare the interconnected nature of our world.

As we have all watched the pendulum swing between poles of globalization and isolation, one thing has remained consistent: Villanova students’ desire and ability to engage globally in a meaningful way. The career and personal values of an international experience are clear, but what is most striking is the transformation you witness as students become curious anthropologists, cultural and organizational boundary spanners, and, ultimately, global business leaders —Manuel A. Nuñez, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs in their own right.”

Downtown Hotel Corporation, Sultan Tea and the Damandis Group, Swissport Maroc Aviation Services, beverage company Sumol+Compal, Startup Lisboa, and Julia Kemper Wines.

of Helsinki, Wärtsilä Smart Technologies, e-Estonia Briefing Centre Innovation Hub, manufacturing company Cleveron, startup accelerator Startup Wise Guys and Liviko Distillery.

In South Africa, Global Practicum students met with representatives from the following companies: The Airplane Factory, eKasi Entrepreneurs, Khayelitsha Cookies and Thokozani winery.

During the 2019–20 winter break, Sohail Chaudhry, PhD, professor, and Peggy Chaudhry, PhD, associate professor, both from Management & Operations, led a group of MBA and undergraduate students on an immersion experience to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Immersion elective course has been offered to MBA students as an elective since 2010 whereas this was the first time that the undergraduate students participated in the program. Academic lectures at the American University in the Emirates were coupled with corporate site visits and cultural activities including a private tour of the Al Rawabi Dairy Company and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Excursions to the souks allowed students to interact with local small business owners to enhance their immersion experience.

Global Practicum students in Brazil and Panama met with representatives from the following companies: business law firm Veirano Advogados, bus manufacturer Marcopolo, Cisco Co-Innovation Center in Rio, Western Union, Panama Canal Authority, consumer goods company Grupo Rey and GlaxoSmithKline.

In Finland and Estonia, Global Practicum students met with representatives from the following companies: investment company Business Finland Oy, Nokia, Cisco, Integrated Carbon Observation System, Port

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LEADERSHIP, CONFERENCES

And Recognition MCGL CELEBRATES

STUDENT WORKER AND GLOBAL SCHOLAR PAOLO CAPONONG ’20 VSB hails from Yonkers, NY, is a Presidential Scholar, and majored in Marketing, International Business and Business Analytics with minors in Chinese, Asian Studies and Honors. During his time at Villanova, he studied and interned in four countries. When he was on campus, Caponong worked for MCGL for four years.

Last summer, he completed a Frontline Field Sales internship in 3M’s Electrical Markets Division in New York.

How did your work at the Moran Center for Global Leadership (MCGL) influence your college experience?

The time I spent as a student worker at MCGL was incredibly meaningful and rewarding. Not only did it help shape my global acumen and professional skills, my affiliation provided unique and valuable access to opportunities that I would never have experienced otherwise. I presented before many audiences and stakeholders, sharing my international experiences with alumni, prospective students and parents, and fellow students. I helped to support and market MCGL events and informed students of the many opportunities and scholarships funded by the Center.

Working at MCGL has given me a special home within VSB. I always feel welcomed and comfortable upon arrival, and it is a place where I feel like I belong. Villanova has always been praised for its strong community and working at MCGL has only strengthened that sense of community for me.

You studied abroad in Singapore, Italy, China and Peru during your undergraduate career at Villanova.

How did these experiences shape your academic goals and career aspirations?

As part of the freshman Global Citizens program, I was tasked with developing a business plan and delivering a pitch for my own startup in the Singaporean market. While this project was challenging, the experience fueled my entrepreneurial spirit, especially within a global context. While in Rome, my most memorable education came during a cooking class. Italy is well known for its culinary experiences and this class gave me a better understanding of just how much effort is put into perfecting every dish. I learned that their patient and attentive approach to cooking can be observed in the way they conduct business. During my summer internship in Shanghai, I was asked to develop an internal marketing campaign to boost company culture through increased interdepartmental communication.

My research and analysis highlighted the differences in power distance between the corporate cultures of the US and China. This made it difficult for the American VP to lead and connect with an almost entirely native Chinese workforce. This exercise clearly demonstrated how critical cross-cultural communication skills are to succeed in global business. Finally, my experience on the MCGL Immersion in Peru with the TECHO community service visit to the Pamplona Alta community was unforgettable and eye-opening.

I was able to work alongside residents and observe the joy and pride members of the community

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Paolo Caponong ’20 VSB

maintained despite their rather difficult circumstances. It made me realize how much I take for granted in life, and how I should be more appreciative of my many blessings.

These four different international experiences have shown me the opportunities that are out there for me to make an impact on the world, as well as the knowledge and skills to get there. As a result, my experiences have influenced the selection of my majors and minors and my career choice, while also reaffirming a lifelong desire to work globally.

Tell us about your relationship with your GLF mentor, Steve DeRose.

I consider myself tremendously fortunate to have been paired with Steve DeRose ’76 VSB through the Global Leadership Fellows Program. I have benefited in so many ways from his global and professional knowledge and experience. Steve is always available to me through phone calls and text conversations in between our in-person coffee chats every time he returns to campus. His advice has helped guide my understanding of myself, my values and the type of life I want to live. He has given me a great sense of direction in choosing what skills to develop and in selecting a career path that best suits me. Steve introduced me to sales as a career option and that led me to begin my career as a sales trainee. I have learned a lot from Steve and will continue to look up to him as both a mentor and a friend, as we continue our relationship into the future.

MCGL CHAIRMAN

STEVE DEROSE IS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PERSONIFIED

Steve DeRose ’76 VSB and Paolo Caponong ’20 VSB

STEVE DEROSE ’76 VSB is the retired vice president of Global Customer Development Excellence for Unilever, a position he assumed in early 2010. This position was the culmination of a 35-year career with Unilever and its predecessor organizations. In his most recent role, DeRose had responsibility for developing and deploying global customer retailer strategies, leading the global Centers of Excellence, and identifying new capabilities and technologies for Unilever’s vast network of selling organizations around the world.

We sat down with DeRose to learn more about his global career trajectory, experiences with MCGL and perspectives on global leadership.

Can you share a bit about your global career path and key developments along the way?

I began my career as a sales representative in the Philadelphia market for Lever Brothers in 1977. Over the next two decades, I advanced through the ranks of sales management working the New York, Los Angeles and Chicago/Midwest markets. In my initial VP role with the Lipton Company in 1999, I began to explore what other Unilever companies in the Americas and Europe were doing effectively, and launched a new go-to-market scheme for Unilever Best Foods

in the US. By late 2009, it was time to advance the initiative, the discipline and the execution to Unilever businesses around the world. For the next several years, I traveled the world, working with our largest global businesses and their leadership teams and board members. I learned about their challenges, best practices and the execution platforms that fit their business. The remainder of the 190 countries where Unilever operates would soon follow.

How did you first learn about the Center?

In 2009, I was first approached to join the Center for Global Leadership Advisory Council. It had been too long since I had connected with my alma mater and I have never looked back.

I have been a member of the Center’s advisory council for 10 years and am currently in my seventh year as chair. MCGL has progressed in so many ways in the last decade. The diversity of advisory council members has increased while the visibility and reputation of the Center has continued to grow, all with the support of the outstanding leadership team of Jonathan, Michelle, Kim and Gloria.

What were some of the more rewarding experiences you have had during your tenure with the Center?

It is difficult to choose which of my engagements with MCGL have been the most rewarding. The opportunity to have a mentoring relationship with Alejandro Arroyo ’14 VSB, Allison Meade ’16 VSB, Erica Chuong ’17 VSB, Paolo Caponong ’20 VSB and Diya Sharma ’22 VSB has been, and continues to be, one of the most fulfilling experiences. I believe mentoring arrangements provide our students with a sounding board and a connection, one where the student and the mentor can share real life experiences and ideas about their campus, career and personal life.

In 2014, we embarked on the Center’s first professional development program to Panama.

Building on that success, we have now led programs for more than 100 alumni, faculty, staff, guests and students to Cuba, Colombia and Peru. I cannot say enough about how powerful these immersions are in gaining firsthand knowledge of the people, the culture, and the social and economic challenges they face.

These educational programs have not only created an opportunity for me to develop meaningful relationships and build lasting friendships, but have given me a rare glimpse of a country and its people that I would never have been able to experience as a tourist or on a business trip.

What do you see ahead for MCGL? The Center must continue to provide global opportunities, networking, internships, site visits and connections to business leaders and students to ready them for the challenges they will face. With the impacts of the current pandemic still unfolding, it will take new and creative ideas for how we work together in the new business world. Villanova must be on the leading edge of these solutions and the Moran Center for Global Leadership is just the catalyst to make it happen. villanova.edu/MCGL | 11

LEADERSHIP, CONFERENCES

And Recognition Center Staff

In The News  JONATHAN DOH, PhD, has assumed additional responsibilities overseeing VSB’s global initiatives, along with his research portfolio, in his formal appointment as associate dean of Research and Global Engagement. In this role, Dr. Doh will oversee and coordinate VSB’s global activities with other Colleges and the provost’s office. The formalization of Dr. Doh’s global responsibilities will provide opportunities for further engagement of international partners in research and related global initiatives.

Dr. Doh was interviewed on NPR’s Marketplace regarding the implications of the proposed US-Japan trade agreement and on the imposition of tariffs on smartwatches and other electronic goods, and quoted in the Columbia Missourian regarding the potential benefits of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Dr. Doh presented his research at the Academy of Management meeting in Boston and the Academy of International Business conference in Copenhagen, and was the keynote speaker at a ceremony in Urbino, Italy launching cooperation between VSB and the University of Urbino PhD in Global Studies. Dr. Doh was also appointed general editor of the Journal of Management Studies, a leading general management journal.  MICHELLE CASARIO, PhD, received the VSB Media Relations Rising Star Award for her contributions to local and national media outlets around international trade and trade policies. Dr. Casario was a regular contributor to CBS MoneyWatch on US-China trade relations, including the US-China tariff war and the phase-one trade deal between the US and China.

She appeared on ABC and NBC news to discuss the impact of the recently ratified USMCA trade agreement. Dr. Casario was also featured in an indepth report on the impact of tariffs on supply chains in CQ Researcher and in a CQ Magazine cover story on the impact of tariffs on the auto industry.

Dr. Casario was awarded a VSB Teaching Innovation Grant to develop a new course focused on the Asia-

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Pacific region to be delivered as an Intensive Course Abroad in Southeast Asia. The new course will build on the inaugural Sydney Maymester program developed as part of a previous grant.  KIM CAHILL was elected to serve a three-year term as Membership chair for CUIBE (Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education) and was also selected to present at the CUIBE Annual Conference. Cahill was a panelist at The Forum on Education Abroad virtual conference in a session titled “It’s Never Too Early to Go Abroad” that highlighted the positive and enduring impact study abroad has on first-year students.

Cahill was successful in renewing the Freeman Foundation Grant, which will provide an additional $400,000 in scholarships to students who study abroad and intern in East and Southeast Asia. She was also awarded a $5,000 IES Abroad STEM grant to be applied to the new Berlin Maymester initiative.

Cahill collaborated with colleagues across the University to help secure eight coveted internships for Villanova students with NBC Universal at the Tokyo Olympics, which have been postponed to next summer. She was also nominated to serve as a mentor for the Center for Faith and Learning Scholars Program and serves as a volunteer in the Villanova University Essay Review Program.  GLORIA ANGEL was awarded the VSB Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award recognizing her efforts in engaging our international student population and enhancing their experience on campus. Angel implemented International Student Community Luncheons during the fall and spring semester breaks and she oversees the MCGL Mentoring Program that pairs Global Leadership Fellows with incoming freshmen from abroad. Angel is an active member of the Committee for International Student Professional Development, helping to organize multiple programs during the year that benefit our international students.

IN THE CLASSROOM AND

Extracurricular Initiatives

Center Launches Global Business Concentration MCGL DEVELOPED VSB’S FIRST multidisciplinary concentration for non-business students seeking a global business credential. The Global Business Concentration (GBC) requires four international business (IB) courses or a combination of study abroad and three IB courses with foreign language proficiency. The application process is competitive, and students must complete macroand micro-economics to apply.

The multidisciplinary GBC encourages interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship and allows VSB to fully leverage its global resources to the benefit of its IB co-majors and students from across the University interested in a global business credential. “MCGL believes that all students should have exposure to and develop an appreciation of

culture, political systems, religious traditions and economic institutions to become thoughtful and effective global citizens,” said Michelle Casario, PhD, MCGL co-faculty director and assistant professor of Economics.

MCGL Director Kim Cahill launched the application process in May and will oversee the GBC initiative with Dr. Casario and guidance from a committee consisting of departmental representatives and deans from VSB and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Cahill stated, “The GBC supports a curriculum that inspires a global perspective and an informed respect for the differences among people and culture. It encourages interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship and prepares global citizens to contribute to a just and peaceful world.”

Opening IB courses to non-business students will deepen and strengthen the IB program and positions VSB in a servant-leadership role while developing leaders for a better world.

Increased diversity in the classroom will enhance the overall learning experience for everyone. Students outside of the business school will boost their competitiveness with a global business credential in an increasingly interconnected and international world. MCGL will incorporate GBC students into a variety of its extracurricular offerings with the Global Leadership Fellows Program, including global networking events and IB case competitions.

“Pairing my economic major and Spanish minor with the Global Business Concentration will further my goal of working in global operations. I believe participating in this exciting new program will offer me unique opportunities to prepare for success at both Villanova and the global marketplace,” said Rachel Jennings ’21 VSB.

Center Hosts Annual Globalization Panels ON SEPTEMBER 27TH, the Moran Center for Global Leadership hosted its annual series of panels on globalization for more than 550 Villanova School of Business first-year and transfer students enrolled in the foundational Business Dynamics course.

The panels featured members of the Moran Center Advisory Council, including Steve DeRose ’76 VSB; Allison Meade ’16 VSB; Anthony Chiarello ’77 CLAS; Erica Chuong ’17 VSB; Tom Henry ’81 VSB, ’92 VLS; Ruth Frey ’79 FCN, MSN, CPNP; Tom Park ’79 VSB; Tom Donnelly ’98 VSB; and Jeff Lehocky ’89 VSB. The Advisory Council was joined by students Olivia Palmieri ’20 VSB and Paolo Caponong ’20 VSB and by MCGL Director Kim Cahill and MCGL Co-Faculty Director Michelle Casario, PhD. MCGL Co-Faculty Director Jonathan Doh, PhD, moderated the panel discussions. Business Dynamics students and faculty engaged with the panelists in a wide-ranging discussion of global business and economic issues. Given the uncertainty surrounding the United States’ commitment to open trade and trade agreements, the discussion focused on the impact of escalating trade tensions on the global trading system. Panelists discussed the current challenges and shared their outlook for potential resolution of the trade conflicts confronting the global economy and the prospects for future global economic growth.

Students learn about international business from Globalization Panelists

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IN THE CLASSROOM AND

Extracurricular Initiatives VSB Students Participate in International Business Case Competition MCGL SPONSORED FOUR SENIORS (pictured L to R)— TJ Reed ‘20 VSB, IB and Economics; Paolo Caponong ‘20 VSB, IB, Marketing and Business Analytics; Ian MacPherson ‘20 VSB, IB and Economics; and Becca Gleeson ‘20 VSB, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics and Marketing— to compete against 14 other teams from universities across the nation in the ninth annual Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education (CUIBE) International Business Case Competition, held at Northeastern University in Boston.

The IB case competition provides students with the opportunity to highlight their knowledge and talents in a unique international business learning-lab venue while sharpening their critical thinking and presentation skills. Students can apply what they have learned in the classroom to network and gain real-world experience in a competitive environment. This is a great way for business students to learn how to work in teams, under very tight time constraints, and to achieve a solution that is well researched and feasible. Student teams test their research skills, presentation abilities and sales acumen to win over a panel of globally minded judges.

In this year’s competition, students were tasked with examining a business case for Phenicoptere and presenting their strategic recommendations to a panel of judges in less than 48 hours. Student teams provided recommendations in marketing, packaging, website design and shipping logistics for the foreign market expansion of its GLOV product through e-commerce. The competition is unique in presenting students with an actual issue that the company is currently confronting in its global business operations.

Caponong commented, “The 2019 CUIBE IB case competition was both challenging and exciting. My team was tasked with conducting extensive research to determine the most effective international e-commerce expansion strategy for Phenicoptere’s GLOV, a makeup removal product. This was a very rewarding experience and I am incredibly proud of my team’s efforts. I speak on behalf of my team in saying that we are extremely grateful to the Moran Center for Global Leadership for funding this amazing opportunity.”

“I was very impressed with the effort that our students put into this competition. They were cited for their extensive research and strategic approach. They also received high marks for their presentation delivery. I was proud of the job they did—very professional and a great representation of Villanova.”

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International Business Society Student Leaders Recognized THE MISSION of the International Business Society (IBS) is to provide a global perspective for students interested in internationally related careers. IBS brings together domestic and international students; invites companies and speakers to share international aspects of business; and provides students with valuable information regarding jobs, internships and study abroad opportunities.

IBS continues to hold biweekly meetings with the IB Council to facilitate discussion of internationally focused business topics divided into five world regions: North America, South America, Europe, Asia/ Oceania, and Africa. At each meeting, members bring at least one article that they have researched and share what is specific to current business or cultural news in their assigned region. Center Directors Kim Cahill and Michelle Casario, PhD serve as the advisors for IBS.

THE 2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD YANYAO SHI ’21 VSB President—Finance/Economics

ISTIFA ISLAM ’22 VSB Vice President—IB/Finance

JUSTIN VAYSMAN ’22 VSB Treasurer—IB/Accounting

MARANDA PEAK ’23 VSB Co-Marketing/Recruitment Director—IB/Finance, Spanish minor

ANSHU AJMERA ’23 VSB Co-Marketing/Recruitment Director—IB/Accounting, Business Law minor

Center Enhances International Student Engagement IN THE FALL OF 2019, the International Student Professional Development (ISPD) Committee was created and tasked with increasing engagement and connection with the international student population on campus. MCGL Program Administrator Gloria Angel met with several international students at VSB and asked them to speak candidly about their experience at Villanova. The first student spoke up about not having a meal plan during breaks and how she had to pay $200 out of pocket for food. For students who do not travel and cannot afford to go home, this is an unexpected and unwelcome financial burden.

nuances of networking in the US. The session covered guidance on how to handle meals and alcohol in a networking context and provided advice on the best way to enter and exit a conversation gracefully. The program focused on helping international students find a way to adapt to a new environment without sacrificing their cultural identity. Once COVID-19 shut down the campus, the ISPD committee organized a virtual Tea and Talk twice a week for the 40 international students that had to remain on campus. Topics of discussion ranged from resume building and finding virtual internships to online learning and alternate planning for the future.

With MCGL Director Kim Cahill’s support, Angel organized the first International Student Community Luncheon in the Bartley Exchange during fall break. An invitation was extended across campus and the first luncheon attracted 11 students from VSB, CLAS and COE that were hosted by 15 VSB staff. Students were very interested in meeting with the staff members and international students from other colleges and grateful for the opportunity to engage in deep, meaningful conversations over a meal.

The International Student Community Luncheon was expanded to four days over spring break at different locations across campus because Angel was able to secure sponsorship from the following departments: VSB Office of the Dean, the Graduate Admissions Office of CLAS, the Office of Education Abroad, the Center for Research and Fellowships, Campus Ministry, and Catholic Relief Services. More than 30 students participated and were able to network with the different departments and students across campus.

Students learned about post-grad fellowships and graduate programs and sought advice about professional development resources.

The ISPD Committee also hosted a panel of international student alumni to discuss the different career paths they took after graduation, which attracted 50 students.

After the panel, participants were able to join six roundtable discussions on topics ranging from immigration to networking. As a follow up, the ISPD committee offered a cultural etiquette session to 35 students about the

International students engage with alumni, faculty and staff resources

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Outreach and Service MCGL Leads PDIB Immersion to Peru In January, MCGL led a group of 26 alumni, faculty, staff, students and their guests on an exciting adventure to Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu. Rich in history and culture, Peru is one of the best-performing economies in Latin America and a top gastronomy destination. The country is distinguished by archeological sites that tell the story of ancient civilizations and the Peruvian cuisine reflects the country’s rich biodiversity.

Programming included business visits, cultural sites and service-learning activities.

The program began in Lima—the “City of Kings”—with a walking tour of the city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to many historical buildings and churches.

Further exploration included the trendy beachfront district Miraflores and the artsy and bohemian Barranco. The first evening concluded with a team-building cooking class at Urban Kitchen. Participants heard about the food industry in Peru from Chef Ignacio Barrios while learning to prepare a variety of dishes using local flavors including traditional ceviche, tuna bonito tiradito, and prawns and chicken in huancaína sauce.

Business visits ranged from domestic and multinational companies to socially conscious entrepreneurs focused on community development and sustainability.

Scotiabank Peru, the country’s third largest bank, featured presentations on digital and commercial banking. The VP of Buenaventura Mining, Peru’s largest publicly traded precious metals company, provided an overview of the mining industry. Sinba co-founder, Pipo Reiser, shared how his vision to recycle organic waste

from restaurants and convert it into healthy animal feed became a reality. Along the way, the organization supports sustainable farming, creates jobs, provides education around waste management and recycling, and minimizes the environmental impact of garbage.

Café Bisetti Tostaduria, led by the great grandson of the founder, has been one of Peru’s leading gourmet coffee brands for more than 60 years. The group enjoyed a coffee tasting while learning about the owner’s significant impact on everything from the mechanics of coffee roasting and fair trade to supporting women-owned businesses that produce coffee beans in the region.

One of the highlights of the program was the community service project at Pamplona Alta in collaboration with TECHO Peru. An estimated 130,000 people live in this region and a majority do not have running water. TECHO Peru combines volunteers and neighbors working for a fairer society without poverty. Participants joined members of the community to paint a mural, build chairs for children and construct a bio garden.

The group also visited a community project outside of Cusco and provided medical donations to MEDLIFE, an organization that partners with low-income communities to improve access to medication, education and community service projects. School supplies, children’s clothing and a collection of soccer balls were also contributed. Members of the community invited guests into their homes to observe their way of life and the improvements made by MEDLIFE and

Center Hosts Global Networking Event MCGL celebrated International Education Week with a Global Networking Event in November. This annual event provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to engage with Villanova University’s global network. The diverse group of participants represented the rich cultural fabric of our community. An event passport was created to encourage student interaction with the different organizations. The stamped passports were entered into a raffle drawing for branded items donated by several departments and were distributed throughout the event.

Participants enjoyed performances, demonstrations and an eclectic soundtrack from across the globe all while sampling international cuisine. The Asian Studies Department entertained the crowds by demonstrating how to create origami and properly wear a kimono. Other programming featured salsa, bachata and merengue lessons.

Members from the Villanova International Student Organization danced with members from the Ablaze dance team, following their incredibly choreographed performance.

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MCGL immersion participants learn about business and culture in Peru

Every morning, most of us wake up in a world where we don’t have to worry about whether we have enough food for the day, whether the materials that make up our house will withstand another rainstorm, whether we have access to fresh water, and when, if ever, we will have any plumbing. The experience we had in both the southern hill community of Lima and the northern farming community of Cusco is a stark reminder of how so many must survive in the poorest of conditions. Although our efforts may seem small in comparison to how much need there is, it was plain to see on the parents’ faces and in the children’s smiles how deeply our time and contributions were appreciated.” shared locally grown corn and refreshments as a way of giving thanks for our interest and support.

Additional historical and cultural activities included the Huaca Pucllana ruins dating back to the fifth century and the Monumental Callao tour, a vibrant, transforming neighborhood showcasing contemporary urban art.

MCGL would like to thank the following organizations and departments for their participation and generous support: Global Interdisciplinary Studies; Cultural Studies; Center for Research and Fellowship; VSB Graduate Programs; Global International Law Program; International Business Society; Business Without Borders; Global Leadership Fellows Program; Office of Education Abroad; Japanese Studies; Asian Studies; Ablaze dance team; Villanova International Students Organization; Engineering Service Learning; She’s the First; O’Donnell Center for Professional Development; VSB Office of the Dean; DiLella Center for Real Estate; Department of Management & Operations; and the Davis Fund for Student Experiences.

— MCGL Advisory Chair Steve DeRose ’76 VSB The group then explored Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former capital of the Inca Empire, now known for its archeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. The finale of the program was a day-long excursion to the mysterious and imposing Incan citadel, Machu Picchu. Bathed in sunlight during the rainy season, amidst lush vegetation and the steep cliffs of the Andes, it is the most famous archeological site on the continent and did not disappoint.

Students learn how to wear a kimono

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Outreach and Service

Expands Outreach Partnerships Across the State Pennsylvania is a hub of higher education in the United States and international students are taking notice. According to NAFSA, a leading association of international educators, Pennsylvania ranks sixth in the nation for international student recruitment.

International students contribute $2.1 billion to the state’s economy and enrollment supports almost 28,000 jobs throughout the commonwealth.

Historically, Pennsylvania has done well in attracting international students to its numerous and diverse educational institutions. However, both domestic and global competition is on the rise and the field of international education is currently under attack by reactions to the global pandemic.

StudyPA is joining the growing list of study state consortia across the country and membership is open to accredited institutions of higher education throughout the state. The U.S. International Education Study State Consortia initiative is supported by the U.S. Commercial Service. The goals of these consortia are to increase visibility in the global marketplace, to facilitate partnerships between educational institutions within the state and those in other countries, and to capitalize on the services of federal and state government agencies.

The inaugural Board of Directors include professionals that are very active in the international education arena. Board Chair Martyn J. Miller, PhD, has over three decades of experience and is the assistant vice president for International Programs at Temple University. Bill Keyes serves as the secretary and Marketing & Membership manager and is the International Student and Scholar Service program manager at the University of the Sciences. The Digital Engagement manager, Christina Kinney, is the assistant director of International Partnerships at Millersville University. MCGL Program Administrator Gloria Angel serves as the treasurer.

StudyPA held its first spring meeting virtually in May and more than 20 Pennsylvania schools participated.

Attendees learned about the consortium’s goals, member benefits and opportunities for engagement.

Small breakout sessions gave attendees a chance to contribute to the discussion.

A weekly digest is distributed with news and educational offerings on Friday afternoons. StudyPA has plans to host an in-person fall meeting on Temple University’s campus in November.

Center Leadership Chairs VSB Global Programs Committee The VSB Global Programs Committee is chaired by MCGL Center Director Kim Cahill and Co-Faculty Director Michelle Casario, PhD. Under their leadership, the committee evaluated and approved several new VSB global initiatives, including a new Maymester initiative in Berlin, Germany; the expansion of the Global Citizens Program to include all incoming freshmen after the early action candidate deadline has passed; and the inclusion of select undergraduate students to participate in the MBA Global Immersion in Dubai.

The Global Programs Committee also reviewed and updated several VSB policies, including an amendment of the “VSB Global Programs Committee Policies and Procedures Regarding VSB International Programs” 18 | Moran Center for Global Leadership Annual Review 2019-2020

to include an updated Call for Proposals for new programs, and the development of a new process to fulfill the IB co-major language requirement for languages not offered at the University.

The committee is made up of faculty from each department and staff members from MCGL, the Clay Center, Graduate Business and the Office of Education Abroad. The purpose of the committee is to advance the strategic goals of VSB while simultaneously supporting the larger purposes of the University. In addition to reviewing proposals for new programs and partnerships, the committee also reviews all existing global programs on an annual basis.

AMONG THE ACADEME:

Thought Leadership

MCGL OUTLINES

Strategic Plan In alignment with the University and VSB strategic planning efforts, MCGL has developed a strategic plan to guide its work over the next five years. This plan was advanced with input from a range of stakeholders including faculty, staff, students and the MCGL Advisory Council.

THE PLAN BEGINS with an aspirational vision statement: MCGL will be a premier university center that inspires and fosters responsible global leadership for the betterment of business and society. Our mission is to advocate, stimulate, integrate and influence global leadership throughout Villanova and the global community to serve the greater good.

The plan contains several initiatives that track the University and VSB strategic plans. To support VSB students’ ability to develop competencies in technology, data and analytics, MCGL will continue to develop short-term faculty-led programs abroad with an informational technology focus. To advance VSB students’ competencies in ethics, social responsibility, leadership and teamwork, MCGL will continue to support customized, multidisciplinary programs abroad; provide additional global leadership programming; and select, train, mentor and fund students to participate in IB case competitions.

To further advance the University’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals, MCGL will work to increase the quality and quantity of international experiences for underrepresented and underserved students, enhance international student programming, and continue to promote greater diversity on the MCGL Advisory Council. With the goal of creating an enhanced sense of belonging for all our students, we are implementing several new programs and initiatives for our international students, increasing engagement, and expanding their touch points across campus.

To support VSB’s goals of advancing research with impact, MCGL strives to provide cutting-edge research and thought leadership that sheds new light on issues of concern to global business, government and society, especially those that explore how business can be an agent of world benefit. The Center will work to increase the number of students pursuing international research projects and continue to participate in a CUIBE (Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education) research project to demonstrate the value of international business education.

MCGL will also continue to advance the University and VSB’s commitment to sustainability and Augustinian values through the “Pay it Forward” international service grant program, the Cruse Fellowship grants and other support. With an intentional focus of inclusion, we are targeting efforts and funding to provide global opportunities to diverse and underrepresented students. Consistent with our Augustinian Catholic mission, MCGL is making sure those most in need are not excluded from the ability to differentiate themselves through transformative international experiences.

Regarding the year-long strategic planning process, Center Director Kim Cahill remarked, “This was an incredibly valuable exercise that allowed us to solidify the Center’s strategic priorities in alignment with those of VSB and the University. Engaging our wide range of stakeholders in this process was not only invaluable but served as a reminder of the breadth and depth of MCGL’s positive impact on our community.” villanova.edu/MCGL | 19

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Thought Leadership

Global Research SUPPORTED BY CENTER

MCGL has a longstanding commitment to support VSB faculty who engage in global research. Two faculty members who have benefited from this funding are Denise Hanes Downey, PhD, Kevin Tedeschi ’71 Associate Professor of Accounting & Information Systems and Erasmus Kersting, PhD, professor of Economics.

DR. DOWNEY graduated with a BS in Accounting from VSB in 2005. She completed her PhD at Bentley University in 2013 and returned to Villanova as a member of the Accounting & Information Systems faculty. She has been actively involved in research related to the practice of accounting and auditing, especially as it relates to informing current standard-setting projects of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board where she served as a Senior Economic Research fellow. Dr. Downey’s research finds that the global breath and complexity of large, multinational companies presents challenges for US auditors, typically requiring them to work with numerous other audit teams around the globe.

While working with knowledgeable and experienced auditors around the globe helps to mitigate challenges, Dr. Downey’s research additionally highlights that US auditors fail to adjust their perspective to account for differences introduced by global work arrangements (e.g., language and culture). Given the regulatory pressures and accelerated reporting deadlines facing auditors in the US, it is seemingly difficult for US auditors to consider the local context and incentives of the other auditors they rely on globally. In studying how to encourage greater engagement and coaching of foreign auditors, findings from Dr. Downey’s research emphasize the importance of having foreign auditors recur on the engagement for multiple years, as US supervisors are more motivated to expend the time and effort to coach subordinates 20 | Moran Center for Global Leadership Annual Review 2019-2020

when it carries a future benefit. Dr. Downey’s research is recognized as influential to regulators and auditors alike, reflected in her ongoing work with the PCAOB and recent ranking as a top academic in a study of the production of practice-relevant research.

In 2020, Dr. Downey was awarded the VSB Research to Practice award, acknowledging her accomplishments in conducting research with a practical impact.

Dr. Downey has been a recipient for MCGL research support in the form of travel grants and a research excellence award and has participated in three of MCGL’s professional development initiatives in Cuba, Colombia and Peru. Regarding her relationship with MCGL, Dr. Downey remarked, “The Moran Center has been an important partner and collaborator for me at Villanova. I have benefitted greatly from the opportunities it has afforded me and look forward to working with MCGL for many years to come.”

DR. KERSTING has been exploring the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on wages. The attraction of FDI is of importance for emerging economies because it represents a channel through which international convergence in standards of living may be achieved. One important effect of FDI is its impact on wages, both within the targeted firm (direct) and the local firms within the same geographic region and sector (indirect). In a paper recently published in the top international business journal, the

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SmackDown DENISE HANES DOWNEY

ERASMUS KERSTING

Journal of International Business Studies, Dr. Kersting and co-authors investigate whether multinational enterprises raise or lower wages in the countries in which they invest. Using Chinese data on 146,199 firms, they find that the direct wage effect of foreign ownership is positive and increases with the employment share of foreign-owned firms. They also find that the indirect effect on domestic wages varies with the foreign share and may even turn negative as foreign presence in a particular sector increases.

Dr. Kersting has been a recipient of research support from MCGL in the form of travel grants and research excellence awards, and recently joined Dr. Jonathan Doh at the Academy of International Business meeting in Copenhagen where he presented the abovereferenced paper. Dr. Kersting notes that “MCGL provides an important umbrella for international initiatives at VSB and Villanova. I have appreciated the Center’s support for my research and the other programming MCGL offers.” Dr. Kersting will be spending academic year 2020–2021 at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Keil, Germany, as a visiting fellow.

Associate Dean of Research and Global Engagement and MCGL Co-Faculty Director Jonathan Doh remarked, “Denise and Erasmus embody the very best qualities of global scholarship: rigor, relevance and impact. They have distinguished themselves as first-class scholars who are advancing important insights regarding pressing global issues and challenges.”

SERIES EXAMINES CURRENT EVENTS

The Global SmackDown (GSD) is a weekly 23-minute session that offers a concise, academic analysis of one current news event that happened outside the US during the previous week. GSD was started in 2012 by Professor Tim Horner (pictured), DPhil, Center for Peace and Justice, to provide the University community with information and context on global events using trusted news sources for critical analysis. The material for the GSD—video, maps, articles, interviews—are drawn from the web and specialized podcasts. International news comes quickly and largely without context. GSD not only provides a dedicated space in which to focus attention on what is happening in the world, it also provides critical tools needed to frame the significance of the event. This two-fold agenda— global awareness and critical news analysis—is central to the intention and practice of the GSD. Horner commented, “I am proud of the relationship that the GSD has with the Moran Center for Global Leadership and VSB. The world of business, even at the local level, has become increasingly interwoven with global events. COVID-19 has made this relationship even more apparent. Moving forward, the ability of our students to navigate these fast-moving waters demands a deeper understanding of the world and our role as global citizens.”

GSD tackled timely topics from the demonstrations in Hong Kong, conflict throughout the Middle East and elections in Brazil to the “perfect storm” of negative oil prices, Earth Day and COVID-19. Dr. Horner provides a written summary of the event, its context and implications along with the hyperlinks utilized via listserv to more than 250 members. The last seven GSDs were distributed to the community through a recorded Zoom meeting, significantly increasing the exposure and access, with each session attracting over 100 views compared to an average of 15 participants (usually students and staff) that attend on campus.

Feedback from participants included the following remarks: “Thank you for your honesty and hard work in sharing with the community for the greater good.”

“Amazingly timely and thoughtful.” “An incredible resource!”

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WITHIN THE CENTER

Stakeholders, Partners and Supporters DONOR RECOGNITION CENTER LEADERSHIP

The Moran Center for Global Leadership would like to thank the following donors for their generous funding support:

The Moran Center for Global Leadership is led by two faculty directors, a director, a program administrator and program coordinator. The Center is guided by a diverse Advisory Council of experienced professionals with extensive global leadership experience.

• DEBORAH AFFONSA ’89 VSB

MICHELLE CASARIO, PhD Co-Faculty Director

• STEPHEN DEROSE ’76 VSB

JONATHAN P. DOH, PhD Co-Faculty Director

• ANTHONY ’77 CLAS AND CHRISTINE CHIARELLO • CHARLES CREW ’73 VSB • RONALD S. CRUSE ’77 CLAS • JEFFREY DAVIS ’02 VSB • JONATHAN DOH • THOMAS DONNELLY ’98 VSB • RUTH A. FREY, MSN, CPNP, ’81 FCN • MEGHAN ’10 VSB AND BRETT ’10 VSB GORA

KIM CAHILL Director

• RICHARD ’81 VSB AND GABRIELLE HEINTZELMAN

GLORIA ANGEL Program Administrator

• KAITLYN (MINCER) ’08 VSB, ’13 MBA

• THOMAS HENRY ’81 VSB, ’92 VLS AND JUSTIN KRAMER • GILLIAN ’15 FCN AND MARK ’15 VSB LATTANZI

SHARON BALLARD Program Coordinator 2059 Bartley Hall | (610) 519.3906 leadershipcenter@villanova.edu/MCGL villanova.edu/MCGL

• JEFFREY LEHOCKY ’89 VSB • JAMES MAGUIRE ’84 VSB • GREGORY ’95 VSB AND KRISTEN ’94 VSB MANCINI • AMY MCANDREWS ’93 VSB • ROBERT MORAN ’72 VSB • JOHN MULLER ’87 VSB, P ’17, ’18, ’20 • PATRICIA MULLER ’90 FCN, P ’17, ’18, ’20 • DANIELLE NEFOUSE ’05 VSB • THOMAS PARK ’79 VSB AND LISA ADUBATO ’80 VSB • HERBERT RAMMRATH ’57 VSB • WILLIAM A. “BILL” TOZZI ’77 VSB • ANTHONY ZINNI ’65 VSB • BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY • THE FREEMAN FOUNDATION • KPMG FOUNDATION • PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS FOUNDATION • VANGUARD GROUP

Meghan ’10 VSB and Brett ’10 VSB Gora

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ADVISORY COUNCIL NEW MEMBER DANIELLE NEFOUSE ’05 VSB Director, Financial Institutions Group BlackRock

STEPHEN M. “STEVE” DEROSE, ’76 VSB MCGL Chair Retired Vice President, Global Customer Development Excellence Unilever

PETER ALBERTI ’96 MBA Associate Vice President for Strategy & Operations Merck & Co., Inc.

JONATHAN P. DOH, PhD Associate Dean, Research and Global Engagement; Co-Faculty Director, MCGL; Rammrath Chair in International Business Villanova School of Business

KAITLYN MINCER KRAMER ’07, ’13 VSB Global Audit Services Manager Vanguard

TOM DONNELLY ’98 VSB Principal KPMG

ALFONSO “AL” MARTINEZ-FONTS JR. ’71 CLAS Former EVP, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation VP, US Chamber of Commerce

RUTH A. FREY, MSN, CPNP, ’81 FCN Vice President, Global Strategy and Business Development Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

OUTGOING MEMBERS

MEMBERS ANTHONY P. ABBATIELLO ’97 VSB Managing Director Global Head of Consulting Russell Reynolds Associates DEBORAH T. AFFONSA ’89 VSB Vice President, Corporate Strategy Pacific Gas & Electric Company PETER ALBERTI ’96 MBA Associate Vice President for Strategy & Operations Merck & Co., Inc. GLORIA ANGEL Program Administrator, MCGL Villanova School of Business KIMBERLY A. “KIM” CAHILL Director, MCGL Villanova School of Business MICHELLE CASARIO, PhD Co-Faculty Director, MCGL Assistant Professor, Economics Villanova School of Business ANTHONY CHIARELLO ’77 CLAS Owner Lighthouse Maritime Advisors CHARLES “CHARLIE” CREW ’73 VSB Retired President & CEO SABIC Innovative Plastics JEFFREY DAVIS ’02 VSB Partner Ernst & Young

RICHARD G. “RICH” HEINTZELMAN ’81 VSB Vice President Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Americas THOMAS “TOM” HENRY ’81 VSB Partner, Credit and Incentives Network PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP JEFFREY LEHOCKY ’89 VSB Managing Director, Global Head of KYC Client Outreach Deutsche Bank

DANIELLE NEFOUSE ’05 VSB Director, Financial Institutions Group BlackRock MANUEL A. NUÑEZ ’03 MBA Associate Dean, Graduate Programs Faculty Director, Diversity & Inclusion Villanova School of Business THOMAS PARK ’79 VSB President Kenmore, Craftsman & Diehard BRIAN L. SCANLON ’94 VSB Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America GEORGE R. STRATTS ’91 VSB President AIG Property and Specialty Risks WILLIAM A. “BILL” TOZZI ’77 VSB Retired Executive Vice President Becton Dickinson & Company KERRY A. WHITE ’86 VSB Executive Director, Global Pensions J.P. Morgan Corporate & Investment Bank

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ALEJANDRO ARROYO ’14 VSB Consultant Comcast Corporation

JAMES “JIM” MAGUIRE ’84 VSB Chief Financial Officer Exeltis, USA

ERICA CHUONG ’17 VSB Commercial Sales Engineer Alteryx

ALFONSO “AL” MARTINEZ-FONTS JR. ’71 CLAS Retired Vice President US Chamber of Commerce

BRETT R. GORA ’10 VSB Vice President, Cost Excellence Varsity Brands

GREGORY V. MANCINI ’95 VSB Senior Director, Portfolio Manager/Analyst Deputy Head of Research, Equities TIAA Investment Management WEN MAO, PhD Associate Dean, Faculty Associate Professor, Economics Villanova School of Business AMY MCANDREWS ’93 VSB Vice President of Finance and Controller–Semiconductor Test Division Teradyne, Inc. JOHN MULLER ’87 VSB, P ’17, ’18, ’20 Vice President/GM, NCG BU Advantech Corporation

MEGHAN GORA ’10 VSB Senior Manager, Global Employer Services Deloitte ABBY HIZA ’11 VSB HR Business Partner/Inclusion and Diversity Lead GSK KEVIN LEONARD ’16 MBA Senior Associate MissionOG ALLISON MEADE ’16 VSB Customer Strategy Consultant Deloitte CARLOS M. PRADERA ’10 VSB Global Commercial Project Management PT Siemens Indonesia

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MORAN CENTER for GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Annual Review Receives Awards and Recognition HERMES CREATIVE GOLD AWARD 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP). AMCP has been recognizing marketing and communications excellence for 21 years and reviews more than 10,000 entries per year.

CUPPIE HONORABLE MENTION 2019 | 2018

CUPPIE GOLD AWARD 2016 Recognizes creative excellence in marketing and communications in education with nearly 400 submissions from 100 institutions.

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