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Alumni in the News July 2006
Aditya Mittal, WG'96, was featured in an article about the dynamics of running a family-owned business, and its impact on the Indian economy. Mittal currently serves as president & group CFO of Mittal Steel. (The Business Standard, 7/3/06; similar articles appeared in The Ottawa Citizen, 7/1/06, and India Today, 7/10/06).
Alexander Campbell, W'98, was featured in an article about mobile phone marketing and its interactivity with radio and music. Campbell is founder and CEO of Vibes Media. (The Globe and Mail, 7/8/06)
Nicholas Taubman, W'57, was featured in an article about the economy in Eastern Europe. Taubman is U.S. ambassador to Romania. (Roanoke Times & World News, 7/9/06)
Steve Ellis, W'92, was featured in an article about music licensing. Ellis is founder and CEO of Pump Audio Inc, a Web-based service that provides professional and amateur content producers the ability to license songs. (CMP TechWeb, 7/11/06)
Sara Armstrong, W'83, was featured in an article about changing careers in mid-life. Armstrong was the head of SunGard's legal department until early 2006. She is currently in a senior-management position with Graham Packaging, a plastic products manufacturer headquartered in York, PA. (The Legal Intelligencer, 7/12/06)
David Scott, WG'69, was featured in an article about the Government Accountability Office study on diversity in the financial services industry. Congressman Scott is a Democratic representative on the House Financial Services Committee. (US Fed News, 7/12/06, a similar article appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 7/15/06)
Blane Fitzgerald Stoddart, W'87, was featured in an article about the public school system in Philadelphia. Stoddart has been a driving force behind community development and safety programs in West Philadelphia. Stoddart is executive director of The Partnership Community Development Corporation. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 7/16/06)
Philip J. Bugay, W'48, was featured in an article about the University of California, where he has joined the governing Board of Regents. (US Fed News, 7/19/06)
Jeffrey Davis, WG'90, was featured in an article about Access Pharmaceuticals and its new strategies in the areas of oncology. Davis is the company's chairman of the board. (Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, 7/22/06)
Michael Eskew, WAM'93, was interviewed about the changes and growth at UPS. Eskew is CEO of UPS. (USA Today, 7/24/06)
Donald Trump, W'68, was featured in an article about the advantages of student life and the importance of alumni networking in business. (The Boston Globe, 7/24/06)
Pirojsha Godrej, W'02, was featured in an article about his family's business Godrej Properties & Investments. (The Economic Times, 7/25/06)
Nabil Shaath, WG'61, was featured in an article about how politics impact the economy in the Middle East. Shaath is former Palestinian Foreign Minister.
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