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Alumni in the News
November 2004
Steve Woda, WG'01, was interviewed about his Wharton business plan competition experience in an article discussing entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation. Woda started BuySafe an insurance protection plan for sellers of online products. (BusinessWeek, 11/1/04)
Joseph A. Young, WG'82, was named senior vice president of operations for Finisar Corporation, a provider of fiber optic subsystems. (Market Wire, 11/1/04)
Albert Hansen, WG'83, has been appointed chairman and acting CEO of Questar Pharmaceuticals. (Health & Medicine Week, 11/29/04)
Joe Michaels, WG'97, was mentioned in an article about how levity and entertainment in the work-place, helps dissipate stress. Michaels, who is currently a manager in business development, has a background in musical theater. (The Wall Street Journal, 11/3/04)
Nicholas Conti, WG'95, has been appointed vice president of corporate development for Orchid BioSciences, Inc., a supplier of identity DNA testing services. (PR Newswire, 11/4/04; also featured in an article about genomics in Health & Medicine Week, 11/29/04)
James Still, WG' 83, has been named managing director of investment banking for Boenning & Scattergood. (Business Wire, 11/4/04)
Morris Nunes, W'70, was featured in an article about seminar web casts which educate non-profit organizations on liability avoidance and accountability issues. Nunes has authored five books including Balance Sheet Management and teaches oversight management seminars for boards of directors in government and industry. (Market Wire, 11/04/04)
Joseph Netherland, WG'73, has been elected to the board of directors of Newfield Exploration Company, a crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company.
(PR Newswire, 11/4/04)
Bill Winters, WG'89, co-chief executive of investment banking at JP Morgan, has initiated a union with Cazenove, one of Britain's last remaining independent banking houses and broker to the Queen. (The London Times, 11/6/04)
Michele Peluso, WG'03, was featured in an article about women entrepreneurs and about her role as president and chief executive of Travelocity. (The Wall Street Journal, 11/8/04)
Eric Blachno, WG'95, has been appointed CFO of Eagle Broadband, Inc., a provider of broadband, Internet Protocol and satellite communications technology services.
Kirbyjon Caldwell, WG'77, was featured in an article about his career in investment banking as well as his work involving faith, corporate responsibility and community service. Caldwell is the pastor of the nation's largest United Methodist church, sits on the board of directors for two fortune 500 companies, and owns a stake in Houston's National Football League franchise. (Houston Chronicle 11/9/04)
Thomas R. Irwin, WG'75, has been appointed vice president and treasurer of Computer Sciences Corporation. (PR Newswire, 11/9/04)
Vikram Luthar, WG'93, has been elected vice president and treasurer of Archer Daniels Midland Company, a leader in agricultural processing, and a producer of soybeans, corn, wheat and cocoa. (PR Newswire, 11/9/04)
Harry Immerman, W'65, has been appointed to the board of directors of ION Networks Inc, a provider of network security solutions. (Business Wire, 11/9/04)
Nadia Chiarina, WG'04, was featured in an article about the recent appointment of four women to the position of cabinet ministers in Indonesia. Chiarina was quoted about the importance of gender diversity in government and how this will impact Indonesia's progress. Chiarina discussed her positive experience as a Wharton MBA and her current employment with Boston Consulting Group as a corporate management strategist. (The Jakarta Post, 11/10/04)
Jose Cuisia, WG'70, was featured in an article about his position as CEO of the Philippine American Life & General Insurance Company. The article also discussed his community service and philanthropy as well as his role as the director of the Philippine Cancer Society. (BusinessWorld, 11/10/04)
Michael Fleisher, W'87, has been appointed a senior investment executive with Bain Capital Ventures. (Business Wire, 11/10/04)
William Shea, W'77, has been elected to the board of directors of Interpool, Inc, a supplier of equipment and services for the transportation industry. (Business Wire, 11/11/04)
Andrew Schindler, WG'74, has been appointed to the board of directors of Reynolds American, Inc., a commercial truck and trailer manufacturer. (Business Wire, 11/11/04)
David Bigelow, WG'86, has been named product manager of Clinton Group's CDO business, an investment firm headquartered in New York City. (PR Newswire, 11/12/04)
Martin Lorenzo, WG'90, was noted as a participant at the Third Management Association of the Philippines CEO Conference. Lorenzo served on a panel that discussed the transformation of businesses across markets, geographies and industries.
(BusinessWorld, 11/15/04)
Marilyn Alexander, WG'81, has been appointed to the board of trustees of Equity Office Properties. (Business Wire, 11/15/45)
Linda Jenkinson, WG'91, was featured in an article about prominent entrepreneurs, and on her role as a business partner in the international courier company, Dispatch Management Services. (Dominion Post, 11/15/04)
John McBride, WG'80, has been appointed executive vice president and COO of Gloucester Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a cancer therapeutics development company. (Business Wire, 11/16/04)
Robert Rudzki, WG'77, has been elected to the board of directors of Emptoris, a supply management solution supplier. (PR Newswire, 11/17/04)
Jan Wolpert, WG'86, has been named CEO and president of Clearview Projects, a provider of analytical and tactical support to biopharmaceutical companies. (Asia Pulse, 11/18/04)
Mark Reese, WG'92, has been appointed COO of CyberGuard, a security solutions company. (Business Wire, 11/18/04)
Richard B. Slansky, W'79, has been named president of SpaceDev, a creator of products for space and satellite exploration. (Market News Publishing, 11/18/04)
John Dillon, WG'70, has been appointed to the board of directors of Encysive Pharmaceuticals, a developer of small molecule drugs. (Prime Zone, 11/18/04)
Russell Fradin, W'77, has been elected to the board of directors of Corporate Executive Board Company, a provider of research and analysis services. (Business Wire, 11/18/04)
Simon Guenzl, WG'91, has joined Paul Capital Partners as a principal responsible for evaluating private equity transactions. (PR Newswire Europe, 11/18/04)
Aditya Mittal, W'96, was featured in an article about his position as president and CFO of Mittal Steel. (Financial Times, 11/22/04)
Mark Schwartz, W'79, has been appointed CEO of Gordon Brothers Group, LLC, a provider of advisory, acquisition, disposition and capital solution services. (PR Newswire, 11/22/04)
James Riepe, W'65, WG'67, was featured in an article about his appointment as chairman of the Investment Company Institute. (Investment News, 11/22/04)
Warren Meltzer, W'83, has been appointed vice president of legal affairs and general counsel of Orchid BioSciences, Inc., a provider of identity genetics services.
(PR Newswire, 11/23/04)
Jowdat Walheed, W'85, has been named president and CEO of Sherritt International Corporation, a natural resource company that distributes coal, nickel and cobalt. (Market News Publishing, 11/23/04)
Alan Shuch, WG'75, has been appointed a director of the Goldman Sachs Fundamental Currency Fund. (Regulatory News Service, 11/24/04)
David Wood, WG'81, has been named vice president and general manager of SurModics, Inc, a drug delivery business service. (Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week, 11/28/04)
Claude Tellis, WG'00, was featured in an article about his business venture with Whole Foods and the creation of Tellis & Company, a manufacturer of healthy body products and snacks. (Houston Chronicle, 11/28/04)
Suzanne Rombeau, W'99, has joined Paul Capital Partners as an analyst in private equity practice. (Private Equity Week, 11/29/04)
Frederick Kulikowski, W'80, has been appointed president and COO of Commercial Federal Corporation, a retail and commercial banking firm. (Business Wire, 11/29/04)
Lawrence Bascom, WG'95, has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer of 21st Century Insurance. (Business Wire, 11/29/04)
Andrew Cowen, WG'98, has been appointed president and CEO of CMS, Inc., a developer of radiation treatment hardware and software. (Business Wire, 11/29/04)
Craig Monaghan, WG'85, was featured in an article about his role as CFO of Auto Nation, an auto dealership group in the U.S. Monaghan was interviewed about his financial strategies. (Investment Dealers Digest, 11/29/04)
Mark Stevens, WG'64, has been appointed to the board of directors of CoolBrands International. (Canada Stockwatch, 11/30/04)
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