Baruch College

Executives On Campus

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Corporate Culture- Why it's Impotant and Tips for Success

March 17, 2009

Time: 1-2pm

Room: VC 14-245

Speakers:

Cathy Baron Tamraz

Cathy Baron Tamraz is President and Chief Executive Officer of Business Wire. Mrs. Tamraz oversees the company's day-to-day operations, long-term strategic planning, international expansion and global branding. She played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Business Wire by Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett was quoted as stating that "In making this acquisition of Business Wire, we have followed our blueprint of buying profitable companies that are industry leaders, yet have significant growth potential.

Phyllis Weiss Haserot

Phyllis Weiss Haserot is the President of PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL, a business development and organizational effectiveness consulting and coaching firm established in 1983. With a primary focus currently on multi-generational relations and succession planning, she also works with firms on strategic marketing planning, training and coaching, retention and integration, implementing flexibility, and workplace conflict resolution.