SLU International Business Now: Conversations That Matter

This month's episode is a reissue of a previous episode from April 2022. International Business Disruptions:  Leading During Chaotic Times with  A.C. MarchionneThe international business landscape has been disrupted by COVID-19 for nearly 2 years, and now a war in Europe is creating chaos.  Join host Todd Hovermale, Advisory Board Member in the Boeing Institute of Business, as he discusses strategies on leading during chaotic times with A.C. Marchionne, President of Sales & Marketing and Board Chairman at Greiner Bio-One North America. The international business disruptions experienced by Greiner have created a need for stronger leaders.  Together, Todd and A.C. engage in a discussion on the need for strong International Business Leadership and the skills necessary to motivate and lead teams to success during highly chaotic times.    A.C. previously lead a team of 450 at Greiner Bio-One North America, which is a privately held plastic manufacturing company located in Monroe, NC whose three divisions manufacture a variety of products for the medical and research fields. As an international manufacturer with global reach, Greiner Bio-One provides the manufacturing, distribution logistics and product application support to the world's largest hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporations. 

Join guest host Lin Hemings with guest Rich Puskarich, Workplace Production Vice President, Digital at International Flavors & Fragrances as they discuss what caramel macchiato, Chanel #5, and LLMs like ChatGPT all have in common at IFF.

Join guest host Matthew Wilcox with guest Peter Smith, former VP of GlobalFranchising at Enterprise Mobility, and Dr. Mamoun Benmamoun, SaintLouis University, IB professor, as they discuss international franchising andthe many challenges of business abroad.Peter Smith oversaw Enterprise Mobility's worldwide franchise operationsand expansion efforts up until his retirement in 2024.Dr. Mamoun Benmamoun is an Associate Professor in the Department ofInternational Business at Saint Louis University. His research focuses oninternational e-business strategy, the application of AI and analytics ininternational decision-making, and the political economy of internationaltrade and finance.Dr. Bemamoun's article, McDonald's in the Middle East: Navigating Politicaland Ethical Minefields, can be found in Volume 12 of The Journal ofBusiness Ethics Education.View Guest Peter Smith's LinkedInView Guest Dr. Mamoun Benmamoun's LinkedIn

Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Elzandi Oosthuizen, Senior VP and Head of Corn Product Team at Bayer as they discuss Elzandi's path to Bayer and keeping the world's farmers connected in an everchanging field.   This conversation is an excerpt from the 2024 Bayer International Business Conference that took place on December 4, 2024, at Saint Louis University.Elzandi Oosthuizen is part of the global strategy leadership team at Bayer's Crop Science division where she leads the enterprise corn product team. She has held various global and regional leadership roles across the company's Seed & Traits, Crop Protection and Vegetable operations and lived and worked in several countries. Prior to her current role, she was part of the R&D leadership team leaning the crop technology team focusing on corn, soy and cotton crops. Before working in the corporate setting, she taught post graduate mathematics, and high school science and math for six years. She regularly advocates for S.T.E.M. education and is passionate about inspiring and developing people. Elzandi is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as helping empower women.  She demonstrates this passion through her involvement in several initiatives over the past decade. She was a recipient of the 2024 Women in Agribusiness Demeter Award of Excellence, she was also an advisory board member for the 2019 Women in Food and Agriculture event and was named an Eisenhower Fellow for the Zhi-Xing 2017 program.Elzandi holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science and Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science Honors in Genetics from the University of Pretoria. She also holds a Master of Science in Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding from University of the Free State and an MBA from North-West University in South Africa.View Guest, Elzandi Oosthuizen's LinkedIn

In celebration of the 2024 Bayer International Business Converence, we revisit the Fireside Keynote Chat from our 2023 edition of the conference. A conversation with Arnold Donald, Retired Vice Chairman and CEO of Carnival Corporation, on facing adversity and staying resilient in times of global disruptions.Stay tuned for the 2024 Fireside Chat, out January 14, 2025. Original Shownotes follow: Foreword by Todd HovermaleIntroduction of Arnold by John LydayJoin host Gene Cunningham and guest Arnold Donald, Retired Vice Chairman and CEO of Carnival Corporation as they discuss the challenges Arnold faced as CEO and his path to the position. This conversation is an excerpt from the 2023 Bayer International Business Conference that took place on December 6, 2023, at Saint Louis University.Arnold Donald is former Vice-Chair of Carnival Corporation & PLC, the world's largest cruise company.  Their nine world leading cruise brands -- Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America, Princess, Seabourn, AIDA, Costa, Cunard, P&O UK, and P&O Australia -- are based throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.  Carnival Corporation & PLC is included in both the S&P500 and the FTSE 100 indices and trades on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges.

Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Jeremy Williams Ph.D., Head of Climate LLC, Digital Farming, and Commercial Ecosystems at Bayer, as they discuss how Climate LLC is working toward its mission of optimizing yields, maximizing efficiency, and reducing risks for farmers through innovative technologies and data-driven decision-making.Dr. Jeremy Williams serves as Head of Climate LLC, Digital Farming and Commercial Ecosystems for the Crop Science division of Bayer, where he leads a diverse team that develops digital tools to help unlock the next wave of Ag innovations. Based in Creve Coeur (St. Louis, Mo.), Jeremy is also a member of the Crop Science Executive Leadership and Commercial Leadership teams.  Previously, Jeremy served as a member of the Research & Development Leadership Team as SVP, Head of Plant Biotechnology for the Crop Science division of Bayer. In that role, he led a global team to enable a robust plant biotechnology pipeline developing highly effective solutions to strengthen a plant's resistance to insects, diseases and other environmental stresses. Jeremy has 20 years of diverse biotechnology and agrochemical R&D experience. He came to Bayer Crop Science in 2018, having served in several R&D leadership roles at Monsanto including as head of chemistry R&D. He began his career as one of the founding scientists at Divergence Inc, a St. Louis-based startup, where he held a variety of scientific research and leadership roles, including Vice President of Discovery Research, prior to the company's acquisition by Monsanto in 2011. He is a co-inventor of several patents held by Divergence and its collaborators, and he was named a Senior Monsanto Fellow in 2016. Jeremy is passionate about Inclusion and Diversity, and previously served as the President of the African Americans in Monsanto business resource network and as a sponsor for the WiSE Guys ally network. He is currently a member of the GROW Cabinet. Visit Guest Dr. Jeremy William's LinkedInFor more information about the 2024 Bayer International Business Conference and to buy tickets, visit the link below:https://www.slu.edu/business/centers/boeing-institute/events/international-business-conference/index.php

Join host Chris Carril and guest Wendy Ritz Ph.D., AIB-SE Conference Chair, and Dr. Brittney Bauer, Ph.D., AIB-SE Marketing Chair, as they discuss planning the annual AIB-SE conference, the history of X-Culture, and defining a successful international business conference.More info on the 2024 AIB-SE Conference: https://us-se.aib.world/pre-conference/Chris Carril is the Vice President-Tax Planning and Treasury Management for Maritz Holdings in Fenton, MO.  His responsibilities include the company's treasury, tax and risk management functions and he is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Missouri. He has previously held financial positions at A.G. Edwards, Sigma-Aldrich Chemical Company, and Furniture Brands International. Recently, Chris has joined the Advisory Board of the Boeing Institute of International Business at Saint Louis University. Chris enjoys spending time with his four children and rescue dog, Lyla, enjoying St Louis Muny theatre, and attending St. Louis University Billiken basketball games.Dr. Wendy Ritz is Associate Professor teaching Marketing at Florida State University. She is a fellow with the Direct Marketing Education Foundation and an active board member with the Academy of International Business Southeast Chapter. Her research focuses on the buyer journey in various markets, such as prosumption, business-to-business, international sales and marketing, and across various electronic platforms. She has published in several marketing journals such as Industrial Marketing Management, Journal in Research of Interactive Marketing, and the Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, The Journal of Consumer Behavior, Marketing Education Review, and the Harvard Business Review.Dr. Brittney Bauer is an Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago and the Director of the Quinlan School of Business Behavioral Lab. She earned her dual Ph.D. in marketing and international business from Saint Louis University in 2019. Furthermore, she received a Certificate for University Teaching Skills from the Center of Teaching Excellence and a Research Methods Minor during her doctoral studies. Dr. Bauer received the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 College of Business Outstanding Research Awards. Her work has been published in well-respected journals such as the International Journal of Research in Marketing, European Journal of Marketing, Journal of Advertising, Psychology & Marketing, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Journal of Product & Brand Management, and Academy of Management Perspectives. Dr. Bauer has an extensive research pipeline currently under review at top marketing and international business journals, and her work has also been noted in the media. She is an editorial review board member and ad-hoc reviewer for various academic journals. Moreover, Dr. Bauer is an active member of the American Marketing Association, Academy of Marketing Science, and Academy of International Business, and has performed various leadership roles for their respective annual meetings. She has also earned several Best Reviewer and Best Paper Awards at these national and international conferences. https://www.luc.edu/quinlan/faculty/brittneybauer.shtml Visit Guest Wendy Ritz's LinkedIn

featuring Greg Gorman Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Greg Gorman, Chief Growth Officer with Nidec Motor Corporation, as they discuss Nidec's focus on organic growth, adapting to the everchanging world of motor application products, and balancing organic and inorganic growth.Greg Gorman is the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of Nidec's Motion & Energy Platform. In his role, Greg has overall responsibility for both organic and inorganic growth, including devising long-term strategy and driving M&A on a global scale. In 2007, Greg joined Nidec in their Corporate Strategy Office where he served as their General Manager of M&A until 2013 when he moved to St. Louis to grow Nidec's then-newly acquired appliance, commercial and motor business as Vice President of Business Planning and Development. During his time in this role and later promotion to CGO, this appliance motor business would evolve into Motion & Energy, which today generates $3B in revenue from a wide breadth of products and innovations in many growing markets including electric automotive vehicle electrification, robotics, and energy storage. Visit Guest Greg Gorman's LinkedIn

Episode 25: Zoltek Corporation Growing Togetherfeaturing Andrew Whipple Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Andrew Whipple, Chief Financial Officer with Zoltek as they discuss the Zoltek's growth alongside the increasing demand for commercial carbon fiber.Andrew Whipple is the Chief Financial Officer of Zoltek, the world's most trusted and customer-centric manufacturer of cost-efficient carbon fiber, where he oversees their finances, information technology and global purchasing.  Andrew has over 30 years of experience in finance and operational management in the manufacturing and telecommunications industries along with time spent in public accounting. Andrew has his CPA and CGMA.Visit Guest Andrew Whipple's LinkedIn

This episode is a reissue from February 2023. Join host, Todd Hovermale as he leads a discussion with Dr. Patricia Wolff and Chris Greene from Meds & Foods for Kids, a nonprofit organization based in Haiti. This episode dives into the background and operations of this inspirational and important organization. To learn more or to donate to MFK, please visit https://www.mfkhaiti.org/.  Patricia Wolff, MD Founder and Senior Advisor  Dr. Wolff is the founder and executive director of Meds & Food for Kids, an organization with four main activities: Haitian production of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs) for treatment of malnourishment in children and pregnant women; treatment of malnourished children and supplementation of pregnant women; an agricultural program that helps Haitian farmers grow low aflatoxin peanuts with higher yields which are then purchased and used for RUTFs; development of a nutritious school snack and evaluation of the efficacy and acceptability of the snack among impoverished school children. Dr. Wolff also works to study the prevention of malnutrition in at-risk babies in the urban slums of Haiti.Chris Greene CEOChris Green is serving as CEO of Meds & Food for Kids. He started his career in management of an entrepreneurial beverage distribution business, overseeing a staff of 20 with over 100 accounts. He joined Meds & Food for Kids based in Haiti in 2015 and ran the manufacturing and distribution operations for 5 years. Chris then established a consulting business based in Georgia. Meds & Food for Kids recruited him back as CEO in June of 2022.

This episode is a reissue from October 2021.As businesses worldwide increasingly focus on reducing their own environmental impact, it is important to examine how industries are evolving to embrace more sustainable practices. In episode 4 of SLU International Business Now, guest host Dr. Jennifer Mackey sits down with Carol O'Neill, Group President of Packaging for Barry-Wehmiller, to discuss current efforts in global consumer packaging.As Group President of Packaging, Carol O'Neill leads efforts to enhance the alignment and capabilities of the five divisions within the BW Packaging Systems Platform. Guest host Dr. Jennifer Mackey currently serves as Director of Sustainability Solutions at Bunzl Distribution USA and brings her strong background in the plastics industry as a marketing and sustainability professional to the episode.Carol O'Neill LinkedInJennifer Mackey LinkedIn

Introduction by Todd HovermaleJoin host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Chad Merryman, Chief Commercial Officer with Watlow as they discuss the recent growth of the thermal product manufacturer. Approaching 19 years with Watlow, Chief Commercial Officer, Chad Merryman has a proven track record in driving revenue growth through exceptional strategy development and clarity, channel execution with mastery of process and technique, and commercial leadership across sales, product management, and marketing. Visit Guest Chad Merryman's LinkedIn

Foreword by Todd HovermaleIntroduction of Arnold by John LydayJoin host Gene Cunningham and guest Arnold Donald, Retired Vice Chairman and CEO of Carnival Corporation as they discuss the challenges Arnold faced as CEO and his path to the position. This conversation is an excerpt from the 2023 Bayer International Business Conference that took place on December 6, 2022, at Saint Louis University.Arnold Donald is former Vice-Chair of Carnival Corporation & PLC, the world's largest cruise company.  Their nine world leading cruise brands -- Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America, Princess, Seabourn, AIDA, Costa, Cunard, P&O UK, and P&O Australia -- are based throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.  Carnival Corporation & PLC is included in both the S&P500 and the FTSE 100 indices and trades on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges.

In October, Enterprise Holdings announced a name change to Enterprise Mobility to honor their business' 65-year history and mark the beginning of the next chapter.This episode is a reissue from December 2021. Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Peter Smith, VP of Global Franchising at Enterprise Holdings, as they dive into the strategy and decision processes used by Enterprise as it expanded from its very successful domestic rental car market to the global marketplace.  Peter shares his thoughts on the opportunities and challenges Enterprise faced as it expanded internationally.  Of particular interest is the “franchising strategy” Enterprise embraced for international growth. Peter oversees the company's worldwide franchise operations and expansion efforts and has been with Enterprise since 2004. Host Gene Cunningham is a current faculty member in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University and retired Aerospace Executive with a 41-year career in International Business, Strategy, and Operations.

featuring Dr. Paul BeamishJoin host Todd Hovermale and guest Dr. Paul Beamish, Professor of International Business at the Ivey Business School and founder of the 39 Country Initiative, as they discuss the case study accessibility, getting the 39 Country Initiative started, and its needs moving forward. Paul Beamish is Professor of International Business at the Ivey Business School, Western University. His major areas of research emphasis include international management, strategic management, joint ventures, and more recently, outliers and rare events. He is the (co)author of 62 books and 150 refereed articles. There are over 45,000 Google Scholar citations to his research. This ranks him among the top 10 faculty members at Western University, and within the worldwide top 10 in the field of international business. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Journal of International Business Studies from 1993-97, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Asia Pacific Foundation, a Hellmuth Prize recipient, and past Dean of the Fellows of the Academy of International Business.Learn more about the 39 Country Initiative Episode 19: Improving Education Accessibility Globally

Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, as they discuss how Carnival overcame the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the creation of opportunities to propel the company safely into the future.  This conversation is an excerpt from the 2021 Bayer International Business Conference that took place on December 7, 2021 at Saint Louis University.Christine captains a company that sails a fleet of 25 ships, annually hosts nearly six million guests and employs more than 40,000 people who hail from 120 nations around the globe. 

Join host Gene Cunningham for a special roundtable conversation with Eric Doherty, Dr. Ted Conklin, and Dr. Joseph Colorafi about PERSOWN's mission to transform global health and health data access.  Eric is the President of PERSOWN. Eric has nearly 30 years of healthcare-related executive leadership experience in starting and reorganizing businesses in the areas of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, biogenetics, EHR Systems, disposable medical equipment, and consumer goods.Dr. Conklin is a seasoned health care executive and entrepreneur with over 32 years in the industry. He founded a start-up company in the virtual health care space and has also served in officer roles for two major health plans for over 10 years.Dr. Colorafi has a body of experience in the creation and use of cloud-based big data platforms and is a thought leader applying advanced analytics to improve healthcare quality and financial performance.View Guest Eric Doherty's LinkedInView Guest Dr. Ted Conklin's LinkedInView Guest Dr. Joseph Colorafi's LinkedIn

Join host Todd Hovermale for a special conversation with Thad Simons to hear how The Yield Lab is investing in and accelerating high-impact early-stage companies in agrifood systems, around the world.Thad is the Managing Director and founder of The Yield Lab. Founded in 2014, The Yield Lab brings together new innovative technologies focused on improving productivity, enhancing knowledge, eroding boundaries, and merging historically independent ecosystems into a more cohesive agricultural system.View Guest Thad Simons LinkedIn

Featuring Ahmed Al Lawendy Franchising can help a business successfully enter new markets by leveraging the market knowledge, and expertise of the franchise partners.  At the same time, compatibility is seen as an important characteristic for long term franchise success.  Join host Gene Cunningham for a special conversation with Ahmed Al Lawendy to hear how Al Jomaih Holdings of Saudi Arabia and US-headquartered Enterprise Holdings created a successful vehicle leasing franchise in Saudi Arabia and expanded into additional markets.     Ahmed was formerly the Chief Operating Officer for AJAR (Al Jomaih Auto Rent).  He oversaw the operations for AJAR, the Master Franchisee for Enterprise, National, and Alamo vehicle leasing in GCC countries, Jordan, Lebanon and Austria.  Host Gene Cunningham is a faculty member in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University and a retired aerospace executive with a 41-year career in international business, strategy, and operations. Ahmed Al Lawendy: LinkedInGene Cunningham: Linkedin

Join Boeing Institute of International Business Advisory Board member Todd Hovermale as he leads a discussion with Dr. Patricia Wolff and Chris Greene from Meds & Foods for Kids, a nonprofit organization based in Haiti. This episode dives into the background and operations of this inspirational and important organization. To learn more or to donate to MFK, please visit https://www.mfkhaiti.org/.Patricia Wolff, MDFounder and Senior Advisor Dr. Wolff is the founder and executive director of Meds & Food for Kids, an organization with four main activities: Haitian production of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs) for treatment of malnourishment in children and pregnant women; treatment of malnourished children and supplementation of pregnant women; an agricultural program that helps Haitian farmers grow low aflatoxin peanuts with higher yields which are then purchased and used for RUTFs; development of a nutritious school snack and evaluation of the efficacy and acceptability of the snack among impoverished school children. Dr. Wolff also works to study the prevention of malnutrition in at-risk babies in the urban slums of Haiti.Chris Greene CEOChris Green is serving as CEO of Meds & Food for Kids. He started his career in management of an entrepreneurial beverage distribution business, overseeing a staff of 20 with over 100 accounts. He joined Meds & Food for Kids based in Haiti in 2015 and ran the manufacturing and distribution operations for 5 years. Chris then established a consulting business based in Georgia. Meds & Food for Kids recruited him back as CEO in June of 2022.*****“What I personally found most interesting on Meds & Foods for Kids was the drivers that motivated Dr. Wolff to create a company in Haiti. They were not the normal MNEs' objectives of profitability and growth, but more of a social and economic impact on the community in Haiti and the benefits that the products offered to people who are hungry and need food and medicine. Their success is not only coming from having a successful company in regular terms, but on having accomplished some more inspirational and, most likely more difficult to attain, social objectives.” --Alfredo Legorreta, Boeing Institute Advisory Board Member

Join SLU's Chaifetz School of Business professors Dr. Naresh Bansal and Dr. Norman Guo as they discuss the world of Bitcoin with industry expert Brian Dixon. In part two of this two part series, Brian takes a deeper dive into the intricacies of Bitcoin and its role in international business operations.Guest Brian Dixon is President of Off the Chain Capital and has developed a robust background in technology, digital assets, and investment. He has written three books covering Bitcoin, Blockchain and other advanced technologies and a fourth lifestyle book covering intuition, manifestation, diet, exercise and the power of consciousness. His expertise and knowledge in the tech space have afforded him over 70 features in publications such as Forbes, Inc., TechCrunch, Entrepreneur, Blockworks, and many more. Dr. Naresh Bansal is a Professor of Finance and Finance Department Chair at Saint Louis University's Chaifetz School of Business. Dr. Norman Guo is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Chaifetz School of Business, and will be debuting a class in Spring 2023 featuring the latest topics on cryptocurrency and blockchain applications in business. Brian Dixon: LinkedInDr. Naresh Bansal: LinkedInDr. Norman Guo: LinkedIn

Join SLU's Chaifetz School of Business professors Dr. Naresh Bansal and Dr. Norman Guo as they discuss the world of Bitcoin with industry expert Brian Dixon. In part one of this two part series, Brian helps listeners learn about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in an easy and efficient way. This episodes sets the stage for part two of this episode series (to be released in October 2022), where we take a deeper dive into Bitcoin and its role in corporations and international business operations. Guest Brian Dixon is President of Off the Chain Capital and has developed a robust background in technology, digital assets, and investment. He has written three books covering Bitcoin, Blockchain and other advanced technologies and a fourth lifestyle book covering intuition, manifestation, diet, exercise and the power of consciousness. His expertise and knowledge in the tech space have afforded him over 70 features in publications such as Forbes, Inc., TechCrunch, Entrepreneur, Blockworks, and many more. Dr. Naresh Bansal is a Professor of Finance and Finance Department Chair at Saint Louis University's Chaifetz School of Business. Dr. Norman Guo is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Chaifetz School of Business, and will be debuting a class in Spring 2023 featuring the latest topics on cryptocurrency and blockchain applications in business. Brian Dixon: LinkedInDr. Naresh Bansal: LinkedInDr. Norman Guo: LinkedIn

Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and his guest Andres Martin as they delve into how a recent IPO, Benson Hill, is growing internationally.  Andres is the Executive Vice President and General Manager, International for Benson Hill. Benson Hill is a food technology company focused on setting the pace of innovation of food. Benson Hill unlocks the natural genetic diversity of plants using CropOS®, its leading food technology platform. With the consumer in mind, the company uniquely combines data science, plant science, and food science along with advanced plant breeding techniques to create innovative food, ingredient, and feed products that are more nutritious, better tasting, more accessible and more sustainable.  Benson Hill went public in September 2021 on the New York Stock Exchange ($BHIL). Andres Martin is responsible for expanding Benson Hill's international customer base and introducing its proprietary, non-GMO soybean portfolio to markets outside the United States. For more information, please visit www.bensonhill.com.

Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Larry Wigger as they dive into blockchain and implications for the modern supply chain.   Larry is a supply chain economist who has both practical experience and academic excellence.Larry Wigger serves University of Missouri Kansas City's Henry W. Bloch School of Management as Assistant Teaching Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management. Larry holds a MA in Economics from UMKC, a MS in Supply Chain Management and a general MBA from Elmhurst University, with a BA in Business Administration from William Jewell College. Larry is in the dissertation stage of pursuit of his PhD in Economics, with Co-Discipline in Public Affairs and Administration at UMKC. His dissertation follows multiple active research streams, including blockchain use to substantially improve supply chain visibility, public policy options to counter unemployment due to automation, and modern monetary theory on limits to deficit spending.Larry brought over twenty years of varied management experience when joining Bloch at UMKC as full-time faculty. His expertise includes the full range of Supply Chain Management activities, Strategic Leadership, and Operations, Project, and Program Management. Additionally, Larry has held equity leadership positions in multiple start-ups across the Construction and Project Management industry. These activities have included consultancy and at-risk construction work for major global petroleum, retail, and hospitality clients, support services in the recent fracking boom, and three years of post-earthquake construction projects in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.Special thanks to the Nidec Motor Corporation for sponsoring this episode. Larry Wigger | LinkedIn

International Business Disruptions:  Leading During Chaotic Times with  A.C. MarchionneThe international business landscape has been disrupted by COVID-19 for nearly 2 years, and now a war in Europe is creating chaos.  Join host Todd Hovermale, Advisory Board Member in the Boeing Institute of Business, as he discusses strategies on leading during chaotic times with A.C. Marchionne, President of Sales & Marketing and Board Chairman at Greiner Bio-One North America. The international business disruptions experienced by Greiner have created a need for stronger leaders.  Together, Todd and A.C. engage in a discussion on the need for strong International Business Leadership and the skills necessary to motivate and lead teams to success during highly chaotic times.    A.C. currently leads a team of 450 at Greiner Bio-One North America, which is a privately held plastic manufacturing company located in Monroe, NC whose three divisions manufacture a variety of products for the medical and research fields. As an international manufacturer with global reach, Greiner Bio-One provides the manufacturing, distribution logistics and product application support to the world's largest hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporations. 

Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Dr Andries Terblanché who is the Global Lead of Dynamic Risk Assessment with KPMG's network of member firms. Risk assessment is a real concern for any global business manager. Dr Terblanché goes beyond theory and provides learnings from his experience.Dr Terblanché joined KPMG in 1994 and has worked in the firm's practices in South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.He advises on systemic risk to clients across industries such as banking and finance, insurance, aviation, energy, retail, motor vehicle and natural resources. Dr Terblanché studied at New York University (Stern Business School), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Tsinghua University in China, and the universities of Pretoria and Witwaterstrand in South Africa.He is Adjunct Professor of Risk and Actuarial Studies at the University of New South Wales in Australia, and also a guest lecturer at the University of Technology in Sydney.In 2015, he was awarded a prestigious lifetime membership in New York University's Stern School of Business Beta Gamma Sigma honor society in recognition for his work on Dynamic Risk Assessment. In 2016, he was appointed as Senior Research Fellow to the Institute of Global Finance for his work on Dynamic Risk Assessment, which is the leading global academic institution on systemic risk and the subject of interconnectedness.Special thanks to the Nidec Motor Corporation for sponsoring this episode.Dr. Andries Terblanche | LinkedIn

Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, as they discuss how Carnival is overcoming the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the creation of opportunities to propel the company safely into the future.  This conversation is an excerpt from the 2021 Bayer International Business Conference that took place on December 7, 2021 at Saint Louis University.Christine captains a company that sails a fleet of 24 ships, annually hosts nearly six million guests and employs more than 43,000 people who hail from 110 nations around the globe. Host Gene Cunningham is a current faculty member in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University and retired Aerospace Executive with a 41-year career in International Business, Strategy, and Operations.Special thanks to Bayer for sponsoring this episode.

Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Peter Smith, VP of Global Franchising at Enterprise Holdings, as they dive into the strategy and decision processes used by Enterprise as it expanded from its very successful domestic rental car market to the global marketplace.  Peter shares his thoughts on the opportunities and challenges Enterprise faced as it expanded internationally.  Of particular interest is the “franchising strategy” Enterprise embraced for international growth. Peter oversees the company's worldwide franchise operations and expansion efforts and has been with Enterprise since 2004. Host Gene Cunningham is a current faculty member in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University and retired Aerospace Executive with a 41-year career in International Business, Strategy, and Operations.Special thanks to Greiner Bio-One for sponsoring this episode. Enterprise HoldingsGreiner AG | Greiner Bio-One

As businesses worldwide increasingly focus on reducing their own environmental impact, it is important to examine how industries are evolving to embrace more sustainable practices. Guest host Todd Hovermale sits down with Chris Raymond, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Global Enterprise Sustainability at Boeing, to educate listeners on sustainability efforts aligned to the enterprise's strategic objectives and values. As Boeing's first chief sustainability officer, Raymond is responsible for further advancing Boeing's approach on environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, stakeholder-oriented engagement, reporting, and company performance. Host Todd Hovermale currently serves on the Boeing Institute of International Business Advisory Board in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University. Chris Raymond BioSpecial thanks to Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) for sponsoring this episode. Episode Notes and Timestamps:3:55......Pillars of Boeing's sustainability strategy.5:15......Types of skills/attributes needed from people when executing on this sustainability strategy.6:33......Global strategy for a sustainable aerospace future, and the plan for decarbonizing aerospace for future generations.9:00.....Sustainable aviation fuels, comparing and contrasting fuel decisions and technologies.16:50.....Increasing production of sustainable aviation fuels in other regions of the world.19:50.....Leadership/change management regarding sustainability in the corporation as a whole.21:10......Partnering with businesses in the supply chain to ensure goal alignment.25:00......Carbon emission accounting standards.26:30......Balance between sustainability and economic profitability29:10......Leadership, communication, and change management in regards to the topic of sustainability.31:28.....Inspiring the next generation regarding sustainable practices.32:00.....Communicating with different stakeholders and communities.38:00.....Thinking towards the future in terms of sustainability.39:00......Supporting efforts to give back to the broader community and encourage sustainable practices.40:45.....Final Thoughts.

As businesses worldwide increasingly focus on reducing their own environmental impact, it is important to examine how industries are evolving to embrace more sustainable practices. In episode 4 of SLU International Business Now, guest host Dr. Jennifer Mackey sits down with Carol O'Neill, Group President of Packaging for Barry-Wehmiller, to discuss current efforts in global consumer packaging.As Group President of Packaging, Carol O'Neill leads efforts to enhance the alignment and capabilities of the five divisions within the BW Packaging Systems Platform. Guest host Dr. Jennifer Mackey currently serves as Director of Sustainability Solutions at Bunzl Distribution USA and brings her strong background in the plastics industry as a marketing and sustainability professional to the episode.Carol O'Neill LinkedInJennifer Mackey LinkedInSpecial thanks to Bunzl for sponsoring this episode. 

During the Covid pandemic, it is important to examine how industries are evolving and changing to ensure a bright future despite current challenges. Join host Gene Cunningham as he sits down with David Peckinpaugh to discuss the economic impact of the pandemic in the global events industry, and how Maritz is weathering the storm. A 30+ year champion of the events industry, David Peckinpaugh is President of Maritz Global Events and ensures the consistent design and delivery of exceptional experiences to clients and their guests. David joins host Gene Cunningham, current faculty member in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University and retired Aerospace Executive with a 41-year career in International Business, Strategy, and Operations.David Peckinpaugh LinkedIn Gene Cunningham LinkedInSpecial thanks to Novus International for sponsoring this episode. 

The Covid pandemic has created a myriad of challenges to navigate in business environments. Join host Dr. Patricio Duran as he sits down with Dr. Dave Dowell to discuss how Novus International has addressed customer and employee health concerns while tackling the pandemic's ripple effect on sales, manufacturing, and supply chains. Life scientist and strategist Dr. Dave Dowell is Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Operations at Novus International, and within these roles has global responsibility for manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and regulatory affairs. Dr. Dowell joins host Dr. Patricio Duran, Assistant Professor of International Business in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University with research specialties in global strategy and international business environment. Dr. Dave DowellDavid Dowell | LinkedInNovus InternationalNovus InternationalDr. Patricio DuranPatricio Duran | LinkedInSpecial thanks to Enterprise Holdings, Inc. for sponsoring this episode.

Current business opportunities and challenges in the EU marketplace pose interesting and diverse topics for discussion! Join host Gene Cunningham as he sits down with Dr. Gabriele Suder to break down key elements at play: Brexit, the Green Deal, Asian market integration in Europe, and the role of senior executives in the EU marketplace.International business management and strategy expert Dr. Gabriele Suder is currently a Professor of International Business at RMIT University and member of the EU Centre of Excellence, in addition to an award-winning business and scholarly publication author. Dr. Suder joins host Gene Cunningham, current faculty member in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University and retired Aerospace Executive with a 41-year career in International Business, Strategy, and Operations.To learn more about the Boeing Institute of International Business and the Executive Master of International Business program, visit biib.slu.edu.Dr. Gabriele Suder:Prof. Gabriele Suder | LinkedInDoing Business in ... Asia and Europe - YouTubeDoing Business in Europe | SAGE Publications IncDoing Business in Asia | SAGE Publications IncGene Cunningham:Gene Cunningham | LinkedInSpecial thanks to Bayer for sponsoring this episode. 

Please stay tuned for the inaugural episode of SLU International Business Now: Conversations that Matter....coming soon!Meanwhile, visit biib.slu.edu to learn more about the academic programs and global business resources offered through the Boeing Institute of International Business at Saint Louis University.