International specialists share wisdom with IBHS members.

“Your competitors are not just down the street anymore; they are truly around the globe and you absolutely must be in tune internationally.”

That strong message from Herb Payan (MBA ’09), Sony Music Entertainment vice president, Digital Business Development (U.S. Hispanics, Latin America, Spain & Portugal), was part of a panel discussion presented to members of the International Business Honor Society (IBHS), a student organization within the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU). Martha Krawczyk, senior business leader of marketing, Latin America and Caribbean Region, Visa Inc., and Jorge Lazaro Diaz (BS ’93), director of operations, Advanced Data Solutions, at Terremark Worldwide, Inc., joined Payan for the November 8, 2011 presentation.

Jorge Lazaro Diaz from Terremark Worldwide, Inc., Herb Payan from Sony Music Entertainment and Martha Krawczyk from Visa Inc. were panelists at a presentation to the International Business Honor Society.
Jorge Lazaro Diaz from Terremark Worldwide, Inc., Herb Payan from Sony Music Entertainment and Martha Krawczyk from Visa Inc. were panelists at a presentation to the International Business Honor Society.

“We discussed operating models, taxation, ethics, outsourcing and many variables that are on the table today for international businesses,” Payan said. “I emphasized how global events and exchange rates can dramatically change a company’s profitability line.”

IBHS member Rodolfo Trigueros said the panel discussion was very informative.

“The executives increased our understanding of the incredible impact of globalization and its ramifications on businesses everywhere,” he said. “I learned how Sony, Terremark, and Visa adapt to the volatile environment that characterizes today’s markets.”

IBHS presents top line-up of speakers.

The organization regularly invites executives from international companies to their Tuesday night meetings.

Holger Kamin, Planet49 North America, and IBHS members
Holger Kamin, Planet49 North America, and IBHS members

IBHS president Jorge Lacayo and Melissa Izquierdo (BBA ’10), coordinator, corporate and community relations for the college, arranged the group’s fall 2011 corporate speakers including:

  • From Planet49 North America, LLC: Holger Kamin (MIB ’00), director, New Ventures NA (September 27)
  • From ADT Security Services/Tyco International Ltd.: Rodolfo V. Santamaria, regional director, Information Technology, Operational Excellence & Supply Chain (October 11)
  • From the Office of Consulate General of Canada: Claudio Ramirez, consul and trade commissioner (October 25)
Rodolfo V. Santamaria, ADT Security Services/Tyco International Ltd.
Rodolfo V. Santamaria, ADT Security Services/Tyco International Ltd.

Lacayo and advisor Constance Bates reported that members are grateful to hear insights from the executives. Likewise, the executives find the visit to FIU worthwhile.

Claudio Ramirez, Office of Consulate General of Canada
Claudio Ramirez, Office of Consulate General of Canada

“The students were very engaged and asked terrific questions,” Payan said. “They were also very interested in hearing job-seeking advice, which we were happy to share.”

 

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It was such an honor to be involved in this project. Special thank you to Professor Roomes for tailoring his course to accommodate a greater collective goal. The class was so fortunate to have him green light this project we all cared so much about. So proud of our Panther family and Make-A-Wish volunteer Erin Briede for coming together to help make a huge impact in Lorenzo’s life.

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