RSM Leadership Summit 2009

The global financial crisis is profoundly changing the world, and new paths must be forged to successfully drive us forward. Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University cordially invites you to the First Annual RSM Leadership Summit, an event dedicated to examining new models, new methods, and new mindsets to drive the future of business, and where you will have the opportunity to join the ambitious discussion, network with fellow leaders in business, politics and academia; and be a part of a lasting solution.Speakers: Belmiro de Azevedo, Chairman of Sonae Boudewijn Beerkens, CFO and
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The global financial crisis is profoundly changing the world, and new paths must be forged to successfully drive us forward. Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University cordially invites you to the First Annual RSM Leadership Summit, an event dedicated to examining new models, new methods, and new mindsets to drive the future of business, and where you will have the opportunity to join the ambitious discussion, network with fellow leaders in business, politics and academia; and be a part of a lasting solution.Speakers: Belmiro de Azevedo, Chairman of Sonae Boudewijn Beerkens, CFO and Member of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer Wim Boonstra, Executive Vice President and Chief Economist of the Rabobank Group Mark Foster, Group Chief Executive of Accenture* Ronald de Jong, SVP and CEO Emerging Markets of Philips Healthcare

Topics to be discussed:The state of the economy: Following a series of bailouts and stimulus packages, is the worst over?Strategy to drive growth in the downturn: Can businesses balance short-term survival and sustainable long-term profitability?The rise of multinationals from emerging countries is a key phenomenon of the rapidly changing international climate. What does it mean for the competitive position of developed market companies? What are the business implications for international business?

As part of the summit, Dean George Yip will also honour outstanding RSM alumni through the Annual RSM Distinguished Alumni Awards.