Donald Trump has named US Pacific Commander Admiral Harry Harris as his pick to serve as the American ambassador to Australia, the White House has said in a statement. Harris, a naval officer, has served in the military for 39 years and is in his seventh command assignment as head of the US Pacific Command, […]
2009 Honorees
Mineta, Norman
Mr. Norman Y. Mineta became the 14th U.S. Secretary of Transportation on January 25, 2001. In nominating him, President Bush said, “Norm made a reputation in the halls of Congress as someone who understands that a sound infrastructure in America will lead to economic opportunity for all Americans.” As Secretary of Transportation, Mr. Mineta oversees […]
Fung, Michael
Michael Fung served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Walmart U.S., a multinational retailer, from 2006 until his retirement in February 2012, as Senior Vice President, Internal Audit Services from 2003 to 2006, and as Vice President, Finance and Administration of Global Procurement from 2001 to 2003. Michael grew up in Chicago […]
Iwata, Jon
Jon Iwata is Executive in Residence at the Yale School of Management. His appointment followed his retirement from IBM in 2018. During his 34-year career with IBM, Jon held a variety of senior management roles. He was most recently IBM Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer. IBM’s brand is one of the most valuable […]
Chow, Anne
Anne Chow serves as President of National Business for AT&T. As president – National Business, she leads more than 12,000 business professionals who support 95 percent of AT&T’s business customers nationwide. Across numerous AT&T Business segments, she oversees customer experience, management of direct and indirect sales channels, call center support, and DIRECTV for Business. She […]
2009 Honorees
Play Full 2009 WWAAC Video Anne Chow Senior Vice President Premier Client Group AT&T Operations, Inc. Play Video Michael Fung Senior Vice President Wal-Mart Finance and Strategy Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Play Video Jon C. Iwata Senior Vice President Marketing and Communications IBM Corporation Play Video Norman Y. Mineta Former US Secretary of Transportation Former US […]