Patricia Ann “Kiko” Harvey, inspector general and director of oversight at the United Nations World Food Programme, has become the newest member of the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) board of governors. She first joined the board in February. She is a member of its audit and finance committees. Harvey is based in Rome and […]
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Harris, Harry B.
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, […]
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 […]