Project Description

International MBE Forum and Luncheon

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Description

This year NMSDC celebrates 45 years of minority business development. We have evolved and expanded our reach into other countries and new partnerships.

Come take a journey with us as panelists share the journey of business growth and development beyond the United States. Learn from Corporate Members who have expanded their supply chain scope for inclusion beyond the United States, Certified NMSDC Suppliers who now have the expertise of a “global” firm, and from NGOs invested in the sustainable growth and development of an inclusive supply chain.

Expect:
• International Council Presidents share insights into their markets
• UN Women & Global Impact
• Globalization: Opportunities and Risks
• Going global through partnerships and transformation
• Meet and greet: Corps and Corp Plus US companies meet with International delegates

Sponsored by:
MetLife

Speakers

Speakers:
Pauline Gebon
Global Head, Supplier Inclusion and Development
MetLife

I. Javette Hines
Head of Supply Chain Development, Inclusion and Sustainability Enterprise Supply Chair (ESC)
Citi

Welcome

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Introductions & Overview of the Day

Speakers

Speakers:
Christopher A. Garcia
Acting National Director
U.S. Department of Commerce
Minority Business Development Agency

I. Javette Hines
Head of Supply Chain Development, Inclusion and Sustainability Enterprise Supply Chair (ESC)
Citi

Pauline Gebon
Global Head, Supplier Inclusion and Development
MetLife

Part 1

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Globalization – Opportunities and Risk

Speakers

Moderator:
I. Javette Hines
Head of Supply Chain Development, Inclusion and Sustainability Enterprise Supply Chair (ESC)
Citi

Speakers:
Ryan DeBorger
Strategic Partnership Program and Enterprise Supply Chain Canada Head O&T Infrastructure – Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC)
Citi

Zebib Michal Kidane
Procurement Analyst
Division of Management and Administration
UN Women

Brian Webster
Associate Director, Global Category Manager
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Dave Zaccagnini
Global Procurement Operations
MetLife

Part 2

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Nuances of Doing Business in Different Countries

Speakers

Moderator:
Elizabeth A. Vazquez
CEO and Co-Founder
WEConnect International

Panelists:
Laura Berry
CEO
Supply Nation

Cassandra Dorrington
President & CEO
Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council

Gary Joseph
CEO
South African Supplier Diversity Council

Mayank Shah
Chief Executive Officer
MSDUK

Networking Luncheon

11:15 AM – 12:10 PM

Meet & Greet

Corporate and Corporate Plus® US companies meet with International delegates.

Part 3

12:10 PM – 12:55 PM

21st Century Transformation: Globalization, Partnerships and Sustainability

Speakers

Moderators:
Terrez M. Thompson
Vice President, Global Supplier Diversity
The Coca-Cola Company

Panelists:
Shaleta Dunn
Director, Diverse Talent & Supplier Programs
Manpower Group

Sam Hummel
CEO
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

Elisabete Miranda
President
CQ Fluency

Avis Yates Rivers
CEO
Technology Concepts Group International

Eve Lerman
Sr. International Trade Specialist from East Michigan
U.S. Commercial Service