Join us for a listening session about Interculturality and Multinational Organizations:
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm CST
via WebEx
Hosted by AGP Young Professionals
When organizations operate outside of their original country of incorporation, it requires interfacing, conforming and appealing to the local culture in the current country.
In this webinar, our guest panel from Mercedes-Benz U.S. International will share their experiences on benefits and obstacles along with the business and personal motivations found in a multicultural environment.
Panelists:
Leticia Rocco
Senior Manager for International Procurement with 20+ years experience working in 6+ countries with Daimler.
Brian Whittier
Vice President Body & Paint Operations with international experience in joint venture launch in China and manager of many expats.
Gunnar Thielemann
Senior Manager for Series Planning from Germany with multiple expatriate assignments in the US.
Moderator:
William R. Hodges
Chair
AGP Young Professionals
This webinar is hosted by AGP Young Professionals and they have graciously opened the event to all of AGP’s members and supporters.
The Young Professionals group is under the AlabamaGermany Partnership umbrella. Its members are interns, co-op or employees of either an Alabama-Germany company or institution. The age requirement is 21 to 39. This also includes college students, grad students studying German language, international business, science and engineering. The group will promote international education, individual career development and promotion of Alabama-German companies and workforce development. For any questions you might have about this group please contact our office.
Thank you to our sponsor:
Join us for a conversation with Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany (consular district of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee):
Thursday, October 1, 2020
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. CST
ZOOM Webinar
Welcome remarks and introductions by AGP Chair, Bobby Ingram. Honorary Consul of Germany to the state of Alabama, Michael Johnson will be interviewing the Consulate General Dr. Fuller on a variety of topics.
We will cover everything from the role of the consulate, US, and Germany’s handling of the COVID pandemic; how are the German companies represented in the South doing; the new German President of the European Commission first State of the Union speech; transatlantic relationship, and other world relations.
There will be opportunities to ask questions during the interview. Registration!