Session Descriptions

Symposium 2011

Opening Keynote Address: Latin America Economic Outlook, 9:15 am to 10:00 am

The Symposium will kick off with a presentation by Charles Kramer, Division Chief of Regional Studies at Western Hemisphere Department of the International Monetary Fund who will explore the IMF’s Economic Outlook for Latin America and the risks that the region faces. Following his speech, Mr. Kramer will engage in a Q&A session with the audience.

Session I: Successful Capital Markets and Financial Experiences, 10:00 am to 10:50 am

This session will discuss successful experiences in the region that have allowed the development of local capital markets and the competitiveness of the region in attracting foreign direct investments. Ambassador Patrick Duddy will moderate the panel and will give a brief introduction of the topic. Then the speakers will introduce themselves and will have ten minutes each to share their experiences. Then, the moderator will guide the discussion by asking relevant questions to the speakers. A Q&A session will follow after the presentations.

Session II: Successful Business Experiences, 11:05 am to 11:55 am

This session will discuss successful business experiences in the region that have supported the region’s economic growth and investments. Mr. Edmundo Vallejo will moderate the panel and will give a brief introduction of the topic. Then the speakers will introduce themselves and will have ten minutes each to share their experiences. Then, the moderator will guide the discussion by asking relevant questions to the speakers. A Q&A session will follow after the presentations.

Closing Keynote Address: Doing Business in Latin America, 11:55 am to 12:35 pm

For the closing of the Symposium, Mr. Roberto Marques, Global Chief Customer Officer of Johnson and Johnson, will discuss J&J’s experience in doing business in Latin America. Following his speech, Mr. Marques will engage in a Q&A session with the audience.

 

Testimonials:

""Before coming to Fuqua I knew that I would be going to one of the best Schools in the US. I remember when I interviewed with several Fuqua alumni they mentioned that I was about to have the best two years of my life. Nothing could be closer to the truth….. There are four things that really impressed me while I was studying here. 1. Team Fuqua. Team Fuqua differentiates Fuqua students from other schools. Even though students are very competitive, Fuqua students always work together and look for ways to improve the Fuqua brand. 2. Strong International Presence. More than forty percent of Fuqua students are internationals. In a globalized business environment it is essential to interact with people from all over the world. 3. Rankings. Fuqua is improving as a school each year and I am proud to be part of this improvement. 4. Living in Durham. The big advantage of living in a city like Durham is that you are able to meet and interact with all your MBA classmates. This creates a strong community within Fuqua. Living in Durham is also less expensive than living in a larger city and as such the quality of life is better. As I reflect on my time at Fuqua, I can now I can say that I made the right decision.""
Alberto Llosa, Class of 2011 - Peru

"I visited Fuqua before applying and I loved the place, the people and the culture. Now I feel proud that I made the best decision in coming here. First, I have found the most valuable people. It is very difficult to explain but once you are here you can feel the Team Fuqua environment all over the place: An environment where people are always willing to help and a unique atmosphere where it is incredible easy to make a lot of friends. Secondly, I became even more interested when I knew about the great opportunities that Fuqua had in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Fuqua has given me the opportunity to learn a lot about entrepreneurship by participating in several entrepreneur competitions, including the Duke Start-up Challenge. I also had the chance to do a mentored study with Duke’s Small Business and Technology Development Center, where I mentored other start-ups. Finally, my wife and I were very interested in living in an adventurous place as Durham, where we could do a lot of outdoor activities. So far, we have done primitive camping, rafting, skiing, hiking, and many other open air activities. We just love our life at Duke! "
Miguel Duhalt, Class of 2011 - Mexico