< Previous30SPEAKER Jeffrey KramerCo-founder & Managing PartnerSyzygy SolutionsJeffrey Kramer is the co-founder of the national consulting firm, Syzygy Solutions and an industry recognized cyber security professional. Mr. Kramer’s technology-consulting career spans over 25 years and includes the delivery of solutions used for both national and international organizations. His experience leverages his expertise in computer software design, network engineering, cyber security and secure software development. In his career, Mr. Kramer has been a trusted advisor to senior executives and the board of directors of many Fortune 500 companies. He has been able to go from the boardroom to the execution and delivery of global strategies and technology solutions in many markets including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, insurance, finance, telecommunications, military and many others. Mr. Kramer also has experience and industry recognized certifications in Information Technology Governance, Global Privacy and Enterprise Risk Management. He holds a Masters in Information Security and Governance and assists global corporations such as the US Military, Cisco Systems, Travelers, Wal-Mart, Avon and Estee Lauder in development and rollout of Global Cyber Security programs.31conway.com/eventsworldforumforfdi.com@ConwayEvents@WorldForumforFDI#WorldForum2016Conway EventsAdam Rice is the Global Chief - Information Security for Cubic Corporation and has 18 years of established experience in information technologies and information security. He is responsible for establishing the information security strategy and direction for the company which includes the architecture, design and implementation to protect Cubic’s operations, assets and information. Rice oversees and coordinates all information security efforts across Cubic and is accountable for enterprise-wide results. He also is responsible for identifying, evaluating and reporting on information security risks in a manner that meets compliance, regulatory and enterprise risk management (ERM) requirements.Prior to working at Cubic, Rice was the Chief Information Security Officer at ATK; The Global Chief Security Officer and VP of Managed Security Services at Tata Communications; a Senior Manager at VeriSign’s Security Professional Services; the Director of Professional Services at Counterpane Internet Security; the Senior Director of IT Operations at RedSiren Managed Security Services; and a Distinguished Member of the Consulting Staff at Lucent Technologies.Rice served in the United States Army and Army National Guard from 1983 until 2007. During this time he was a team sergeant for a U.S. Army Special Forces A Detachment and served a combat tour in Afghanistan.Rice holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from George Mason University, as well as post graduate work in Information Security Management from the University of Virginia. He is considered to be a thought leader in the field with numerous published articles related to Information Security.Adam RiceGlobal Chief - Information SecurityCubic Corporation SPEAKER32Andy SerwerEditor in ChiefYahoo FinanceKEYNOTE SPEAKER + MODERATORAndy Serwer is the editor in chief for Yahoo Finance and one of the world’s leading business journalists. Andy oversees all editorial content for Yahoo Finance from breaking news to in-depth stories to original video programming. Prior to Yahoo, Andy was the editor of Fortune for eight years — the longest service of any editor since the 1980s — and worked at Time, Inc. for 29 years. As editor of Fortune, Andy was responsible for overseeing Fortune magazine and Fortune.com as well as Fortune digital media and Fortune’s conferences. From 1997 through 2006, Serwer wrote the groundbreaking business news blog, Streetlife, one of the first daily digital newsletters covering the world of finance and business.Andy holds degrees from Bowdoin College, BA; Emory University, MBA; and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, BS. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Bowdoin College. He is an Emory University Goizueta School of Business Presidential Fellow.33conway.com/eventsworldforumforfdi.com@ConwayEvents@WorldForumforFDI#WorldForum2016Conway EventsPANEL IV The Perception ProblemMr. Bukary leads NetSuite’s manufacturing and wholesale / distribution industries. Prior to NetSuite, he was Vice President of Marketing at Truviso, a Continuous Analytics firm, where he was responsible for marketing and business development. Before Truviso, Mr. Bukary was at SAP, where he served as Vice President of the Global Partner Ecosystem Group, responsible for SAP’s numerous strategic technology partnerships. Earlier at SAP, he launched the company’s analytic application business after holding positions in composite applications and business intelligence solutions marketing. Mr. Bukary was a co-founding executive and Vice President of Product Marketing at Rearden Commerce, a service-oriented architecture personal services procurement firm. Prior to Rearden, he was part of Informatica Corporation’s management team, building product and industry marketing teams. Mr. Bukary has broad experience in building and leading product and industry groups, corporate strategy, and product management with companies including Baan and Parametric Technology Corporation. He started his career as an aeronautical design engineer at Pratt & Whitney, UTC, and holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Roman BukaryVice President Account ManagementNetSuiteSPEAKER34SPEAKER Dr. Leonard J. Ponzi, Ph.D.Managing PartnerReputationIncIn January 2016, Leonard joined ReputationInc. as the U.S. Managing Partner. He oversees the firm’s consulting services and group operations for the US market. Leonard is located in ReputationInc’s New York SoHo office and works with a global team of consultants who specialize in reputation insights, strategy and advice. Prior to joining ReputationInc, Leonard spent nearly 10 years at the Reputation Institute building its global business. As a Managing Partner, he became recognized as a subject matter expert on global stakeholder research methodologies, data analytics and corporate reputation management strategy. Leonard’s multi-industry experience solving client business problems includes a unique blend of consulting engagements. He has lead client engagements in a wide range of industries including automotive, consumer package goods, pharmaceutical, publishing, travel, and hardware and software manufacturing.Leonard holds an MBA and a Ph.D. He also was an adjunct faculty member for 10 years at two New York universities where he instructed graduate courses in marketing, marketing research and consumer behavior. He is a speaker at various conferences and has several publications in the area of management and statistics.35conway.com/eventsworldforumforfdi.com@ConwayEvents@WorldForumforFDI#WorldForum2016Conway EventsAs CEO of The Alles Group Monterrey, Felix G. Tejada is in charge of developing strategy and implementing transactions related to Corporate Real Estate for multinational clients throughout Mexico. Mr. Tejada has 20 years in the company he co-founded, and is widely considered as a leading expert in the real estate and construction industry throughout Mexico. He has a long track record of successfully guiding local, national and multinational clients with their site selection and commercial real estate acquisitions; some of his key client include Johnson Controls (JCI), Emerson, Alcoa as well as leading private equity groups throughout Mexico. Felix and his team have been responsible for advising several mixed-used projects throughout Northern Mexico, including the renowned Pelli-Clarke Pelli “Arboleda” masterplan in Monterrey with 450,000 Sq. Ft. of GLA. In addition, Felix and his industrial team of advisors have been responsible for coordinating site selection projects for industrial clients that resulted in more than 35 million square feet of absorption throughout Mexico and Latin America over the past 20 years.From March 2008 to January 2010, Felix served as President of the Mexican Commercial Brokerage association in Monterrey. He has also served on the American Chamber of Mexico Board of Directors since 2008. Felix is also an active participant in the development of the Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC ) chapter in Mexico.Prior to founding The Alles Group, Felix was Managing Director at Bar Code Systems (Fineline Technologies) Mexico office where he was responsible for starting operations in late 1994.Felix graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, with a B.A. degree in Latin American Studies and Caribbean Affairs. He is fully bilingual and also speaks French. Felix and his family live in the Texas Hill Country; he spends most of his time commuting between Monterrey, Mexico City and Central Texas. In his free time he loves to play golf, fish or go hiking with this wife and three kids. Felix G. TejadaDirector GeneralThe Alles Group MonterreySPEAKER36Umeshkumar Vekaria is head of international business development for Lacgene Technologies and CEO of BlueOrb Solutions LLC. Lacgene Technologies Pvt Ltd is an R&D company with large research and manufacturing facilities in India. BlueOrb Solutions LLC, a new startup company, is a subsidiary of Lacgene Technologies and has just established their global hub in the U.S. in St. Louis, Missouri.Umeshkumar VekariaInternational Business DevelopmentLacgene Technologies Pvt. SPEAKER37conway.com/eventsworldforumforfdi.com@ConwayEvents@WorldForumforFDI#WorldForum2016Conway EventsMODERATOR John EvansFounding Partner & Managing DirectorTractus AsiaMr. Evans is one of the founding partners and the Managing Director of Tractus Asia. During his nearly two decades in Asia, Mr. Evans has advised and assisted numerous public organizations with their economic development strategies. In addition to his extensive work with public sector clients, he has assisted hundreds of companies in site selection throughout Asia.Mr. Evans is the author of several chapters in the Key Media Publication, 2003 Handbook for Setting Up Business in China. He frequently writes articles, gives lectures, is interviewed and conducts workshops around the world on foreign direct investment. The venues for his articles and presentations have included: the Economist, CNBC Squawk Box, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Minnesota Trade Office, Washington State’s Department of Commerce, The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Association, the Asia Business Forum and the World Freezones Organization’s annual investment attraction conferences. Mr. Evans earned a degree in East Asian History and studied Economics at Princeton University. English is his native language; he is fluent in Thai and conversant in Mandarin.PANEL V Developing Recession-proof Industries38Dr. Kara Bortone, Ph.D.Head of Company SourcingJLabs (Johnson & Johnson)As Head of Company Sourcing for JLabs, Kara leads the company recruitment and selection process for JLabs including JLabs San Diego, JLabs @QB3 in San Francisco and JLabs @LabCentral in Cambridge/Boston. In this role, Kara is actively building a pipeline of prospects and driving licensee companies through diligence, selection, and joining JLabs. Kara coordinates opportunities to grow relationships between JLabs companies and Johnson & Johnson Innovation and other potential strategic partners.Kara joins JLabs through Prescience International, where she was Director of Corporate Ventures, primarily focusing on JLabs. She has over 10 years experience in the European and the U.S. biotech sector. Prior to joining Prescience, Kara led the scientific communications and marketing for Belgian-based Galapagos NV at a period when the company grew from 60 to over 800 employees and completed its initial public offering on Euronext. She holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Texas.SPEAKER39conway.com/eventsworldforumforfdi.com@ConwayEvents@WorldForumforFDI#WorldForum2016Conway EventsSPEAKER Tugce ErgulCEOAngel LabsTugce Ergul is a co-founder of Angel Labs, the world’s first investor accelerator with a strong focus on diversity & inclusion. Before founding Angel Labs, she worked as a Managing Director at Startup Labs where she managed over 30 successful digital investments. Angel Labs operates in more than 38 countries and exists to supercharge investor communities and empower high-net-worth individuals, family offices and executives worldwide. With a platform offering action-based learning programs, resources, and networks for entrepreneurs and leaders, Angel Labs aims to be the leading organization to foster entrepreneurship through investor education.Next >