SLU International Business Now: Conversations That Matter

Join SLU's Chaifetz School of Business professors Dr. Naresh Bansal and Dr. Norman Guo as they discuss the world of Bitcoin with industry expert Brian Dixon. In part two of this two part series, Brian takes a deeper dive into the intricacies of Bitcoin and its role in international business operations. Guest Brian Dixon is President of Off the Chain Capital and has developed a robust backgrou...

Join SLU's Chaifetz School of Business professors Dr. Naresh Bansal and Dr. Norman Guo as they discuss the world of Bitcoin with industry expert Brian Dixon. In part one of this two part series, Brian helps listeners learn about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in an easy and efficient way. This episodes sets the stage for part two of this episode series (to be released in October 2022), where we t...

Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and his guest Andres Martin as they delve into how a recent IPO, Benson Hill, is growing internationally.  Andres is the Executive Vice President and General Manager, International for Benson Hill. Benson Hill is a food technology company focused on setting the pace of innovation of food. Benson Hill unlocks the natural genetic diversity of plants using CropOS®, its lea...

Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Larry Wigger as they dive into blockchain and implications for the modern supply chain.   Larry is a supply chain economist who has both practical experience and academic excellence. Larry Wigger serves University of Missouri Kansas City’s Henry W. Bloch School of Management as Assistant Teaching Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management. Larry holds...

International Business Disruptions:  Leading During Chaotic Times with  A.C. Marchionne The international business landscape has been disrupted by COVID-19 for nearly 2 years, and now a war in Europe is creating chaos.  Join host Todd Hovermale, Advisory Board Member in the Boeing Institute of Business, as he discusses strategies on leading during chaotic times with A.C. Marchionne, President of S...

Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Dr Andries Terblanché who is the Global Lead of Dynamic Risk Assessment with KPMG’s network of member firms. Risk assessment is a real concern for any global business manager. Dr Terblanché goes beyond theory and provides learnings from his experience. Dr Terblanché joined KPMG in 1994 and has worked in the firm’s practices in South Africa, New Zealand, Austra...

Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, as they discuss how Carnival is overcoming the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the creation of opportunities to propel the company safely into the future.  This conversation is an excerpt from the 2021 Bayer International Business Conference that took place on December 7, 2021 at Saint Louis University. Ch...

Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Peter Smith, VP of Global Franchising at Enterprise Holdings, as they dive into the strategy and decision processes used by Enterprise as it expanded from its very successful domestic rental car market to the global marketplace.  Peter shares his thoughts on the opportunities and challenges Enterprise faced as it expanded internationally.  Of particular interest...

As businesses worldwide increasingly focus on reducing their own environmental impact, it is important to examine how industries are evolving to embrace more sustainable practices. Guest host Todd Hovermale sits down with Chris Raymond, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Global Enterprise Sustainability at Boeing, to educate listeners on sustainability efforts aligned to the enterprise's...

As businesses worldwide increasingly focus on reducing their own environmental impact, it is important to examine how industries are evolving to embrace more sustainable practices. In episode 4 of SLU International Business Now, guest host Dr. Jennifer Mackey sits down with Carol O'Neill, Group President of Packaging for Barry-Wehmiller, to discuss current efforts in global consumer packaging...

During the Covid pandemic, it is important to examine how industries are evolving and changing to ensure a bright future despite current challenges. Join host Gene Cunningham as he sits down with David Peckinpaugh to discuss the economic impact of the pandemic in the global events industry, and how Maritz is weathering the storm.  A 30+ year champion of the events industry, David Peckinpaugh is Pr...

The Covid pandemic has created a myriad of challenges to navigate in business environments. Join host Dr. Patricio Duran as he sits down with Dr. Dave Dowell to discuss how Novus International has addressed customer and employee health concerns while tackling the pandemic's ripple effect on sales, manufacturing, and supply chains.  Life scientist and strategist Dr. Dave Dowell is Chief Operat...

Current business opportunities and challenges in the EU marketplace pose interesting and diverse topics for discussion! Join host Gene Cunningham as he sits down with Dr. Gabriele Suder to break down key elements at play: Brexit, the Green Deal, Asian market integration in Europe, and the role of senior executives in the EU marketplace. International business management and strategy expert Dr. Gab...

Please stay tuned for the inaugural episode of SLU International Business Now: Conversations that Matter ....coming soon! Meanwhile, visit biib.slu.edu to learn more about the academic programs and global business resources offered through the Boeing Institute of International Business at Saint Louis University.