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YEARS • JAHRE NOV 11, 2013 19TH ANNUAL GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARD DINNER HONORING VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO IBM 126225_AICGS_GLAD2013_program.indd 1 11/1/13 5:37 PM PROGRAM 1 COCKTAIL RECEPTION 2 WELCOME & GREETINGS Jackson Janes President, AICGS Jacques Brand CEO of North America and Member, Group Executive Committee, Deutsche Bank, AICGS Chairman 3 VIDEO WELCOME Shaping Transatlantic Solutions 2 126225_AICGS_GLAD2013_program.indd 2 11/1/13 5:37 PM PROGRAM 4 DINNER SERVICE 5 SPECIAL GUEST Appetizer H.E. Dr. Peter Ammon Thinly Sliced Prosciutto Two Ambassador of the Federal Ways, Melon Compressed, Republic of Germany to the Burrata Cream & Fruit Mustard United States Alternative upon Request Arugula Salad with Cherry 6 ENTERTAINMENT Tomatoes and Shaved Parmesan The Chain Gang Main Course Braised Veal Cheeks with Risotto Parmigiana 7 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTATION Fish Alternative upon Request Honoree: Chilean Sea Bass Virginia M. Rometty with Miso Glaze Chairman, President Vegetarian Alternative and CEO, IBM upon Request Vegetable Napoleon 8 RAFFLE DRAWING All Main Courses Served With Risotto Parmigiana Broccolini tied with Leeks 9 CLOSING Dessert Jackson Janes Three Chocolate Perfetto President, AICGS Miniature Eclairs with Giant Driscoll Strawberries, Dipped in Bittersweet Chocolate 10 DANCING Assorted Cookies Dance music provided by The Chain Gang Wines Zonin Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Zonin Pinot Grigio 3 126225_AICGS_GLAD2013_program.indd 3 11/1/13 5:37 PM DR. JACKSON CONTENTS JANES PRESIDENT, AICGS WELCOME AICGS proudly presents Virginia Rometty, Chairman, President and CEO of IBM, with the 2013 Global Leadership Award for her enduring positive influence on the German-American partnership. The Institute is very proud to honor those who continue to support the strong bond between Germany and the United States. As a leader in the diversified computer systems industry, Mrs. Rometty has contributed greatly to the ties between Germany, Europe, and the United States, and we are delighted to welcome her among the Institute’s distinguished Global Leadership Award recipients. On behalf of AICGS, I thank you for your participation in tonight’s celebration. I would like to express our special appreciation to the AICGS Board of Trustees, our Global Leadership Award Dinner Sponsors, and our Members for their generous contributions of time and financial support. Their partnership with the Institute adds luster to this evening’s event and enables AICGS to continue providing knowledge, insights, and networks for the future. 4 126225_AICGS_GLAD2013_program.indd 4 11/1/13 5:37 PM CONTENTS 6 ABOUT AICGS 10 ABOUT THE HONOREE 12 HONORARY CO-CHAIRS 14 PAST GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS 16 AICGS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 18 MUSIC 5 126225_AICGS_GLAD2013_program.indd 5 11/1/13 5:37 PM ABOUT AICGS 6 126225_AICGS_GLAD2013_program.indd 6 11/1/13 5:37 PM ABOUT AICGS30 YEARS FACING CHALLENGES, CHOICES, AND CONSEQUENCES This year marks the 30th anniversary of AICGS’ founding. AICGS has always been special in that it has a laser focus on Germany within the larger context of Europe. That focus includes a broad perspective on other regions of the world and topics of global significance. We fill a very important niche. Germany’s key position in setting Europe’s agenda has been especially highlighted over the past several years— particularly by Angela Merkel’s steady leadership. High- level visits between the countries take place frequently, and the U.S. and Germany cooperate actively in international fora. AICGS is a frequent host of those meetings. AICGS identifies challenges that are critical to the German-American dialogue, especially those for which a consensus between Germany and the U.S. might be more elusive. And while there are sometimes differences between Berlin and Washington over policy priorities, the transatlantic relationship has no equal. There is an enormous web of economic and strategic interdependence that envelops both countries. However, that does not always translate into agreement on specific policy choices. There are a number of areas of potential tension in future U.S.-German relations: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations; fallout from the revelations about the U.S. National Security Agency’s (NSA’s) extensive surveillance program of both American allies and foes; and the role of the use of force in countries such as Libya and Syria. 7 126225_AICGS_GLAD2013_program.indd 7 11/1/13 5:37 PM This year there was an important election in Germany. Regardless of how the ruling coalition is put together, German officials will be faced with a transatlantic agenda that looks very familiar. While the players in Berlin may be shuffled, and some may be new to the arena of government, the U.S.-German dialogue will carry on, and the parameters of challenges and choices will not change a great deal. What’s more, the primary political players on the German stage do not differ significantly in their approaches to transatlantic issues, and the central importance of relations with the United States is a given for the mainstream parties. Consider the status of the euro and the economic outlook in Europe. Germany’s role in these issues is decisive, and the United States has an enormous stake in the stability of the euro and in continued growth in the euro area in terms of its own economic outlook. Merkel has spent the last four years of her tenure steering through the economic storms in Europe, and she will continue to make that her top priority. There is a trend toward inward-looking political concerns on both sides of the Atlantic. The United States is going through a phase of increasing domestic preoccupation with isolationist tendencies, and that has implications for U.S. foreign policy capacities and perceptions. For their part, Germans are primarily concerned with their own future and with the stability of their European environment. These twin trends can raise serious questions about mutual expectations when it comes to setting policy priorities. 8 126225_AICGS_GLAD2013_program.indd 8 11/1/13 5:37 PM Going forward, German and American leaders will have to forge common conclusions and responses to serious challenges U.S. expectations of German leadership in this arena will be high, but in the past few years, the United States and Germany have clashed. Tensions have surfaced over Berlin’s regulatory policies and its policy priorities in responding to the crises in Europe. Those tensions have also affected Germany’s relations with its European neighbors. The U.S.-German dialogue in this area will at times be difficult, especially in light of divergent perspectives on the role of monetary and fiscal policies and because Germany operates within the complex EU arena, which impacts its choices and their consequences. Going forward, German and American leaders will have to forge common conclusions and responses to serious challenges, some well beyond the transatlantic arena, while maintaining public support at home. A glance at the Middle East, Africa, or other areas of concern reminds Berlin and Washington that they share global responsibilities and the need to respond to them. This is a message that leaders on both sides of the ocean need to convey to their respective voters and to each other. However difficult it is to work together on tackling specific agenda items, there is an overlapping consensus that the sum of German-American relations has been more than its parts. For nearly seven decades, the United States and Germany have succeeded in managing their relations fairly well. AICGS will continue to examine the need for priorities and policies to cope with these dramatic challenges and work on reaching mutually-beneficial conclusions. 9 126225_AICGS_GLAD2013_program.indd 9 11/1/13 5:37 PM HONOREEGINNI ROMETTY CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO IBM Mrs. Rometty was appointed President and CEO effective January 1, 2012. She became Chairman of the Board of Directors on October 1, 2012. Mrs. Rometty began her career with IBM in 1981 in Detroit, Michigan. Since then she has held a series of leadership positions in IBM, most recently as Senior Vice President and Group Executive, IBM Sales, Marketing and Strategy. In this role, she was responsible for business results in the 170 global markets in which IBM operates and pioneered IBM’s rapid expansion in the emerging economies of the world. As part of this, she established IBM’s Growth Markets organization, which is expected to contribute as much as 30 percent of IBM revenues by 2015. Prior to this, Mrs. Rometty served as Senior Vice President, IBM Global Business Services, where she led the successful integration of PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting. This acquisition was the largest in professional services history, creating a global team of more than 100,000 business consultants and services experts. In recognition of her leadership in the professional services industry, Mrs. Rometty was honored with the Carl Sloane Award 2006, given by the Association of Management Consulting Firms. In prior leadership roles, Mrs. Rometty served as general manager of IBM Global Services, Americas, as well as general manager of IBM’s Global Insurance and Financial Services Sector. Mrs. Rometty serves on the Council on Foreign Relations; the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University; and the Board of Overseers and Board of Managers of Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree with high honors in computer science and electrical