The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

October 9, 2003 The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 New York City Telephone (212) 838 5530, Fax (212) 755 7953 www.saccny.org We are very thankful to our We are very thankful to our

Sponsors Sponsors Heimbold Foundation Heimbold Foundation IKEA North America IKEA North America OPEN: The Small Business Network from OPEN: The Small Business Network American Express from American Express Pillsbury Winthrop LLP The Swedish Export Association Pillsbury Winthrop LLP The Swedish Export Association

Gift Sponsors Gift Sponsors Aquavit Aquavit Face Stockholm Face Stockholm General Atlantic Partners General Atlantic Partners iittala, Inc. iittala, Inc. InStyle Magazine InStyle Magazine Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley Pepsi Cola Company Pepsi Cola Company Working Mother Media Inc. Working Mother Media Inc. World of Hope International World of Hope International "Women Leaders in the 21st Century"

On behalf of The Swedish-American Chamber of About SACC New York Commerce in New York, we are delighted to have you join us for our First Annual Swedish-American Executive Women's Conference. The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a private membership organization, founded in 1906. As Since 1906 the Chamber has served as a unique and effec- the first and leading Swedish-American Chamber, tive platform for networking within the Swedish-American SACC New York provides a vast array of services, aimed business community. As the first female President of the at promoting and advancing business relations Chamber, one of my priorities has been to initiate this con- between the U.S. and Sweden. ference where outstanding women from Sweden and the US come together to compare notes, and share respective By levering from its unique network and longstanding economic and cultural strengths. Swedish-American business related experience, SACC New York is well positioned to assist and facilitate in var- This Conference is a timely opportunity to address the new ious business matters. challenges and increasing opportunities that women will One of the most important features of SACC New York encounter as leaders in the 21st century. The network that is is the strength derived from its members. Industry lead- forged today will harness the collective power of our talent, ers, business executives, lawyers, bankers, as well as an energy, and vision, and further our interest in the challeng- impressive number of entrepreneurs are actively ing times that lie ahead. engaged in the network. The focus is to give members a promotional platform with high visibilty and to provide We are proud to present so many brilliant and qualified expert consulting services. speakers. The collective accomplishments of these execu- tive women across a wide array of industries, are truly Annually, SACC New York hosts a number of exclusive events including conferences, informal seminars, week- remarkable. Individually, they are leading authorities in their long delegations, sports events, traditional Swedish fields of expertise, and their experiences will ensure that the events, and black-tie galas.traditional Swedish events, panel discussions will be both dynamic and constructive. and black-tie galas. The Chamber would like to welcome all of our guests, and also thank our sponsors for allowing our goals to become reality. We are confident that today's experiences will be enlightening, productive as well as enjoyable.

Sincerely, Renée Lundholm President Participants

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P For 97 years The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has proved itself unprecedented in Parenti, Maureen Thule, Inc recognizing unique opportunities that enhance an Petersen, LeeAnn Volvo Group North America ever-growing Swedish-American business community. S As an initiative to further strengthen trade between Sweden and the U.S., the Chamber is hosting this annu- Sclafani, Thomas M. OPEN: The Small Business Network and American Express al Swedish-American Executive Women's Conference. Soffer, Martha Women’s Business Center Stephens, Debra Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications The Conference will bring together key women execu- Svancar, Helena Enskilda Securities tives from diverse businesses for the purpose of: T ~Expanding opportunities at senior corporate levels for Terry, Kelli Waldorf=Astoria Swedish and American women Thorsén, Marianne Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Tufvesson Shuck, Maria Mannheimer Swartling ~Understanding the issues which impede women's Tulin, Lars Dagens Industri success in top corporate positions V ~Strengthening the management and leadership Vezzetti, Amy Pfizer capabilities of women in business Vesterback, Marianne Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Vloitos, Rayanna Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ~Promoting, supporting and mentoring women for senior leadership W Westerlund, Ann-Christine Westmusa ~Providing an opportunity to become better acquaint- Westin, Elisabeth ed with other Swedish-American executive women in Westin, Monica an atmosphere conducive to the constructive Whittaker, Marie exchange of professional ideas Vieweg, Cecilia AB Electrolux Participants

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Hanning, Donna Volvo Logistics North America, Inc. Master of Cermonies Hassel-Savitt, Inger Invest in Sweden Agency Hauge, Stephanie J. Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Heimbold, Joanna Helm, Lisa Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Hjelt, Paola Fortune Magazine Hoffmeister, Tine Timi Copenhagen LLC

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Jucciardi-Potter, Lorna Dewitt Stern Group

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Kaplan, Lena White on White Katra, Hanah SEB Kelly Ennis, Debra Saab Cars USA Kohlmann, Susan Pillsbury Winthrop Joanna Heimbold L Joanna Heimbold recently started the design company Levander, Anna Pfizer Welliver * Thornton, which specializes in children’s rooms, but Lindberg, Sanna H&M, Hennes & Mauritz LLP her background is in the performing arts. From 1989 to 1997 Loman, Helena Wachovia Securities she performed with the New York group 'Instant Girl' at the Lombino, David In New York Magazine Public Theater, Lincoln Center, Dance Theater Workshop, DIA Lundholm, Renée SACC New York Center for the Arts, Naked Angels, Ensemble Studio Theater, La Mama and P. S. 122. M Ms. Heimbold continues to support the arts and has helped Madrick, Kate Scandinavian Airlines raise funds for the Atlantic Theater Company and Naked Manson, Madeleine Scandinavian Airlines Angels. She is also a board member of Urban Empire, an art Maresch, Montse IKEA North America and theater collective based in N.Y. and L.A. She is most pas- Marklund, Astrid ASM Development sionate about her work with Heimbold Foundation, which Meyers, Marjorie Volvo Group North America focuses on education and emotional well being of children. Moliteus, Christina COM Consulting Inc. Morris, Karen Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ms. Heimbold recently joined the board of Greenwich Mörk, Joanna Davis Polk & Wardwell Conservancy, a group aimed at preserving historical buildings on Todd's Point in Old Greenwich, CT. She has a BA and an N MS Ed. from Sarah Lawrence College.

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8 - 8:30am Registration & coffee Ahlstrom, Diane Björn & Diane Ahlström Foundation Aldrin-Nilsson, Christina Enskilda Securities Welcoming remarks Almqvist, Kristina Thule, Inc Renée Lundholm, President The Swedish-American Chamber Arce Åkerblom, Myrna Coaching with Clarity of Commerce, Inc., New York B Conference introduction Joanna Heimbold, Master of Ceremonies Backlund, Kristina J. Walter Thompson Executive Women - US perspective Barnes, Lena Scandinavian Airlines Francine Moccio, Ph.D. Director of Institute Barslund Martesson, Mette Swedish News Inc for Women and Work, Cornell University Bermudez-Svankvist, Angeles The Public Dental Service in Stockholm Brandin, Charlotte World Childhood Foundation Executive Women - Swedish perspective Broadbent, Gunilla Synovate, Inc. Anna Bünger, Analyst NUTEK, the Swedish Business Development Agency Brown, Ulrika S. Advanced Business Group C Session 1 The economic empowerment of women through entrepreneurship Cafarella, Erika Axel Johnson Inc. Moderator: Ellyn Spragins, Editor-in-Large, Carter, Lynn American Scandinavian Foundation Fortune Small Business Magazine Carozzi, Ingrid SACC New York Csellak-Claeys, Nicky Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Martina Arfwidson, President Face Stockholm D Kerry Hatch, EVP and General Manager, OPEN: The Small Business Network from Dixon, Carole The New York Merchandise Mart American Express E Julie Livingston, Director of Corporate Communications Scholastic Engstrom, Ann-Charlotte Pillsbury Winthrop LLP Ennis, Wanda Harriet Mouchly-Weiss, Managing Partner Ekman, Ulrika Davis Polk & Wardwell Strategy XXI Group Eriksen, Vigdis Eriksen Translations Inc. Else-Marie Östling, President Xeeda, LLC F Francis, Andrea SEB 10:40am Coffee break Friberg, Anne

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Gallagher, Jane Danske Bank Glover, Kelly Volvo Logistics North America, Inc. Göransson, Louise IKEA North America Else-Marie Östling is President and Founder of Session 2 Critical success factors for women in Xeeda, LLC, a leading consulting firm that has today's corporate environment produced results for clients that range from Moderator: Susan Kohlmann, Partner Fortune 50 companies to premier cultural Pillsbury Winthrop institutions. Ms. Östling is a recognized authority on IT and Business Process Change with over 20 years experience working with clients in North America, Karen Katen, President Europe and Asia. She has also held numerous Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals, senior technology positions, most recently Global Executive Vice President, Pfizer Inc. CTO with IconMedialab International. Annika Bolin, Executive Vice President SEB, Stockholm Sweden Additionally, Ms. Östling has written a number of papers and articles and is a frequent lecturer on the subject of process Debra Kelly Ennis, President change in North America, Europe and Asia. She holds industry certifications Saab Cars USA from PMI, ASQ, and OMG; and is a board member of the Swedish-American Sue Pregartner, President Chamber of Commerce. iittala, Inc.

A native of Sweden and a naturalized US citizen Ms. Östling placed 25th on 12:30 pm Networking luncheon a list of 125 women voted "Most Powerful Women in Sweden, 2001"; a list Roundtable discussions published by Veckans Affärer. Moderator: Rosemary A. Bova, President Bova Enterprises, Inc., Advisors to Management Session 3 Redefining the role of women - work-life balance and personal choices - looking towards the future Moderator: Carina Sinclair, Partner, Ernst & Young Kerstin Eliasson, Science Counselor Swedish Embassy, Washington, DC

Carol Evans, President & CEO Working Mother Media

Louise Firestone, General Counsel LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc.

Unni Jerndal, Business Editor TV4 Ekonominyheterna

Martha McCully, Executive Editor InStyle Magazine

Pernille Spiers-Lopez, President & CEO IKEA North America

3:45 pm Concluding remarks Barbro Ehnbom, President DuHaan Groupe Inc. Pernille Spiers-Lopez was named the President of IKEA USA/North America in February 2001 and officially assumed that role in June 2001. In more than 13 years at IKEA she has worked in different areas of the business including sales, retail management and human resources. Ms. Spiers-Lopez served as manager of human resources and was instrumental in developing and implementing progressive policies to benefit IKEA co-workers in the U.S. and Canada. Her first job at IKEA was as sales manager for the West Coast, and then she worked as store manager of the IKEA store in Pittsburgh.

Previously, she worked with smaller retail operations and was responsible for 24 Door Store furniture stores. In addition, she was part of a team that was responsible for opening two Stor furnishing stores in Los Angeles, CA. Ms. Spiers-Lopez lives with her husband, Jason, and her two children, Sebastian and Sine in Narberth, PA.

Ellyn Spragins is currently Editor-At-Large at Fortune Small Business, part of the Fortune Magazine Group at AOL Time Warner. She also writes a Love & Money column, about how financial issues affect relationships, for The New York Times Sunday business section.

Previously, she was Vice President of Editorial Development at Oxygen Media. Ms. Spragins was also a contributing editor to Newsweek magazine from 1994 to 1999, where she wrote on a variety of consumer-oriented topics. While at Newsweek, she won the National Press Club’s Consumer Journalism Award in 1997 and the Clarion Award in 1998.

In 1997, she authored “Choosing and Using an HMO” (Bloomberg Press).

Ms. Spragins has been an editor at Smart Money, Inc., and Business Week. Her articles have appeared in Forbes, The New York Times and Town & Country. She has also made numerous television and radio appearances. Ms. Spragins graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College. C. Sue Pregartner is the President of iittala, Inc., North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Finnish company, iittala Oy Ab, a Scandinavian Speakers & Moderators in alphabetical order design brand that focuses on contemporary kitchen products. Ms. Pregartner has produced a 6 percent sales increase every year since becoming President in 2000, and achieved a 30 percent sales increase over last year. Martina Arfwidson is the co-founder of Face Stockholm, a Swedish cosmetics company, which Ms. Pregarter has worked in the consumer goods she founded together with her mother Gun Nowak. industry for the past 22 years with an emphasis in sales and marketing. She is on the board of the At age 15, Ms. Arfwidson was hosting Växhuset, a Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York, and has worked as national TV series, and her interest in the world of Vice President as well as chairwoman of the Nordic Open for the past three show business grew. After completing school in years. Sweden, she went directly to New York, where she studied for two years at The American Musical and She was awarded a golf scholarship at the University of Arizona, and was Dramatic Academy, and continued to sing once ranked # 24 in the nation. Sue continues to play competitive golf and professionally. is a member of Ladies Harley Davidson Owners Group. Together with her mother, Ms. Arfwidson has received several prestigious awards, including the Rising Star Award from Fashion Group International in May 2000, and the Entrepreneur Of The Year Award from the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers American Division in 2001.

Carina Sinclair is the International Tax Senior Manager at Ernst & Young LLP in New York, where amongst other activities she advises on reorganizations and mergers and develops Annika Bolin has been dominating the headlines crossborder record financing arrangements. lately. She was recently named Sweden's most Previously, she was Vice President and Senior Tax powerful businesswoman. Counsel for PolyGram Holding Inc., Director of Federal Taxes for NBC, and International Tax At age 40, she is an Executive Vice President of Manager for Price Waterhouse and SEB, the head of the bank's Corporate and Deloitte Haskins & Sells. Insitutions Division since 2001and the head of SEB's Merchant Banking since 2000. SEB's Merchant Ms. Sinclair is a board member of the Swedish- Banking division has over 2,000 employees in 12 American Chamber of Commerce in New York, countries. Their corporate and institutional clients where she has given presentations on estate tax planning, the impact of US ranked them as the leading Nordic bank in taxation on Swedish expatriates and companies, and the Clinton adminis- 2002. SEB ranked ninth in the world for currency tration's plan of taxing foreign companies. She was the recipient of the trading, competing with all currency exchanges prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, and has Master's degrees in Law in and banks. In addition, Ms. Bolin is on the board of directors of Ruter Dam Taxation and Comparative Jurisprudence from and Invest in Sweden Agency. New York University. Ms. Sinclair is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Rosemary A. Bova, President and Founder Harriet Mouchly-Weiss. With Bachelor's of Bova Enterprises, Inc. She is an organizational (Muhlenburg University) and Master's (Hebrew consultant with over two decades of experience in University) degrees in psychology, Mrs. Mouchly- the areas of organization a design and human Weiss is a founder and managing partner of development. Her philosophy is based on a Strategy XXI Group, Ltd., a member of the Kreab partnership between consultant and Group of Companies. client - giving clients the tools to think and act within the management system. She has received industry wide recognition for her work in the communications field for over 30 years, A certified practitioner in Neurolinguistic establishing herself as a key advisor to heads of Programming, Rosemary has taught professional government, senior government ministers, and development programs and has been on the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, to whom she faculty of professional development seminars in provides guidance and vision in communications that field. Ms. Bova is a frequent speaker at conferences and professional management. groups, both in the U.S. and abroad, on leadership and organizational development principles. Harriet also has been working with China for the last 10 years as an advisor and consultant to multi-national companies. Member of the Board of From 2000-2001, she was President of the National Association of Women American Greetings, Viisage Technologies, Friends of the United Nations, Business Owners New York City Chapter, and now serves on that organiza- The American Academy of Rome, The Chinese Foundation of Culture & Arts tion's National Board of Directors. Ms. Bova is on the Executive Committee for Children, The Abraham Fund, Israel Policy Forum, UJA-Federation (New of New York Women's Agenda, and Wyndham International's Advisory York); adviser to State of the World Forum. Board for Women.

Libby Pierpont Engstrom recently joined Spencer Stuart's Global Financial Services Practice after a Anna Bünger is a researcher at NUTEK, the Swedish highly successful career as an executive director at Business Development Agency in Stockholm. Her another leading international executive search most recent research project examined women firm. She specialized on financial services and entrepreneurs in Sweden. Previously, Ms. Bünger investment management clients, including worked as a management consultant for Soros Fund Management, TIAA/CREF and Sigma Arkitraven, and as a banker at Morgan Stanley. Handelsbanken. She has a Master's degree in business administration from Stockholm University. Previously, Ms. Engstrom served as a reinsurance intermediary at Wilcox, a subsidiary of Johnson & Higgins; a manager of North American sales at Retix; and the assistant to the chairman and an associate in mutual fund marketing for The Capital Group. She began her career as an economic analyst at EcoPlan International in Paris.

She is a graduate of Harvard College, where she was a varsity member of the women's tennis and squash teams. A resident of New York, Ms. Engstrom is an active member of the Children's Education Committee of the Central Park Conservancy and a founding member of The Exchange, a women's professional group. Martha McCully is the Executive Editor of In Style where she, along with the Managing Editor, is responsible for the editorial operation of the magazine. She also acts as liaison to the public relations and marketing departments of In Style.

Previously, Ms. McCully was the Editorial Director of Gloss.com, an internet beauty site owned by Estée Lauder, Chanel, and Clarins. She was also a Contributing Editor to Elle Décor magazine, as well as a freelance writer. Her stories have been published in Vogue, Elle, Travel + Leisure, and The New York Times Sunday Styles section. She also co-authored a book on heart disease with her father titled The Heart Revolution.

Her Internet experience began at Oxygen Media where she was the creator and Executive Producer of picky.com. Until then Ms. McCully was a founding editor and Beauty Director of Allure magazine. The Princeton graduate has appeared on Oprah, Today, Good Morning America, and Entertainment Tonight.

Francine Moccio, PhD., is currently the Director of the Institute for Women and Work at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Previously, Francine was Assistant Professor and Director of Working Women's Studies Program at the State University of New York, Empire State College. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked closely with various businesses and labor organizations on working women's rights, work and family public policies and workplace practices.

Ms. Moccio has also worked with legislative bodies on issues affecting women in the workplace, such as sex and wage discrimination, preventing sexual harassment, collective bargaining issues, and union leadership training. She has published articles on working women's rights and the changing nature of work and family life. Currently, she is a Task Force Member of the National Women's Coalition for Labor Reform, and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows and in newspapers and magazines as an expert in her field. Barbro C. Ehnbom heads her own investment Susan J. Kohlmann is the Co-Chair of advisory company, DuHaan Groupe, Inc., working the Pillsbury Winthrop LLP Global Intellectual with large Swedish corporations with major interests Property Practice Section and a member of the in the US. Her liaison with Wasserstein Perella New York Office Management Committee. resulted in that firm's first successful deal in Ms. Kohlmann has extensive experience in trials, Sweden. Recently, she is focusing on venture arbitrations, mediations, and appellate matters capital deals within the field of Life Science. involving intellectual property. Specific areas of Ms. Ehnbom also serves on the board of directors recent experience include intellectual property of several corporations and non-profit litigation and arbitration involving trademarks, organizations. domain names, cybersquatting, reverse domain name hijacking and metatags, as well as web site She was a top selling analyst on Wall Street and development issues. Ms Kohlmann also has later a Director of Corporate Development for extensive experience in complex class actions and in complex litigation Smith-Kline. She was a partner for in a small investment banking firm, Argosy throughout the United States and abroad. Capital, catering specifically to Swedish-American businesses. Ms. Ehnbom has also held marketing positions at American Home Products and at Ms. Kohlmann is a board member of the Swedish American Chamber of Richardson-Vick. Commerce in New York. She is also a member of the Executive Committee and co-chair of the Committee on Women and the Law for the New York A graduate of the Stockholm School of Economics, Ms. Ehnbom also taught City Bar Association. She also serves on the Board of Legal Advisors of NOW business law and ethics at the school, is the Chairman Emeritus of the Legal Defense and Education Fund. Swedish Economists of New York and a board member of the Swedish- American Chamber of Commerce.

Kerstin Eliasson is the Science Counselor in the Julie Livingston will soon be joining the Toy Industry Office of Science and Technology at the Swedish Association, the national trade association for U.S. Embassy in Washington, D.C. Previously she served producers and importers of toys, games and as the Director of Research Policy at the Swedish children's entertainment products as Director, Ministry for Education and Science, where her Marketing and Communications. Previously, Julie responsibilities included research councils, the was Director, Corporate Communications at Royal Library, and coordination of the Scholastic, the global children's publishing and Government's research policy. media company.

From 1988 to 1993 Ms. Eliasson advised the Swedish From 1991-2002 she was president/owner of Luxury Prime Minister's Office on US Science policy. She Marketing Group, a full-service public relations also served as head of section of various agency where she and her staff partnered with high-end clients to position directorates for the Ministry of Education and their brands more prominently in the media and at retail. Clients included Science, mostly focusing on international issues and research policy. She World Gold Council, DeBeers, Piaget, Clarins USA, Gemological Institute of has been the Chairman of a science and technology policy committee at America and Condé Nast Publications. the OECD and worked extensively with EU research. She is the Chairwoman of the Auditors of the Nobel Foundation and a Board Member of the A seasoned publicist and national media spokesperson, Julie serves on the Center for Science, Policy and Outcomes, in Washington, D.C. She has a board of directors of New York Women In Communications (NYWICI) where Master's degree in Sociology from American University. she is co-VP, Public Relations. Julie lives in New York City with her husband, Peter Gordon, owner of inc-3, a full service graphic design company and their two sons. Karen Katen is President of Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals, executive vice president, Pfizer Inc. and a member of the governing management body of Pfizer. As head of Pfizer's principal operating division, Ms. Katen leads the top organization in the industry with revenues of over $27 billion in 2001.

Following a BA and an MBA from the University of Chicago, Ms. Katen joined Pfizer in 1974 and has been actively involved in the launch of every new pharmaceutical product since 1975. Ms. Katen is on the Board of the General Motors Corporation, the Board of the Harris Corporation, and also serves on the International Council of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

Ms. Katen was named one of the "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" by Fortune magazine and one of the "25 Top Executives" by Business Week magazine. She has also received a host of awards for her commitment to community and improving public health.

Debra Kelly-Ennis is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Saab Cars USA. Ms. Kelly-Ennis joined General Motors in 1999 as the brand manager for Chevrolet S-10 trucks, and in June of 2000 she was promoted to the position of general manager of GM's Oldsmobile Division and led its phase-out.

Ms. Kelly-Ennis has held a number of non-automotive marketing and sales leadership roles as well as general management positions with leading companies such as RJR/Nabisco and Grand Metropolitan, PLC. She has been active in community affairs, leading GM's 2002 United Way campaign. She was also recognized by Automotive News as one of the top 100 leading women in the automotive world.

A graduate of the University of Texas, Ms. Kelly-Ennis received a BS in edu- cation in 1979; MBA in marketing at the University of Houston in 1981; and she participated in the executive leadership program at Harvard Business School in 2001. Carol Evans founded Working Mother Media in Kerry D. Hatch is Executive Vice President and August 2001, and serves as Chief Executive Officer General Manager of OPEN: The Small Business and president. Ms. Evans' involvement with Network from American Express. The OPEN Network Working Mother magazine began in 1979 when launched in January 2002 and offers small business she served as national sales director, advertising owners an enhanced set of products, tools, director and then as publisher until 1989. From services, savings and rewards designed to meet 1989-1996, she was President of Stagebill Inc. and their evolving needs. publisher of their program magazines for 110 arts organizations nationwide. Ms. Hatch is also a member of the American Express Global Management Team. Since joining Her career also includes stints at American Home American Express in 1982, her positions have included Senior Vice President magazine, Ms and McCall's. Before returning to of customer acquisition for consumer cards, and Senior Vice President for Working Mother in 2001, Ms. Evans worked as Chief Operating Officer and business development in the Establishment Services Group. publisher of Chief Executive Group for five years. She is the mother of two and serves on the boards of Advertising Women of New York (AWNY) and In May 2002, the U.S. Small Business Administration in New York named Young Playwrights. Ms. Hatch "Women in Business Advocate of the Year." She also received the inaugural Calvert Corporate Citizenship Award in November 2001 for her role in developing the American Express Community Business Program. Ms. Hatch received an MBA from the Columbia University School of Business in 1989.

Louise Firestone is the Vice President for Legal Unni Jerndal is the business news editor and an Affairs and General Counsel for LVMH Moët anchor at the largest commercial TV channel in Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc., where she is Sweden, TV4. She is the anchor of the business responsible for legal matters affecting the French news program, Ekonominyheterna, a luxury Group's operating companies in the U.S. print-television collaboration. Ms. Jerndal has also taught and trained reporters from the program's Previously, she was a Director in the Legal print partner, Dagens industry to become skilled TV Department at Credit Suisse First Boston, and professionals. worked in the legal department at Citibank, focusing on US bank regulatory advice to Ms. Jerndal worked at TV4 since 1996, holding Citibank's international units. She began her legal positions as news anchor, anchor of specialty career at Cole & Dietz. Ms. Firestone received her shows on economic issues, morning show anchor BA from the Johns Hopkins University, received a and political reporter. Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University and a JD from Fordham University. During the first half of the 1990s, Ms. Jerndal covered financial and political issues at Aktuellt, the evening news show of the national public She serves on the Board of Directors of the Classic Stage Company in New broadcasting company, Swedish Television. York City, on the Advisory Board of the NOW Legal and Education Defense Fund, and is a member of the Policy Committee of the Legal Aid Society Since 2001, Ms. Jerndal has been a member of the board of directors of the Civil Support Division. National Organization of Swedish Authors and Journalists. She has a degree in journalism from the School of Journalism in Gothenburg, Sweden, and has studied TV production at the University of Texas at Austin.