Geopolitics in Motion. Re-thinking your Strategy and Resources
After decades of relative stability, of globalization and market expansion, the war in Ukraine, the escalating tensions in the Middle East, decoupling from China, “friend-shoring”, “near-shoring” and a return to subsidized industrial policies in the United States and Europe, are raising new questions for companies on both sides of the Atlantic looking to grow internationally.
- What does it mean to be a company with a global outlook in today’s geopolitics?
- What should an expansion strategy for a mid-sized company look like?
- Where can companies find the talents they need to succeed in a new territory?
- Does size still matter?
- In order to expand internationally, how do you re-think your company’s resources and assets as a consequence of COVID, AI and in the light of our new geopolitical environment?
Join us on April 18th for a discussion on what “re-thinking your strategy and resources” means for mid-sized companies looking to grow internationally and to hear about the challenges and success stories of some companies that chose Florida as part of their internationalization strategy.
SPEAKERS
- Jodi Ader, Manager, Trade Advisory Services – RSM US LLP [Moderator]
- Emmanuel Desbats, Vice-President Global Accounts – Clasquin USA
- Mark Ludwig, National Leader, Trade Advisory Services – RSM US LLP
- Andreas Dal Santo, CFA, ABV, Managing Director – Solidus Capital Group
- Additional speaker to be announced
SCHEDULE
4.00pm – 4.30 pm: Registration
4.30pm – 6.00 pm: Program
6.00pm – 7.00 pm: Networking
REGISTRATION DETAILS
EACC Member: Free
Guest with Promo Code: Free
EACC Non-Member: $30
SPEAKER BIOS
Jodi ADER
From over 25 years of working in international trade, Jodi is well-positioned to assist corporations in planning and creating world-class compliance operations and food safety programs. She has substantial experience in import, export control and sanction matters, including CBP, FDA, USDA and EPA regulations. Her main areas of focus include trade risk assessments; tariff reduction planning; policy and procedures development; and training programs. Prior to joining RSM, Jodi began her career with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, promoting export business to east Asian countries. She then worked for a major shipping line and went on to lead global logistics and trade compliance for a Fortune 500 company. More recently, she established and ran her own boutique consulting firm, advising small and middle-market corporate clients. Jodi is a U.S. Customs Broker and certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human and Animal Food.
Emmanuel DESBATS
Emmanuel is a seasoned expert in Logistics and a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry. His career began in Paris and then took him to Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Porto Alegre before settling in Miami, which has allowed him to become fluent in several languages and capable of effectively working with different cultures. From these experiences, he developed a strong knowledge of the Latin American market while focusing on Asia and its potential growth with the Americas.
Understanding the inner workings of the supply chain, Emmanuel partners strategically and proactively with different types of customers, translating their business objectives and logistics challenges into effective and efficient solutions and outcomes. His enthusiasm and collaborative leadership allow his team to innovate with confidence.
In his current role at CLASQUIN, he leads the Global Account development in USA. In recent years, Emmanuel has focused on opening new offices, developing tailor-made logistics solutions, and designing new products to meet complex logistics challenges like decarbonization.
Mark LUDWIG
Mark heads RSM’s Trade Advisory Services in the United States, where he assists corporations to
structure, establish and execute compliant and cost-effective sourcing, manufacturing and distribution
operations. Leading global teams to support clients in the design and implementation of strategies,
processes, controls and programs, Mark serves as a catalyst for reduced operating costs, managed risk
and sustained performance excellence in cross-border activities.
Andreas DAL SANTO
Andreas Dal Santo, Managing Director of Solidus Capital Group (SCG), has a wealth of experience in management consulting, investments, and finance. He spent half of his career as an institutional fund manager for a prominent asset manager, investing in a diverse array of companies in both developed and emerging markets. This role allowed him to gain comprehensive knowledge in economic, financial, and market analysis across various sectors and countries.
In the latter part of his career, Andreas has concentrated on serving private capital funds, institutions, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), assisting them in expanding into new markets or assessing the value of their private investments. For the last ten years, Andreas has been the Consulting Director of Research at the New York Representative Office of the Bank of Italy. In this capacity, he delivers research and analysis on banking, financial regulations, economics, markets, and technology.
Andreas has contributed to professional and academic books and papers published (among others) by Wiley International, Wolters Kluwers, CFA Institute, Journal of Financial Management, Markets and Institutions, and Bank of Italy. He has also contributed to advancing the ESG as part of a guide on ESG investing, interviews with renowned ESG investment managers, and by pioneering an award-winning ed-tech investment simulation aimed at improving financial literacy. In the area of innovation, he has extensive knowledge and experience in technology and innovation that he initially gained as US Tech Media and Telecom portfolio manager, then as a consultant for startup/scaleup companies and as a business appraiser for private equity and venture capital funds for BlueVal.
Andreas holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Economics with distinction. He is a Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), holds an ARPM Certificate in modern quantitative finance. Additionally, he has completed the Future of Commerce (Fintech) course of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Solidus Capital Group (SCG) are Members of EACC Florida and EACCNY.