LEADERSHIP STYLES – Transatlantic Perspectives
‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’ rings true in the world of business leadership. A leader in Finland might have a vastly different approach to decision-making compared to one in the UK, Italy, France or Poland, not to mention in the United States, Canada or Latin America. Leadership styles are rooted in distinct cultural and historical backgrounds and the management approach that works in Chicago or Miami might not work in Brussels, Berlin, Madrid or Amsterdam.
This program will consider different leadership and management styles and will delve into the unique stories and learnings of American and European executives of international or global companies.
To set the tone, we will hear from Colonel Guillaume de Sercey now retired from the French Foreign Legion. Uniquely, the Legion is characterized by 145 nationalities and cultures, thousands of soldiers serving a country that is not their own, and a great diversity in professional and personal backgrounds. He will share how aspects of the Legion’s management style can effectively be adapted to other types of organizations.
Colonel Guillaume de Sercey will be in conversation with Carol Cabezas, former President of Azamara Cruises and Dr. Victor Lozinski, Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board of LeverX. The conversation will be moderated by Ashlee M. Wright, a founder, CEO and leader in the education sector.
SPEAKERS
- Carol Cabezas, former President – Azamara Cruises
- Dr. Victor Lozinski, Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board – LeverX
- Colonel Guillaume de Sercey, formerly in the French Foreign Legion
- Ashlee Wright, Founder & CEO – WOT Educational Services [Moderator]
EVENT SCHEDULE
4.30 PM – 5.00PM: Registration
5.00 PM – 6.00 PM: Program
6.00 PM – 7.00 PM: Networking
LOCATION
Greenberg Traurig
333 SE 2nd Avenue – Suite 4400
Miami, FL 33131
REGISTRATION
EACC Member: Free
Guest with Promo Code: Free
EACC Non-Member: $30
Space is limited!
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SPEAKER BIOS
Carol Cabezas
Carol Cabezas, with nearly 25 years of dedicated service in the cruise industry, has left a mark on the sector through her dynamic leadership and strategic acumen. As the former President of Azamara Cruises, Carol oversaw the entire spectrum of operations, including Commercial, Finance, Shipboard, and Shoreside functions. Her tenure at the helm of Azamara Cruises included navigating the challenges of the global pandemic and successfully orchestrating the carveout from Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) after a private equity acquisition of the brand.
Carol joined Royal Caribbean Group in 2000 and held a variety of leadership roles across Sales, Finance and Revenue Management. Before her role at Azamara Cruises, Carol served as the Investor Relations Officer for RCG, where she successfully managed relationships with the global investor and analyst community. Her efforts attracted new investors to the shareholder base and expanded reach across new markets, including Asia Pacific and the Middle East
Supporting local community has also been a focus, a trait instilled while a student of the Sacred Heart. At a board level Carol has served organizations with inspiring missions including Dress for Success, Amigos for Kids. And the Children’s Bereavement Center.
Carol holds a Masters in Finance from University of Miami and Bachelor degrees in Finance and Accounting from Stern School of Business at New York University. Shel lives in Coral Gables, Florida, with her husband Francisco and their two children.
Dr. Victor Lozinski
Dr. Victor Lozinski, the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board at LeverX, brings a wealth of expertise in enterprise applications and software engineering coupled with an unwavering commitment to technological excellence. LeverX, founded by Dr. Lozinski in April 2003 in his Silicon Valley apartment, has since evolved into a global Systems Integrator. LeverX has offices in ten countries, boasting a workforce of over 1500 professionals spread across three continents. Fluent in four languages, Victor Lozinski obtained his Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from Riga Technical University, Latvia, and later earned a Ph.D. in Robotics from Riga Technical University, Latvia, and the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. Having spent 24 impactful years in Silicon Valley, Dr. Lozinski orchestrated the strategic relocation of LeverX to Miami, Florida, at the beginning of 2023. He and his wife are residents of Miami Beach and are proud parents of two grown sons.
Colonel Guillaume de Sercey
Guillaume de Sercey was Colonel in the French Army on active service until May 1, 2023. He spent 9 years with the French Foreign Legion, in command positions: 30 then 150 then 1000 men (regimental commanding officer); operations in Africa, the Balkans and Afghanistan.
He is a graduate of Saint-Cyr, Ecole de guerre, ESCP and Académie du coaching.
He decided to put his human and organizational experience at the service of managers and companies, and works in a variety of ways:
– Conferences and workshops for APM (Association pour le progrès du management) executives;
– Conferences for companies: Russel Reynolds, WiiSmile, LDC Groupe…
– Team coaching: BNP Paribas / Arval, Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire, Harth Trading…
– Coaching for senior executives in the public and private sectors.
Ashlee M. Wright
Ashlee is a dynamic visionary and results-oriented leader in the education sector. Spearheading an ed-tech startup alongside former all-pro professional athletes, Ashlee is at the forefront of providing financial literacy and NIL education to student-athletes through a cutting-edge digital platform. This innovative venture incorporates social engagement and gamification to enhance the learning experience. She is also the founder of Next Paradigm Academy, a Miami-based private school that will serve 700 students in grades 6-12, with a projected launch date between 2025 and 2026. Next Paradigm will offer a curriculum with a future-facing approach of innovative, engaging, mastery, and project-based learning with world-class co-curricular programs and a financial technology cornerstone.
Ashlee is also the CEO of WOT, Inc., an educational services company with offices in Miami and Lakeland, FL. WOT offers a variety of bespoke solutions to communities who desire to open a school, require school operational services, or fill an educational need. WOT has served clients throughout the state of Florida, including but not limited to private and public schools, nonprofit organizations, and school districts.
In 2011, Ashlee founded a charter school system, which has provided a progressive and nurturing educational experience to thousands of students in Central Florida who were once unsuccessful in the traditional public school model and are now thriving, graduating from high school and pursuing post-graduate opportunities. That system currently serves more than 1,000 students on three campuses throughout Florida.
Ashlee established herself as an education professional by being an exceptional teacher for three years and simultaneously starting a tutoring company that became the largest of its kind in Central Florida. She ultimately climbed the career ladder to become a principal at 25. As a result of her modus operandi, she is widely acclaimed as a business leader who genuinely cares about the growth of each child and for her ability to effectively raise students’ academic self-esteem to increase their academic performance. Due to her keen business acumen, optimal management strategy, and philanthropic endeavors, she was recognized by the U.S. Congress and admitted to the National Library of Congress. Today, she advises school boards and administrators to utilize the management and education ethos that has brought her so much success.
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