National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces First Annual Executive Perspective Event

July 28, 2008 - PRLog -- The Cincinnati chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs has today announced the official lineup of panel speakers for its inaugural Executive Perspective event, sponsored by Accenture. Five of the six featured speakers are Cincinnati area executives. This year’s topic is: “Developing a High Performance Mindset,” at the program which will be held August 7 at the Westin hotel.

Presenters include:
•   Steve Aguilar, VP of operations for the Mid-America Zone of State Farm
•   Miguel Alemañy, Director of worldwide research and development, Procter & Gamble
•   Mark G. Contreras, Senior VP of newspapers, E. W. Scripps Company
•   Tillie Hidalgo Lima, CEO Best Upon Request
•   Nelson Rosario, GM, international programs, General Electric Aviation
•   Jay Zerbe, utility industry managing partner, Accenture

Each of the speakers is invited to deliver a brief presentation related to the event’s topic, followed by a question-answer session and networking opportunity.

“This event provides not only NSHMBA members but, since the event is open to the public, the larger community with an opportunity for personal development by listening to Hispanic executives talk about the things that have brought them success,” Cincinnati NSHMBA president Gema Bahns said. “Even more importantly, it provides Greater Cincinnati with a positive picture of Hispanics in general. We are elated to be working with Accenture in order to present Executive Perspective and look forward to working with them for years to come.”

The NSHMBA Executive Perspective panel discussion will be held Thursday, August 7 in the Taft Room of the Cincinnati Westin, 21 East Fifth St. downtown. The event will be from 6-9pm and will include refreshments. Business dress is preferred. The cost for the event is free to the public, and reservations can be made online at http://cincinnati.nshmba.org/home.asp. Questions can be directed to Glenna Anderson, VP Corporate Relations at recruiting@cincinnati.nshmba.org.



Media Contact:   Allison Brinkman,  Eisen Management Group
         allison@eisenmanagementgroup.com
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About The National Society for Hispanic MBAs

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 32 chapters and 7,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It exists to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S. so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation's diverse workforce. More information can be accessed at: www.nshmba.org.