HP Chief Strategist Rohit Dixit joins Silicon Valley South Bay economic forecast, Sept. 24

Sept. 16, 2009 - PRLog -- SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Rohit Dixit, Hewlett Packard Vice President of Corporate Strategy, will address the September 24 Silicon Valley/South Bay economic forecast conference “What’s Next? The Road to Economic Recovery” at The Fairmont San Jose's Fourth Street Summit Center. Mr. Dixit will provide insight into the practical aspects of dealing with today’s economic realities and uncertain market situation. The event begins at 8 a.m. RVSP here: http://www.beaconecon.com/events/sanjose09.php

“Forecast attendees can expect a glimpse into how a large, diversified company plans to not just survive the current downturn, but strategically position itself for long term growth,” said Dr. Linda Livingstone, dean of Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management (http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/pressroom) and the conference’s master of ceremonies.

Joining Dean Livingstone and Mr. Dixit on stage will be leading California economists detailing where the global, national, state, and South Bay economies are headed in 2010:
•   Opening remarks and private capital markets outlook from John Paglia, Associate Professor of Finance, Pepperdine University
•   U.S. & California economic forecast from Christopher Thornberg, Founding Principal, Beacon Economics
•   Silicon Valley/South Bay economic outlook from Dr. Jon Haveman, Founding Principal, Beacon Economics
•   Global economic perspective from economist Lynn Reaser, President Elect, National Association for Business Economics

The conference is a partnership between Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, Beacon Economics, San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce and Bay Area Council Economic Institute.

About Rohit Dixit
In leading HP’s corporate strategy, Rohit Dixit develops long-term strategic growth plans for the Fortune 10 Company. He heads up and guides a high impact team of internal management consultants who lead efforts across all business groups to drive profitable growth, address operational efficiencies, and indentify operating model opportunities.

Mr. Dixit began his career as a sales executive for Essen Computer, designing IT solutions for mid- to small-size customers. He was later recruited by Halliburton Energy Services to provide oil exploration services to energy companies and to lead country operations in Egypt, Kuwait, and Turkmenistan.

Prior to joining HP, Mr. Dixit was at A.T. Kearney where he provided advisory services to Fortune 500 companies across a variety of industries. Mr. Dixit holds an MBA from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Pune, India.

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About the Graziadio School of Business and Management
Founded on the core values of integrity, stewardship, courage, and compassion, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management has been developing values-centered leaders and advancing responsible business practice since 1969, offering fully accredited MBA, Masters of Science, and bachelor’s completion business programs. More information at http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/pressroom.