Business Council for International Understanding

SENIOR U.S. AND CHINA MILITARY OFFICERS AGREE TO IN-PERSON CONVERSATION ABOUT IMPROVING BI-LATERAL RELATIONS

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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HANOVER, N.H., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major General (Ret), Zhang Li, Senior Advisor, China Institute for International Strategic Studies, and U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Michael Studeman, Director of National Maritime Intelligence-Integration and Commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence will meet on July 14 for an unprecedented, in-person conversation about tensions between China and the U.S. and suggestions for a way forward.

Key Points: 
  • It is exceptional for high-ranking leaders of either country's military to agree to an open dialogue, in a public forum, about growing tensions in the most consequential relationship of our time.
  • The public can attend this historic event in person or via Zoom and will be able to ask questions.
  • This two hour, in-person conversation will be moderated by Sarwar Kashmeri, host of Polaris-Live.com and a Fellow of New York's Foreign Policy Association .
  • It is a leading source of unbiased information on the global impact of relations between the two countries.

THE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING (BCIU) TO HONOR RUTH PORAT, DR. ALBERT BOURLA, AND NATARAJAN CHANDRASEKARAN

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), a nonprofit comprising of policy experts, strategic advisors and trade educators working to promote international understanding to address the world's most complex challenges, announced that Ruth Porat, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet and Google, will accept the 2022 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Innovation Award in recognition of Google's commitment to using technology to address some of the biggest challenges facing society today. BCIU will also honor Pfizer for its role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing health equity around the world by presenting Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pfizer, with the Eisenhower Global Citizenship Award. Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Board at Tata Sons, will be honored with the Eisenhower Global Leadership Award, which celebrates bold visionaries for their outstanding contributions to global commerce while advancing international understanding. 

Key Points: 
  • Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Board at Tata Sons, will be honored with the Eisenhower Global Leadership Award, which celebrates bold visionaries for their outstanding contributions to global commerce while advancing international understanding.
  • "Ruth, Albert and Chandra are innovators who are leveraging their great teams to tackle some of today's most difficult issues.
  • Their leadership provides an example for the global business community to use its voice to create positive change worldwide."
  • The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit organization of experts, educators and advisors working to expand international trade and commerce for businesses and governments around the world.

Eileen K. Murray Appointed to Broadridge Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eileen K. Murray as an independent member of its board of directors, effective September 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eileen K. Murray as an independent member of its board of directors, effective September 1, 2022.
  • Ms. Murray is currently the Chair of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where she has served on the Board of Governors since 2016.
  • "Eileen is an accomplished executive with deep experience leading complex financial and technology-driven organizations," said Rich Daly, Executive Chairman of Broadridge's Board of Directors.
  • "I am excited to join Broadridge at such a pivotal time for the financial services industry," said Ms. Murray.

The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Honors his Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa with the Eisenhower Global Leadership Award

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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The Award recognizes His Excellency's commitment to global partnerships that deliver shared value, and nearly two decades of Mubadala's transformational investing to advance the U.A.E.

Key Points: 
  • The Award recognizes His Excellency's commitment to global partnerships that deliver shared value, and nearly two decades of Mubadala's transformational investing to advance the U.A.E.
  • Dina Powell McCormick, Global Head of Sustainability and Inclusive Growth at Goldman Sachs, led a fireside chat with His Excellency.
  • Since 2003, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Awards program has recognized distinguished members of the international business community who exemplify the definition of leadership by exhibiting outstanding contributions to global prosperity and society.
  • The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit organization of experts, educators, and advisors working to expand international trade and commerce for businesses and governments around the world.

The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Honors his Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa with the Eisenhower Global Leadership Award

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night at a ceremony in New York City, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) presented His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Investment Company, with the 2021 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Leadership Award. The Award recognizes His Excellency's commitment to global partnerships that deliver shared value, and nearly two decades of Mubadala's transformational investing to advance the U.A.E.'s development and diversification priorities.

Key Points: 
  • The Award recognizes His Excellency's commitment to global partnerships that deliver shared value, and nearly two decades of Mubadala's transformational investing to advance the U.A.E.
  • Dina Powell McCormick, Global Head of Sustainability and Inclusive Growth at Goldman Sachs, led a fireside chat with His Excellency.
  • Since 2003, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Awards program has recognized distinguished members of the international business community who exemplify the definition of leadership by exhibiting outstanding contributions to global prosperity and society.
  • The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit organization of experts, educators, and advisors working to expand international trade and commerce for businesses and governments around the world.

The Business Council For International Understanding (BCIU) To Honor H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak And Mr. Kenneth C. Frazier At The 2021 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Awards Ceremony

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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The awards ceremony will take place in-person on Monday, Oct. 4 at The Mandarin Oriental in New York City.

Key Points: 
  • The awards ceremony will take place in-person on Monday, Oct. 4 at The Mandarin Oriental in New York City.
  • Al Mubarak's openness to global collaboration have led to sustainable financial returns for its shareholder, the Government of Abu Dhabi.
  • Al Mubarak and Mr. Frazier along with a full day of engaging dialogue and deepening connections between the international community."
  • Through bespoke, transformative services, BCIU provides ways for its partners to deepen economic cooperation and enhance global growth across markets.

Renew Financial Appoints James Nevels to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renew Financial , the nation's most experienced provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, today announced the appointment of James E. Nevels to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renew Financial , the nation's most experienced provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, today announced the appointment of James E. Nevels to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are excited to expand our Board of Directors," commented Mark Floyd, CEO of Renew Financial, "and I am personally delighted to welcome Jim.
  • Mr. Nevels has more than three decades of experience in the securities and investment industry, and in senior corporate board positions.
  • Renew Financial Group LLC (Renew Financial) is one of the nation's leading providers of financing for sustainable building improvement projects with a bold vision to create financial access to a safe, healthy and sustainable world.

 The Business Council for International Understanding Honors Henry R. Kravis with the 2020 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Citizenship Award

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), a non-profit U.S. business organization dedicated to forging relationships and promoting dialogue between business and government leaders across the globe, announced that Henry R. Kravis, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of KKR, will be the recipient of the 2020 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Citizenship Award.

Key Points: 
  • The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), a non-profit U.S. business organization dedicated to forging relationships and promoting dialogue between business and government leaders across the globe, announced that Henry R. Kravis, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of KKR, will be the recipient of the 2020 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Citizenship Award.
  • This will be the 18th annual BCIU Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Awards Gala, and will be broadcast via the web on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST.
  • Henry Kravis understands this mission as well as anyone, as hes helped advance global societal progress for more than five decades.
  • Through bespoke, transformative services, BCIU provides ways for its partners to deepen economic cooperation and enhance global growth across markets.