Sentences with phrase «of international strategy»

«In real estate, as in so many areas of life, your network is essential,» says Lulu Egerton, senior director and head of International Strategy for the United Kingdom's 100 - office Strutt & Parker.

Bar chairman Tim Dutton QC says: «The presence of the Bar Council in Brussels is a vital part of our international strategy.»

This policy document provides an overview of progress on the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction and the Hyogo Framework for Action at the national, regional and international levels.

This analytical report presents the efforts of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) Working Group on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction and shows that they are soundly aligned with the United Nations» Secretary - General's messages on climate change: they also contribute to UN efforts for a coordinated, systemwide approach to tackling climate change.

This analytical report on the Implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) has been released by the UN Secretary - General on the occasion of the 65th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

This analytical report is the first biennial global assessment of disaster risk reduction prepared in context of the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR).

[Oct. 24, 5:17 p.m. Updated The head of the office of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, a United Nations body, has said that the collapse of almost 1,000 buildings «underlines the importance of providing the right incentives and information to builders and [property] owners in the world's most dangerous earthquake zones.»]

Deep cuts — designed well and sustained as part of an international strategy — are perhaps 1 % to 2 % of the economy.

Since 2005, Ms Kalonji has been working within the University of California system, serving as Director of International Strategy Development for the 10 - campus system from 2005 to 2009, and as Director of System - wide Research Development from 2009 to 2010.

«This strategic alignment with VATS Liquor is an exciting step forward in the execution of our international strategy, which is focused on establishing strong distribution of our powerful global wine and spirits brands in core markets around the world,» said Rob Sands, president and chief executive officer, Constellation Brands.

Most startups that seek patent protection consider some form of international strategy in order to cast as wide a net as possible to protect any related business opportunities.

One of our international strategies is to provide savory, nutritious and affordable products for lower - income consumers.

As far back as October, Elliot Diringer, Director of International Strategies at the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, wrote the following in an op - ed for the Transatlantic Climate Policy Group:

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

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And the current strategy to achieve that appears to be the presentation of a united front — Sanders» «international consequences» reference — and a plea to Russia's better angels.

Barry Wacksman, global chief strategy officer for international ad agency R / GA, will share how technology is allowing the creation of new ecosystems for customers.

Just last week, it ignored international sanctions when it launched a rocket, part of the country's long - term nuclear strategy and ever - present policy of maintaining a strong military.

Kelly Blair, a Toronto - based senior partner at executive search firm the Caldwell Partners International, prefers the term «career tactic» to «exit strategy,» but says more executives are thinking in terms of time lines, as well as end rewards, when evaluating new roles.

Ryan Patel has been vital in providing valuable strategy and leadership in developing domestic and international growth plans with some of the world's most innovative companies including Wet Seal Retail, Inc. (Arden B and Wet Seal), Jamba Juice, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. and Panda Restaurant Group Inc. (Panda Express).

The company's strategy to build a strong international presence, Franco explains, is to dial back the high price - point seasonal products (such as winter coats) in favour of apparel and other pet - themed goods that can be sold in multiple markets, as well as trend - driven items, including eco-friendly products such as all - natural pet - food flavour enhancers.

We think the US equity markets will continue to gradually move more to passive, but we see lots of room around specialist strategies like biotechnology, senior housing type things, and we see plenty of opportunities in international and emerging markets where active management adds very significant value.

An example of the former would be Frank Stronach, who pursued a successful strategy of systems integration at Magna International when its competitors specialized in classes of automotive parts.

Omar Allam is a former diplomat, global entrepreneur, and CEO & Founder of the Allam Advisory Group, a global business, strategy and commercial diplomacy consulting firm that helps clients with international strategy, market entry support, export development and investment attraction worldwide.

But there was widespread agreement among the working group's on - the - ground experts — including Panjabi; Ngozi Okonjo - Iweala, the former Nigerian finance minister who now chairs Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; Helle Thorning - Schmidt, CEO of Save the Children International; and Andrew Youn of the One Acre Fund — that only a more comprehensive health strategy would make any real dent in childhood mortality.

Neighbor Norway, of a similar size and featuring a similar homogeneous culture, follows the same same strategies as the USA and achieves similar rankings in international studies.

«With the growth of the Web, it's becoming critical to have an international trademarking strategy,» says associate Robert O'Connell of law firm Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP, in Boston.

April 24 (Reuters)- Restaurant Brands International Inc's first - quarter profit topped analysts» estimates on Tuesday, vindicating the company's strategy of cheaper meals and more breakfast options at the Burger King chain.

Dominic Barton, a Canadian who leads the international consulting firm McKinsey & Co. — and is often in the room during top - level discussions of economic strategy — has watched the country's influence soar.

«With a strategy focused on higher yielding segments, including international routes and the business class traveller, Air Canada saw a nice uptick in demand,» wrote Walter Spracklin of RBC Capital Markets.

George advises startups and nonprofits on media strategy, and served as a trustee of the Washington International School.

Chris Hubble, vice president of brand strategy at international market research firm DB5, likes the sound of that.

Nicholas Clark has retired as executive director, strategy at Alexium International Group to focus on his young family in the US following the unexpected loss of his wife last year.

Mr Wedgewood said the Gulf of Mexico was one of a small number of key geographic focus areas forming part of Woodside's international exploration strategy.

Swiss private bank EFG International said on Wednesday it would buy Toronto - based Bull Wealth Management, further pursuing its strategy of growing rapidly through acquisitions.

Encore facilitates a wide range of FX services from competitive spot transactions and rates; international payments to suppliers through the most reliable and cost effective payment networks; long - term risk management strategies to mitigate the risks a company is exposed to when conducting business in foreign currencies.

George Yip, Professor of Marketing and Strategy, Imperial College Business School Chao Xiaojuan, Founder and CEO, BZN Chen Chen, Co-founder and CEO, Saphlux Li Haoyang, Founder, Yixue Education Wu Chenbing, Founder and president, EpimAb Zhu Wenlei, Chairman and CTO, Chaitin TECH Moderator: Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, International, Time Inc. and Co-chair, Fortune Global Forum

«Market volatility should be a reminder for you to review your investments regularly and make sure you consider an investing strategy with exposure to different areas of the markets — U.S. small and large caps, international stocks, investment - grade bonds — to help match the overall risk in your portfolio to your personality and goals,» says Dowd.

The North American Strategy for Competitiveness (NASCO) announced its 2018 tri-national conference will be held in Vancouver next fall, to address issues and discuss solutions to the rapidly changing state of international business and its impact on global trade.

Prior to joining Qualys, Khan served as CIO of Hult International Business School where he helped educate and enhance global IT industry standards and strategies.

Noting that an integrated strategy was effective for past years, Mulva said the value of ConocoPhillips as an integrated international oil company is not being reflected in its stock values.

But The International Living Guide to Retiring Overseas on a Budget shows that it's not only possible, but can actually be a sound financial strategy for lots of folks.»

His recent works involve a research project on behalf of the International Labour Office, which has led to the publication of the book: Wage - led Growth: An Equitable Strategy for Economic Recovery (Palgrave - Macmillan, 2013).

Daniel Klier, Group Head of Strategy, and Global Head of Sustainable Finance, HSBC Deborah Lehr, Vice Chairman, Paulson Institute and CEO and Founding Partner, Basilinna Su Liangyu, Deputy General Manager, Guangzhou Yuexiu Financial Holdings Group Yao Wang, Director General, International Institute of Green Finance Moderator: Nina Easton, Fortune

Playing into the tension between (growing) state capitalism and (historically dominant) free market is China's ongoing development of its own version of the Marshall Plan — displaying the world's only global economic strategy driven by a trillion - plus dollars of investment into international infrastructure.

Omar has over 12 years of international experience in corporate finance, corporate communications, management consulting, strategy, investor relations and venture capital.

When talent is more expensive, companies need to focus on their retention strategies because the cost of replacement jumps, says Paul McDonald, senior executive director for international staffing firm Robert Half Iinternational staffing firm Robert Half InternationalInternational.

There has been a renewed interest over the past few years in strengthening Canada - China trade relations as part of the Canadian government's strategy of international trade diversification.

In terms of export market initiatives, Global Affairs Canada is a key partner in the Global Markets Action Plan that underpins Canada's international trade strategy and targets foreign markets of interest to Canadian firms.

«I don't know if (the new initiatives) will turn around sales,» Doug Fisher, president of Toronto - based foodservice strategy consultancy FHG International Inc., said Tuesday.