Madison Who’s Who Blog

It’s probably no secret that quite often who you know is just as important than what you know. In the last few years hundreds of social networking sites have popped up across the net.  Their aim - to expand the people you know.  These sites help automate the former so efficiently that I would unhesitatingly recommend them to everyone. Choosing the right social networking site to advance your career isn’t a serious problem. If one doesn’t pan out, you can always try another, perhaps more or less specialized one.  When considering a social network the ability to connect with others is most important.  Effective global networking requires the ability to connect with like-minded individuals who you can help and that can also help you in both business and personal life.  Because of the importance of effective global networking, the number people using social networking to advance their careers is at an all time high. 

Although many of these sites may seem similar, they aren’t interchangeable.  This means that joining one site doesn’t open you up to others. So don’t be afraid to try something completely different.  Try a social network you haven’t tried in the past. Sometimes a new set of connections is the perfect way to broaden your horizons.

What is effective global networking?  Effective Global networking is simply the exchange of ideas or information for the benefit of either or both parties, regardless of the proximity of the parties.  Most effective global networking takes place to share and help the other person grow. Successful and effective networking is the creation of relationships, so it’s not a quick process. Sure, you may meet someone at a meeting and share cards, only meeting them once, but if you don’t follow up and develop a relationship with that person, chances are they will be unlikely to remember you when they cross paths with someone who could use your services.

Networking today takes on a whole new meaning than it did just ten years ago. Before the internet created a global economy, networking generally meant going to meetings where people could meet, face-to-face, and share what they had to offer and learn how they could help other professionals. Today the purpose is the same, but the venues have expanded beyond borders. I can network with someone in Australia, now! That is effective global networking.

Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals has included Klaus Hoelscher as a Member of the Year in the 2007-2008 Edition of the Registry. 

Madison Who’s Who wants to be the first to congratulate Mr. Hoelscher on this achievement by notifying his peers that Mr. Hoelscher has in fact reached a level of recognizable success in his professional field of Real Estate.

As the Owner of Engel & Voelkers, Mr. Hoelscher serves in the positions of Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. Providing the strategic, visionary leadership and management, he is responsible for leading and running all business and corporate operations. Devising and defining new, fresh business development objectives and strategies, Mr. Hoelscher cultivates new business opportunities, develops a customer base with a significant repeat business and referrals, stays ahead of new, emerging trends as well as potential breakthroughs in the markets and generates sustainable long-term profit. Encouraging a culture which upholds the highest possible autarky and transparency in all deals and transactions, he has gained the respect of his peers and trust of clients in services tendered by the Company. Doing business in Dubai for over 20 years, Mr. Hoelscher also does business in Munich, Germany. His brood expanse of insurance experience, his success in managing global businesses and his exposure to an international environment enables him to efficiently handle his diverse duties. Securing an enviable reputation, his employment portfolio includes such positions as senior executive officer of Hannover Leasing and senior executive officer for SchmidtBank. Embracing the challenges his position brings, Mr. Hoelscher attributes his success to patience, persistence, determination and his optimistic attitude. Looking to the future, he plans to remain in his current position and continue to grow and expand with a focus in Asia, India and Russian countries.

Opening the Dubai office in 2004, Engel & Voelkers engages in real estate broking and development and sale of real estate. Developing quality services driven by its superior understanding of its customers needs is an experienced, seasoned and motivated staff of 28 skilled and talented individuals to acquire business, work with clients and oversee daily business operations. 

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Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals has included Michael Symons in the 2007-2008 Edition of the Registry. 

Madison Who’s Who wants to be the first to congratulate Mr. Symons on this achievement by notifying his peers that Mr. Symons has in fact reached a level of recognizable success in his professional field of Engineering. 

As Managing Director of Tower Technologies Pty. Ltd. since 1989, Mr. Symons is a hands-on administrator who is heavily engaged in the research and development aspect of the Company. He utilizes his extensive educational and engineering background to create new products and apply for patents. Well respected in the field, Mr. Symons meets with members of the construction industry to establish new business relationships. He identifies market needs and completes exhaustive literature searches that aid in new product development. He aspires to develop the Company into a world leader in the field of building technology.

Engaged in the invention of new building materials, Tower Technologies Pty. Ltd. was established in 1989. The Company has three divisions that are involved in identifying and meeting the needs of the construction industry. Headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, the Company has been granted 55 patents and is actively involved in the research and development of new foam, boards, and upgraded wood. Tower Technologies Pty. Ltd. operates a laboratory, information technology center, and proving ground for new products. Producing full-size products for market sampling and demonstration purposes, the Company employs 30 individuals who are involved in research and development.

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Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals has included Dr. Patrick Vandeweerdt in the 2007-2008 Edition of the Registry.

Madison Who’s Who wants to be the first to congratulate Dr. Vandeweerdt on this achievement by notifying his peers that Dr. Vandeweerdt has in fact reached a level of recognizable success in the professional arena.

Dr. Vandeweerdt serves in the position of Business Development Manager for Omya International Ag. In this capacity, he is in charge of portfolio strategy for distribution of products for paints, coatings, adhesive and construction industry. Playing a key role within the Company, he devises and defines new business development objectives and strategies with a focus on enhancing productivity, maximizing cost efficiency and delivering outstanding returns and value to shareholders. His extensive experience in polymer chemistry enables him to efficiently handle his divergent duties. Securing an enviable reputation with a proven record, Dr. Vandeweerdt’s employment portfolio includes such positions as quality director for Dätwyler Devices, marketing manager of Huber & Suhner and development and purchasing manager for Siga AG. Dynamic and forward moving, he performs all duties as is necessary to ensure continued soundness and stability of operations. Withstanding tremendous challenges, Dr. Vandeweerdt plans to remain in his current role and continue growing and expanding with the Company.

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Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals has included Mohammed Al Mualla in the 2007-2008 Edition of the Registry. 

Madison Who’s Who wants to be the first to congratulate Mr. Al Mualla on this achievement by notifying his peers that Mr. Al Mualla has in fact reached a level of recognizable success in his professional field of Investment and Finance Strategy.

Working in conjunction with his team, he contributes to the creation of viable solutions concerning investment and finance strategy. His emphasis is on the solutions and not the problems in overcoming financial and business hurdles as well as achieving regional market dominance in all product offerings. A dedicated team player, he operationally supports all business development plans and strategic initiatives of ADIH. Analyzing market trends and conditions and other pertinent information, Mr. Al Mualla devises and defines finance strategy that makes sure consistent wealth creation for ADIH and its clientele. Encouraging a culture and governance which upholds the highest possible autarky, quality and transparency, he has gained the confidence and respect of colleagues and peers and the trust of customers in services and products rendered. Working with many investment banks throughout his distinguished career, he cites this position with ADIH as being the ‘best’. His advice to others is, “Be patient, study and work hard. Develop and maintain an in-depth professional network of contacts.” Playing a key role with other leaders, Mr. Al Mualla uses his insights into the industry’s market dynamics, business priorities and clients’ needs and requirements to understand market opportunities, weigh business and finance feasibilities and move fast with the right investment strategy into the marketplace. His broad, extensive experience, competence and expertise and his exposure to an international environment enables him to efficiently handle his divergent duties. Performing duties as necessary to ensure continued soundness and stability of operations, he is sharply focused on enhancing productivity, maximizing cost efficiency and delivering outstanding returns to shareholder and value-added to customers. Open-minded, innovative and a forward-thinker with verbal and negotiating skills of the highest order, Mr. Al Mualla looks forward to becoming a director or CEO.

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Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals has included Adam Ngamange in the 2007-2008 Edition of the Registry. 

Madison Who’s Who wants to be the first to congratulate Mr. Ngamange on this achievement by notifying his peers that Mr. Ngamange has in fact reached a level of recognizable success in the professional arena. 

Collaborating with his four partners, he identifies, develops and directs the implementation of business development objectives and strategies and plans and directs the Company’s overall activities with a focus on achieving stated targets and standards for financial performance, quality and culture adherence. With a panoramic view of what’s happening in the industry, Mr. Hjelde helped create sound policies, processes and protocols which led the Company to its ISO 9001:2000 certification. He understands opportunities and capitalizes upon his profound knowledge and skill in weighing economic and technical feasibilities and moving fast with the right strategy into the regional markets. Actively representing the Company with clients, investors and the community, he has gained a better insight into the industry’s market dynamics, business priorities and customers’ requirements. Accordingly, he has coordinated with his associates in developing a set of strategic business thrusts in the market place. He has inspired the rapid development and go-to-market engagements of Kanfa’s products and services. Securing an enviable reputation with its proven track record of success, he acts as Kanfa’s representative in its dealings with the outside world. Together with his team, Mr. Hjelde devises and defines cautious and prudent business and financial strategy that ensures consistent wealth creation for clients and the Company. Withstanding tremendous challenges, he attributes his success to his wife, curiosity, enjoying challenges, social skills and developing very close relationships with corporate clients. Very committed to continue doing his part in leading Kanfa to higher levels of achievement in every facet of business, Mr. Hjelde’s goals include developing the Company in such a way as to become ‘THE’ leader in their field, not just ‘ONE’ of the leaders. Plans include expanding into North America and to the Middle East in the near future. He reflects professionalism. 

Since its foundation in 2000, Kanfa AS has established itself as one of the leading independent design and engineering firms delivering EPC contract services to the international offshore and gas industry. A group of four companies all working in the same industry, each having its own area of specialty, Kanfa is also a supplier of process equipment and systems as well as offers a range of consultancy services which include design, studies and troubleshooting. Located in Hvalstad, Norway, the Company is 100 percent owned by Sevan Marine. Providing services of utmost quality on time exceeding all internal and external expectations is a seasoned, experienced and well-motivated staff of 40 professionals who oversee, manage and facilitate day-to-day operations. At the top of the industry, the Company reports annual turnover of $100 million. Mr. Hjelde serves in the position of Managing Director with Kanfa AS. Before he joined Kanfa AS, he worked for Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk, Consultas Engineering, SB Verksted and Kvaerner Process Systems as designer, technical director, QA responsible, project manager and sales director. As one of five co-founders of Kanfa, he is characterized by aggressive and entrepreneurial skills and an impressive portfolio of experience, education and training. All five of the co-founders worked together at Kvaener Process Systems before standing up Kanfa. They are now working worldwide with their main clients in Norway. Many of them also have international business operations. Setting the business agenda, both short- and long-term, and the style and tone of operations, he oversees and manages all four companies within the group. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Oslo Ingeniørhøgfskole. Mr. Hjelde’s broad expanse of experience and qualifications, his exposure to an international environment and an astute grasp of sales, marketing, technical expertise and strategic management enables him to efficiently handle his divergent duties.

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Global operations demand executives who have a “soft touch” conjoined with their hard business pragmatism.

“While top performance usually is what gets global managers their international assignments, soft skills may be more important”

Be it in Chicago or Peking, networking entails ‘relationship’ and it is imperative that the global executive become aware of the cultural nuances of his overseas offices. It requires an ability to recognize how to draw value from differences much as one looks for the value of uniting principles.

“What is essential in a global environment is the ability to work with individuals, groups, organizations, and systems that are unlike our own,” she says. “We must also understand what differentiates people and what unites them. Understanding that tension—how are we alike and how are we different—is a critically important starting point.”

This article from Harvard Business School introduces three critical areas for effective global networking; Letting go of the headquarters mindset. Or,”No, you aren’t in Kansas anymore”. You can’t expect your Peking operation to mirror your headquarters at home.

Differences matter. It is wise to be schooled in those differences, be it culinary tastes, recreational pastimes, or office etiquette. Failing to appreciate and train your global manager in all the subtle cultural practices can prove to be an impediment to effective global networking.

Cognitive complexities. The ability to balance the corporate identity with the culture it is operating within, to maintain the philosophical posture of the company while not offending local sensibilities

“But teaching new global managers how to balance corporate philosophy with the unique circumstances of the local market is not easy; it requires an awareness of cultures in the midst of dynamic change. It also demands a healthy dose of independent thinking among some very unfamiliar surroundings. Inexperienced managers may end up clinging to the practices they know and, thus, fall prey to the “headquarters mentality” Teagarden warns of. Or they may succumb to a form of cultural intimidation in which they allow for whatever the local team is used to.”
fromThe Soft Skills of Global Managers

Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals has included Fernando Olaciregui in the 2007-2008 Edition of the Registry. 

Madison Who’s Who wants to be the first to congratulate Mr. Olaciregui on this achievement by notifying his peers that Mr. Olaciregui has in fact reached a level of recognizable success in the professional arena. 

Mr. Lopez Olaciregui serves in the position of General Manager for Harengus, S.A. Providing the strategic, visionary leadership and guidance, he is responsible for developing, adapting and implementing the Company’s business strategy; reaching agreed upon sales targets and profit margins; enhancing productivity, while focusing on quality assurance; and monitoring the finance viability and operational costs of the business. His extensive experience in human resources enables him to efficiently handle his diverse duties. Securing an enviable reputation with a proven record, Mr. Lopez Olaciregui’s employment portfolio includes such positions as human resource director for Torno Internazionale, SpA, human resource manager for Joint Venture and farm manager for Praderas del Espinillo. Utilizing outstanding analytical skills and an exceptional knowledge of the business, he fortifies policies and strategies that contribute to the Company’s overall record of success and its superlative legacy of excellence. Promoting a culture which upholds the highest possible autarky, quality and transparency, he has gained the confidence and respect of his colleagues and peers and complete trust of clients in the services rendered by the Company. Never one to back away from life’s challenges, he attributes his success to the support of his family, thinking outside the box, being open-minded, flexibility and adaptability. Looking to the future, Mr. Lopez Olaciregui plans to remain in his current role and continue growing with the Company. 

Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals has included Damon Lawrenson in the 2007-2008 Edition of the Registry. 

Madison Who’s Who wants to be the first to congratulate Mr. Lawrenson on this achievement by notifying his peers that Mr. Lawrenson has in fact reached a level of recognizable success in his professional field of Finance/Consulting. 

Possessing certification in public finance and with several years experience, Mr. Lawrenson serves as Director of DDL Consultancy & Partner of DDL Associates. As the chief administrator, he manages all daily organizational procedures and coordinates business development. Well educated on effective business practices, Mr. Lawrenson identifies the need for change in clients’ organizations and designs logical strategies for improvement. Mr. Lawrenson is an advocate of perseverance and fortitude and intends to utilize those traits to establish DDL Consultancy & DDL Associates as an internationally recognized enterprise. 

Founded in 1997 amd 1992 respectively, DDL Consultancy & DDL Associates renders business management consulting to amend or transform clients’ efficiency and service quality. From the head office in St. Helens, England, experienced business leaders share their personal analyses and learned expertise with upper management in a number of industries. Recognized for its extensive portfolio of services, DDL Consultancy & DDL Associates sees annual turnover well above $100,000. 

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