FedEx executive Bill Margaritis participated in a panel discussion "Ethical Globalization: An Exploration of Opportunities and Challenges" at last week's 16th annual Net Impact Conference at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The conference's theme this year was "The Sustainable Advantage: Creating Social and Environmental Value". Bill spoke about the topic of Access. The conference was attended by approximately 2,000 MBA students from accross the country and around the world.
"Be fearful, but don't panic". I always like short and simple conclusions that I can understand. These words were spoken by a prominent economist in India after a thoughtful two-hour discussion of the current economic meltdown and its implications in India. Some excerpts are below.
"This city needs a new coat of paint." "It looks chaotic, but somehow everything works." "The exterior of a building can be completely deceptive." These are just a few of the very insightful comments I overheard from some colleagues during the recent FedEx sponsored Trade Mission to India (November 9-14, 2008).
America just concluded one of the most defining Presidential campaigns in its history. More citizens than ever before crowded polling places and exercised their right to vote. And for the first time on the same ballot, these empowered citizens were given the opportunity to elect our country’s first female Vice President or its first African American President. It was a huge moment for all Americans – one I hope continues to energize us for the future.
A strong delegation from FedEx led by Mike Ducker, President FedEx International, landed in Delhi on Monday. We had the opportunity to meet with the trade mission that FedEx is jointly coordinating with US Commercial Service. A very good interaction with US Ambassador to India followed. Ambassador Mulford promoted the opportunities that lie ahead in the US-India relationship especially as it relates to enhancement of trade.
