World Chamber of Commerce elected
Board of Directors 2010-2012
(Atlanta,
GA.) April 15, 2010. The World Chamber of Commerce (WCC) has elected
the WCC Board of Directors for 2010-2012. The election includes new WCC
President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board members.
They were
elected by the WCC members. The election process was supervised by the
WCC Election Committee. It should be noted the Board of Directors
2010-2012 include the current WCC Honorary Chairman and Chairman of the
Board, elected less than two years ago. The newly elected WCC
Board of Directors will start on their roles on May 1st, 2010.
WCC Board of Directors and Executive Committee:
· WCC Honorary Chairman: Ambassador Andrew Young · WCC Chairman of the Board: Commissioner Craig Lesser
· WCC President: Consul of Czech Republic, George Novak, · WCC Vice Presidency: Tom McLain, Attorney at Law. · WCC Secretary: Caroline Taylor, attorney at Law and DACC Board member.
· WCC Treasurer: Dan Moss, Jr., CFP, Senior
Vice President Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
WCC Board of Directors: · Senator Curt Thompson, State Senator/Attorney at Law · Senator Gloria Butler, State Senator · Mayor John Fretti, Mayor of Valdosta, Georgia · Judge Barbara Mobley WCC Judge DeKalb County State Court · Axel Leblois, UNITAR, U.N. Special Senior Fellow · Lucia Jennings, Founder Brazilean American Chamber of Commerce, Coca Cola manager · Solange Warner, WCC Founder. Ashton International CEO
Consul George Novak, WCC President 2010-2012:
George A.
Novak was appointed the Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in
Atlanta in March 1992 and elevated to the Honorary Consul General in
2002. He has a Master's Degree in Architectural Engineering from
Brno, Czechoslovakia. In 1983, he founded a construction management
consultancy providing services to mostly foreign and predominantly
German industrial clients. In 2002,
George became consultant to Gleeds, a worldwide UK project consultancy
firm with headquarters in London. As a member of the International
Committee of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, George has participated
in many seminars in Europe promoting Georgia. He served as a member of
the advisory board of the German American Chamber, led the founding
group of the Belgian American Chamber, and served 4 years as the
Attaché of the Czech Olympic Committee for 1996 Olympic Games in
Atlanta.
"I am
honored by the trust the WCC has in me and I hope to do well in
continuing Solange Warner's exemplary work of developing the WCC from
scratch to where it is now." said Consul Novak, newly appointed WCC
President.
From the WCC Founder and 2008-2010 President:
"It has been
an extraordinary journey in my life to have founded the World Chamber
of Commerce in 2008, and lead it as President during my two year term.
In that capacity I have had the honor to work with accomplished leaders
and experts in all sectors and areas of the world. The WCC has had many
successes, such as the WCC Meet the World in Atlanta Symposium and
Gala, the International Trade Seminars, WCC Humanitarian Project: Human
Trafficking Awareness to Keep Atlanta Safe" campaign, and WCC
Radio Show, among others. I would like to thank the Board of Directors,
and other volunteers for their support on accomplishing the WCC goals.
Particularly, I am thankful to Ambassador Andrew Young, WCC Honorary
Chairman and former Commissioner Craig Lesser, WCC Chairman of the
Board, for their support to the WCC.
The WCC
newly elected WCC Board of Directors represent a distinguished and
diverse group of accomplished professionals. We are honored Consul of
the Czech Republic, George Novak is the new WCC President. He brings a
wealth of experience and expertise, making the WCC more effective in
fulfilling our mission to empower the business and international
community. The WCC main goal is to enhance business opportunities for
WCC members to compete in a global economy." said WCC President and
Founder, Solange Warner.
For Immediate Release
February 2, 2010
The World Chamber of Commerce Haiti Relief Effort volunteers spent
several days helping survivors and returned home to a heroes' welcome.
The WCC Haiti Relief Effort heroes will discuss their aid to survivors
in devastated Haiti. The WCC and the international community will
recognize them, creating awareness on how other organizations,
businesses and individuals can assist as well.
Atlanta, GA. The World Chamber of Commerce and Ambassador Reda Mansour,
Dean of the Consular Corps of Georgia, on behalf of the international
community, will recognize Haiti Relief Efforts pilot, Scott Dorfman and
volunteer, Joseph Verlus, providing aid to Haiti. They returned from
Haiti this week, after flying from Peachtree Dekalb airport to Haiti
with medicine, food and other needed supplies for the earthquake
victims.
"Their most significant moment in Haiti was being part of the miracle
rescue of Darlene Etienne, 16, who survived for 15 days trapped in her
school after the earthquake caused it to crumble around her", said
volunteer Joseph Verlus.
LOCATION: Ritz Carlton Buckhead
(thank you to the Ritz Carlton for donating event's venue)
The World Chamber of Commerce is calling on you to join us in making a positive difference for Haiti. Thank you very much.
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