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SUMMARY:The EB-5 Investor Green Card Program under Trump 2.0 - Where Are We Now? Where Are We Heading?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”IN PERSON REGISTRATION” color=”blue” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fupdate-on-the-eb-5-investor-green-card-program-under-trump-20-registration-1297474955519%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][vc_column_text css=””]\nREGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON 05/07/2025 AT 12.00PM \nOn February 25\, President Trump announced his intent to replace the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card” visa program\, requiring a $5 million investment for a path to US citizenship. The declared goals are to simplify the process; generate additional revenue to further the President’s agenda of reducing the overall U.S. deficit; address fraud. No further details were provided. For now\, the EB-5 program remains untouched but the announcement has raised questions about its impact on the EB-5 program and on foreign investors from Europe and beyond looking to establish businesses in the U.S.\n\nJoin us for an update on the “Gold Card” proposal and a discussion on how to navigate any uncertainties raised by this announcement.\n\nThe program will also discuss what the EB-5 industry can expect from a second Trump Presidency. Will the President’s general vision for a merit-based immigration system result in a more streamlined pathway to residency? Will his emphasis on deregulation streamline processes for foreign investors looking to establish businesses in the U.S with tax cuts and less red tape?\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	What is the EB-5 Program?\n 	What is the proposed “Gold Card” program and what could its impact be?\n 	Who typically invests in the EB-5 Program?\n 	What are the prospects for EB-5 growth and continuity under the new Administration?\n 	What EB-5 challenges may lie ahead: processing delays and stricter scrutiny\n 	What are the tax considerations and filings requirements once EB5 visa is obtained?\n 	Is there a ripple effect between the EB5- program and H-1B\, opportunities and challenges?\n 	What does the promise of smart\, merit-based immigration mean?\n 	Deregulation\, tax cuts and DOGE: are these advantages for those considering EB5?\n 	What are the tax incentives under the new administration related to real estate?\n\n\n 	\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Leandro Barbuscio\, International Tax Principal – Kaufman Rossin [Moderator]\n 	Scott Bettridge\, Chair Immigration Practice – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Andrea Devis-Focke\, Director\, Investor Relations – EB5 Capital\n 	Makiel Morciego\, Director Federal International Tax – Kaufman Rossin\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n 	9.00 AM – 9.30 AM:       Arrivals & Registration\n 	9.30 AM – 10.30 AM:     Program\n 	10.30 AM – 11.00 AM:   Networking\n\nLOCATION\n\nKaufman Rossin\n3310 Mary Street\nMiami\, FL 33133\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\n\n 	EACC Member: Free\n 	Guest with Promo Code: Free\n 	EACC Non-Member: $30\n 	Remote Participation: Free\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nREMOTE REGISTRATION\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nLeandro BARBUSCIO\n\nLeandro Barbuscio leads Kaufman Rossin’s international business services practice. He advises foreign clients on tax-efficient strategies and structuring options for investing in the U.S.\, expanding their businesses to the U.S.\, and acquiring U.S. real estate. He has extensive experience helping clients interested in buying and selling U.S. real estate navigate the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). His expertise also goes beyond tax\, including accounting\, reporting\, and business plans for immigration purposes.\nFrom an outbound perspective\, Leandro helps domestic clients minimize U.S. taxation of their foreign businesses\, while complying with U.S. accounting provisions. In addition\, he specializes in voluntary disclosures programs.  Leandro’s clients include foreign nationals\, real estate private equity funds\, property management companies\, and other entrepreneurial businesses in a variety of industries.  He joined Kaufman Rossin in 2000\, is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida\, and he is on the IRS’ list of Certifying Acceptance Agents. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.\n\nScott BETTRIDGE\n\nScott Bettridge chairs Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice and represents both corporate and individual clients in all aspects related to U.S. immigration law. Scott’s corporate clients include major global organizations in the financial services\, hospitality\, fashion\, media\, IT\, energy\, agriculture\, insurance\, and health care sectors\, along with organizations specializing in professional services\, athletics and private club industries. Scott also represents individuals with entrepreneurial options\, as well as with family-based immigration matters. He also represents both regional centers and individual investors in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.\n\n \n\nAndrea DEVIS FOCKE\n\nAndrea is the Director of Investor Relations for EB5 Capital\, a real estate investment firm headquartered in Washington\, D.C. that finances commercial real estate developments with capital of international investors seeking to attain their U.S. residency through the EB-5 Program. Based in Miami\, Andrea is responsible for managing the company’s operations across Latin America and Brazil. She cultivates strategic partnerships and leads investors through the investment process. Andrea is also a member of the Membership & Investor Market Development Committee for IIUSA and is a regular speaker and panelist at immigration conferences. Prior to joining EB5 Capital\, she worked at an investment banking and services firm\, and at a risk management firm in Washington\, D.C. Andrea received a MA in Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University\, a L.L.M. in International and European Business Law from Université Jean Moulin in France\, and a BA in International Affairs from The George Washington University. She is fluent in Spanish\, English\, and German\, and proficient in French.\n\n \n\nMakiel MORCIEGO\n\nMakiel joined Kaufman Rossin in 2015. He is a director in the international tax advisory practice where he manages tax engagements for foreign and domestic clients investing in US and foreign businesses. Makiel focuses on international tax planning\, preparation\, and tax research with the goal of understanding all options for his clients and recommending the best possible tax strategy. He also recruits\, trains\, and manages tax professionals on his team with the goal of delivering exceptional services to clients in a fast-paced growing market. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Master of Science in Taxation from Florida International University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fupdate-on-the-eb-5-investor-green-card-program-under-trump-20-registration-1297474955519%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Program hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/transatlantic-commercial-real-estate-investments-where-are-we-now-and-where-are-we-heading/
LOCATION:Kaufman Rossin – Miami\, 3310 Mary Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33133\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Sustainability in Transportation - Bridging the Transatlantic Gap
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The U.S. Administration unveiled on 10 January 2023 the National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization\, a “landmark interagency framework of strategies and actions to remove all emissions from the transportation sector by 2050”.  This blueprint proposes a multimodal approach and lays out three key strategies to achieve decarbonization: increase convenience; improve efficiency; and transition to clean options. Building and relying on the historic investments and funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)\, the blueprint sets ambitious but achievable targets and actions across all modes of transport for 2030\, 2040 and 2050.\n\nAs a major enabler of this strategy\, the IRA is perceived around the world as a crucial step in the global decarbonization efforts\, with massive opportunities for clean energy production and manufacturing in the United States.\n\nPlease join us for a high-level discussion on what type of policies are being implemented on both sides of the Atlantic to decarbonize transportation\, how they will play out in maritime and air transportation\, and on supply chains\, what opportunities exist for companies active in the areas of clean energy production and manufacturing\, and more.\n\nSamuel K. Skinner\, Former Secretary of Transportation & Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush will be offering the keynote speech.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	What is the place of the IRA in the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization and how will it benefit the decarbonization efforts of companies in the United States?\n 	What similar policies for transportation decarbonization are being implemented in the EU?\n 	What are the opportunities for cooperation between the EU and the U.S. in these areas?\n 	What initiatives are being taken locally by Miami-Dade County to decarbonize transportation\, its ports and airports?\n 	What is the business case for decarbonizing supply chains?\n 	What are the opportunities for European companies already established in the US/Florida and/or considering expanding operations to the US/Florida?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	David Canard-Volland\, VP Supply Chain Management and Emmanuel Desbats\, National Sales Development Manager – Clasquin\n 	Gzim Ocakoglu – First Counselor on Mobility and Transport\, EU Delegation in Washington DC\n 	Samuel K. Skinner\, Former Secretary of Transportation & Chief of Staff to President George H.W.Bush; Off Counsel – Greenberg Traurig\n 	Alan Sutin\, President EACC Florida and Principal Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig [Moderator]\n 	Galen Treuer\, PhD – Climate Tech & Economic Innovation\, Miami-Dade County |Office of Economic Development\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n\n 	4.00 pm – 4.15 pm: Registration\n 	4.15 pm – 5.30 pm: Program\n 	5.30 pm – 6.30 pm: Networking Reception\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n 	EACC Member: Free\n 	Guest with Promo Code: Free\n 	EACC Non-Member: $30\n 	Online attendance: Free\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER FOR IN PERSON ATTENDANCE” color=”blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fsustainability-in-transportation-bridging-the-transatlantic-gap-registration-551585756847″][vc_btn title=”REGISTER FOR ONLINE ATTENDANCE” color=”blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgtlaw.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_4uXS8rDwRquyyRH1S67QTw”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nDavid Canard-Volland\n\nDavid has a strong background in International Supply Chain Management and Decarbonization.\n\nHe joined CLASQUIN in 1999 as Chief Information Officer in France\, with a focus on software services and  headed the development and digitalization of the company in double digits growth\, for 20 consecutive years.\n\nMost recently\, he has developed the Consulting division\, as much in the optimization of warehouse as in the upstream and downstream Supply Chain. He has supported clients in decarbonization\, as well as in conferences\, trainings and transformation.\n\nAlways pushing solutions so Supply Chains become Sustainable… while targeting the drastic reduction of Green House Gases.\n\nEmmanuel Desbats\n\nEmmanuel is a seasoned expert in Logistics and a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry.\n\nHis career began in Paris and then took him to Montevideo\, Buenos Aires\, and Porto Alegre before settling in Miami\, which has allowed him to become fluent in several languages and capable of effectively working with different cultures. From these experiences\, he developed a strong knowledge of the Latin American market while focusing on Asia and its potential growth with the Americas.\n\nUnderstanding the inner workings of the supply chain\, Emmanuel partners strategically and proactively with different types of customers\, translating their business objectives and logistics challenges into effective and efficient solutions and outcomes. His enthusiasm and collaborative leadership allow his team to innovate with confidence.\n\nIn his current role at CLASQUIN he oversees US Business Development. In recent years\, Emmanuel has focused on opening new offices\, developing tailor-made logistics solutions\, and designing new products to meet complex logistics challenges like decarbonization.\n\n \n\nGzim Ocakoglu\n\nGzim Ocakoglu is\, since mid-August 2019\, First Counsellor on Mobility and Transport at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States (EUDEL). In his function\, Gzim supports and promotes EU-US transport co-operation and dialogue through an open exchange of information on transport issues between the European Commission and the relevant US departments and agencies\, and an engagement with business associations\, private companies\, think tanks and relevant international organizations.\n\nIn the European Commission for the last 19 years\, Gzim has extensive experience in policy making\, regulatory development and program management in maritime transport and logistics (2017 to 2019)\, in aviation and air traffic management (2013 to 2017)\, in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) (2008 to 2013) and in security of eGovernment services (2003 to 2008). Before joining the Commission in 2003\, he held for 10 years various research and management positions in the telecom industry\, working for both equipment manufacturers and telecom operators.\n\nGzim Ocakoglu holds a MS degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from the “Université Libre de Bruxelles” and a MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.\n\n \n\nSamuel K. Skinner\n\nSamuel K. Skinner Chairs the Chicago Government Law & Policy Practice at Greenberg Traurig and has had a career in both the governmental and private sectors. As Of Counsel to the firm\, he consults with clients in a variety of areas\, including strategizing on complex litigation matters\, state and federal regulatory matters\, governmental matters\, transportation issues\, and corporate governance.\n\nMr. Skinner is the retired Chairman\, President and Chief Executive Officer of USF Corporation\, one of the nation’s leading transportation and logistics companies. During each year that he served as CEO\, the company was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of America’s most admired companies. From 1993-1998 he served as President of Commonwealth Edison Company and its holding company Unicom Corporation (now Exelon)\, one of the country’s largest utilities.\n\nPrior to joining Commonwealth Edison\, Mr. Skinner served as Chief of Staff to President George H. W. Bush. As Chief of Staff\, he coordinated the activities of numerous cabinet departments and administrative agencies reporting to the President. Prior to his White House Service\, he served in the President’s Cabinet for nearly three years as Secretary of Transportation. In that capacity\, he served as Chief Executive Officer of a Department with a budget of more than $30 billion and a workforce of 105\,000 people. As Secretary\, Mr. Skinner was credited with numerous successes\, including the development of the President’s National Transportation Policy and the development and passage of landmark aviation and surface transportation legislation. He also developed our country’s “Open Skies” policy which liberalized U.S. international aviation policy and significantly increased the number of international flights to and from the U.S. In addition\, Mr. Skinner acted as the President’s point person in numerous crisis situations\, including the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie\, Scotland\, the Eastern Airlines strike\, the Exxon Valdez oil spill\, the northern California earthquake\, Hurricane Hugo\, and the 1991 national rail strike. Washingtonian magazine twice gave Mr. Skinner its highest ranking for his performance as Secretary of Transportation and he has also received numerous awards from the transportation industry.\n\nMr. Skinner has spent more than 50 years in the legal profession. In 1975\, President Gerald R. Ford appointed him the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois\, one of the few career prosecutors ever to hold that position. In this position\, he managed one of the Department of Justice’s largest and most respected field offices. While in the U.S. Attorney’s office\, Mr. Skinner investigated and litigated various complex financial fraud\, official corruption\, and civil rights cases\, including the trial of United States Circuit Judge Otto Kerner. He also was in private practice at two large Chicago law firms where he held positions of leadership.\n\nWhile practicing law\, Mr. Skinner also served as Chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority of northeastern Illinois\, the nation’s second largest mass transportation district. In this capacity\, he developed the RTA’s first strategic plan that was used as a blueprint for a multibillion-dollar service expansion and capital development program. Upon graduation from college\, Mr. Skinner held various sales and management positions with the IBM Corporation where he was selected as one of their three Outstanding Salesmen of the Year Nationwide in 1967. Mr. Skinner has also taught as Adjunct Professor of Management and Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.\n\nIn 2005\, Mr. Skinner was appointed by President George W. Bush to be a member of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission. The Commission was charged with making determinations regarding which of the nation’s more than 400 military facilities would remain active and which were to be closed.\n\n \n\nAlan Sutin\n\nAlan Sutin is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. In addition to being an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters\, Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President. Alan is based in Miami.\n\n \n\nDr. Galen Treuer \n\nDr. Galen Treuer leads Climate Tech and Economic Innovation for Miami-Dade County. He works with the private sector to pursue the County’s climate resilience goals and catalyze regional investment in blue\, green\, and climate technology by bringing together a network of entrepreneurs\, investors\, businesses\, academics\, and community leaders. Treuer has worked on climate policy and solutions for 12 years and holds a Ph.D. in environmental science and policy from the University of Miami and a B.A. in economics from Oberlin College.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nProgram kindly hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Reception sponsored by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-sustainability-in-transportation/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Hybrid,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T083000
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SUMMARY:Business in Flux - Perspectives from a Transatlantic Panel of C-Suite Women
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At the end of 2022\, the IMF’s annual economic outlook for 2023 projected weak growth across the world in the face of elevated inflation\, higher interest rates\, reduced investment\, disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the lingering impact of COVID especially in China. The sharp downturn in growth was expected to be widespread\, with World Bank forecasts in 2023 revised down for 95% of advanced economies and nearly 70% of emerging market and developing economies. Although the economic indicators at the start of 2023 seem to be more favorable than expected\, any new adverse development—such as higher-than-expected inflation\, abrupt rises in interest rates to contain it\, a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic\, or escalating geopolitical tensions—could push the global economy into recession.\n\nIn this program\, a transatlantic panel of C-Suite women joined by Arancha González Laya\, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain and Dean of the School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris\, will explore these and other challenges faced by global companies in this uncertain global geopolitical and economic environment.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Carol Cabezas\, President – Azamara Cruise Lines\n 	Arancha Gonzalez-Laya\, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po (Paris)\n 	Nadine Heubel\, former CEO Heinemann Americas; Senior Managing Director – Travel Retail North America & Global Wholesale – Newmark\n 	Daniella Silberstein\, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig and Co-chair of GT’s Miami Women’s Initiative [Moderator]\n 	Monica Vazquez\, Executive Vice President & General Manager – Abanca USA\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	What are the economic perspectives for 2023 and is recession still a risk?\n 	How will business investment respond to recent changes in asset prices and the commitment of monetary policymakers around the world to slower growth?\n 	What are the perspectives for the transatlantic relationship in relation to business and trade ?\n 	What will the return of industrial policy in the U.S. (with the Inflation Reduction Act) mean for transatlantic investment and trade?\n 	What will be the longer-term ramifications for global fragmentation of the sanctions imposed on Russia and on Chinese semiconductors?\n 	Are there new roles for China\, India and in particular Latin America in this new economic environment?\n 	How are these trends playing out in places like Florida and Miami in their efforts to establish themselves as global business hubs?\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Event schedule\n\n 	8.30 am – 8.45 am:   Registration & Coffee\n 	8.45 am – 9:45 am:   Program\n 	9:45 am – 10.30 am: Networking\n\nRegistration Fee\n\n 	EACC Member: Free\n 	Guest with Promo Code: Free\n 	EACC Non-Member: $30\n 	Online attendance: Free\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”IN PERSON ATTENDANCE” color=”blue” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbusiness-in-flux-perspectives-from-a-transatlantic-panel-of-c-suite-women-registration-525121952897″][vc_btn title=”ONLINE ATTENDANCE” color=”blue” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgtlaw.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJ0ldOysrz8jHtehbaaOw2u70Mw8bt2mjc3G”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]Speaker Bios\n\nCarol Cabezas\n\nCarol Cabezas is the President of Azamara.\n\nShe is responsible for the full range of operations of the cruise line including Sales\, Marketing\, Revenue\, Finance\, Deployment and Shipboard Operations.  Carol’s dedication to the cruise industry with a career spanning over two decades stems from her passion for travel\, and cruise in particular.\n\nPrior to that\, Carol was Vice President of Investor Relations for Royal Caribbean Group\, managing relationships with the global investor and analyst community. During her tenure she attracted new investors to the shareholder base and broadened reach across new markets including Asia Pacific and the Middle East.\n\nCarol joined Royal Caribbean Group in 2000 and held a variety of leadership roles across Sales\, Finance and Revenue Management. As the Associate Vice President of National and Strategic Accounts\, North America for Celebrity Cruises\, Carol was accountable for the development of business opportunities with national consortia\, key strategic trade partners\, and the continued success of the Home-based channel. As Director of Sales Planning and Strategy for Celebrity Sales\, she was charged with the development and implementation of national promotional campaigns\, trade compensation\, business analysis and strategy\, financial planning\, and automation tools for trade and field sales.\n\nPrior to her career at Royal Caribbean Group\, Carol was an Associate Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Dispute Analysis and Corporate Recovery team.\n\nSupporting local community has also been a focus\, a trait instilled while a student of the Sacred Heart.  At a board level Carol has served organizations with inspiring missions including Dress for Success and\, currently\, Amigos for Kids.\n\nCarol holds a Masters in Finance from University of Miami and Bachelor degrees in Finance and Accounting from Stern School of Business at New York University.\n\nCarol lives in Coral Gables\, Florida\, with her husband Francisco and their two children.\n\nArancha Gonzalez-Laya\n\nArancha González Laya is the Dean of the School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris. She has extensive knowledge of international relations\, trade and economics\, coupled with broad experience in European institutions as well as in multilateral organisations.\n\nMs. González was Minister of Foreign Affairs\, European Union and Cooperation of Spain (2020- July 2021). She served as United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the International Trade Centre\, the joint trade development agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation (2013 to 2019). Between 2005 and 2013 Ms. González was Chief of Staff to World Trade Organization Director General Pascal Lamy and his representative (Sherpa) at the G-20.\n\nPrior to that Ms. González held several positions at the European Commission in the area of external relations. She was advisor to the European Commissioner for Trade and European Commission spokeswoman. Ms. González began her career in the private sector as an associate in a German law firm advising companies on trade\, competition and state-aid matters. She serves in the Mission Committee of Danone and is a member of the International Advisory Council of the European House-Ambrosetti.\n\nA Spanish national\, Ms. González holds a degree in law from the University of Navarra and a postgraduate degree in European Law from the University of Carlos III\, Madrid\n\nNadine Heubel\n\nNadine Heubel is a veteran retail executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Beginning her career at Hugo Boss\, Heubel quickly rose through the ranks to become the company’s Global Head of Travel Retail. She later served as CEO of Heinemann Americas\, Inc.\, the US-based subsidiary of international duty-free leader Gebr. Heinemann. During her six-year tenure as the highest-ranking female executive in the company’s history\, Heubel secured contracts with some of the world’s largest cruise lines. In her current role as the Senior Managing Director of Travel Retail for Newmark\, she is responsible for establishing the world’s most sought-after luxury brands in the North American travel retail market\, and for converting more travelers into customers.\n\nHeubel has a talent for identifying and nurturing critical relationships within her industry. She has extensive experience working across cultures\, continents\, and time zones in multiple languages: German\, English\, and French. Her long-standing role as a “positive disruptor” with a keen eye for identifying emerging business trends means that she understands how to bring new and lucrative opportunities to her partners. Because she brings these ideas with enthusiasm and excitement\, her partners frequently find themselves pursuing unchartered paths with confidence. Heubel employs a compassionate and collaborative leadership style\, establishing environments that foster creativity\, emphasize professional growth\, and empower staff to do the work required to build successful companies.\n\nHeubel is passionate about mentorship\, female empowerment\, giving back to her community\, and Miami’s budding tech ecosystem. She sits on the Advisory Board for Babson College’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) and the South Florida Board for UNICEF. She has mentored young entrepreneurs through Babson College’s WIN Lab\, Mentoro\, and Endeavor Miami\, and speaks at conferences and events around the globe.\n\nHeubel holds an Executive Bachelor of Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business Administration in Zurich\, Switzerland.\n\nDaniella Genet Silberstein\n\nDaniella Silberstein is Shareholder at the Greenberg Traurig Law Firm in Miami. She counsels a broad range of public and private clients on mergers and acquisitions\, as well as on general corporate and securities matters. Daniella focuses her practice on U.S. and cross-border mergers\, acquisitions\, divestitures\, carve-out transactions\, business combinations involving special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)\, joint ventures\, spin-offs\, and securities offerings. She also regularly represents clients in corporate governance matters and has defended clients against hostile takeovers and proxy contests\, and advised clients with respect to corporate matters that arise in the context of bankruptcies\, restructurings\, and workouts.\n\nClients include private equity firms and financial institutions\, across industries such as health care\, biotechnology\, oil and gas\, gaming\, aviation\, aerospace\, and retail\, on both the buy-side and sell-side of transactions. She counsels start-up and emerging companies in connection with formation matters and capital raise transactions.\nIn addition to practicing law\, Daniella has taught a class on negotiating M&A transactions as an adjunct professor at Tulane Law School. She also co-chairs the GT Miami Women’s Initiative.\n\n \n\nMonica Vazquez\n\nMonica Vazquez is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of ABANCA in the USA\, one of the most important financial institutions in Spain.\n\nCurrently as head of ABANCA USA\, since 2018\, she leads the internationalization of ABANCA in the United States with a great team of professionals involved in the development of a sustainable\, efficient\, solid and reliable project aimed at supporting the internationalization of all companies by providing personal and corporate banking services that allow our clients to develop their business and personal projects.\n\nDuring her latest years of her career in ABANCA\, she has worked in different commercial transformation projects as Director of Personal Banking with a team of more than 400 financial advisors\, and as responsible for all business lines such as the product and offer line\, having an active role in one of the most successful business areas of ABANCA.\n\nShe has a degree in Law with a specialization in Business and has different certifications in Spanish and American universities that accredit her high knowledge of the regulations and the European and American banking market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This event is kindly hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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