binder2

More documents

Recommendations

Info

2007 WHARTON ECONOMIC SUMMIT: NEXT MOVES IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY Befitting the close of Wharton’s year-plus celebration of its 125th anniversary, the 2007 Economic Summit marked by the largest event ever to be held in the School’s history. (L. to R.) Stan O’Neal, chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., addressed participants at the 2007 Wharton Economic Summit’s opening keynote session. William L. Mack, W’61, founder and managing partner, Apollo Real Estate Advisors, leads one of the popular real estate panel discussions. Staged in Philadelphia in mid-April, the Summit drew more than 1,400 Wharton alumni and business leaders from around the world to address the topic “Next Moves in a Global Economy.” Called “an absolute grand slam” by former dean Patrick T. Harker, the event culminated in a celebration that began in January 2006 with the Mumbai Global Alumni Forum, then circled the globe for 15 months with a 20-city faculty tour. Surpassing the 2006 Economic Summit in New York in attendance, the finale event was a tremendous success, with over 30 panels and sessions that featured key thought leaders from the academic and business communities. Such prominent speakers included Jon M. Huntsman,W’59, H’96; Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance; Stan O’Neal, chairman and CEO, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.; Mike Useem, William and Jacalyn Egan Professor, professor of Management, and director, Center for Leadership and Change Management; Art Collins, WG’73, chairman and CEO, Medtronic, Inc.; and Rajat Gupta, senior partner worldwide, McKinsey & Company. With panel and session topics ranging from Keynote Speakers L to R: John Resnick, moderator, creator and host, Legends of Success with John Resnick; Art Collins, WG’73, keynote, chairman and CEO, Medtronic, Inc.; Jon Huntsman, W’59, H’96, keynote, founder and chairman, Huntsman Corporation; Thomas Donaldson, keynote, Wharton’s Mark O. Winkelman Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Former Dean Patrick T. Harker, CE’81, GCE’81, Gr’83, H’87, welcomes participants to the 2007 Economic Summit. emerging markets and family business to ethical leadership and risk management, the global focus of the Summit reflected the School’s own legacy as an international institution and as a driver for international economic growth and opportunity. The Summit served not only a spectacular ending to an epic celebration, but also as an apt close to Dean Harker’s tenure at Wharton. Dean Harker’s farewell gala dinner was the culmination of a two-day event of such scale and depth that it could have only happened at Wharton. The 2007 Economic Summit positioned the School well to welcome the next 125 years. (Below) International Festival Young alumni gather in Patty and Jay H. Baker Forum in Jon M. Huntsman Hall to enjoy the International Festival. 4 | Report to Investors Wharton Economic Summit | 5
THE DHIRUBHAI AMBANI AUDITORIUM DEDICATION HUNTSMAN GIFT HONORS FORMER DEAN PAT HARKER There was much to celebrate at Wharton this Industries Limited. Upon the dedication of the Above, L to R: Jon Huntsman, W’59, H’96, and Dr. Amy Gutmann, president, University of Pennsylvania present the former dean of the School, Patrick Harker, with a plaque to commemorate the East Hall in Huntsman Hall, named in his honor. L to R: Dr. Amy Gutmann, president, University of Pennsylvania; former Dean Patrick Harker and wife Emily enjoy Wharton’s farewell roast of the dean. spring. In addition to the return to campus of Dhirubhai Ambani Auditorium, former dean thousands of alumni, parents and friends to commemorate reunion and graduation festivities, one of the most prominent spaces at Wharton—and at Penn—was dedicated in April in a memorable ceremony. Through a generous gift from Anil Dhirubhai Ambani, WG’83, chairman of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, the 300-seat, state-of-the-art auditorium in Jon M. Huntsman Hall was named the Dhirubhai Ambani Auditorium, in honor of Mr. Ambani’s late father. In 1998, Dhirubhai Ambani was awarded the prestigious Dean’s Medal from the Wharton School, in recognition of his role in revolutionizing the concept of investing in India Patrick T. Harker stated, “He was a true pioneer in the development of the Indian economy, opening opportunity to thousands of his fellow citizens through his then-innovative public stock offerings. We are honored to have this outstanding opportunity to pay lasting tribute to Mr. Ambani and the companies he built.” Members of the Ambani family traveled from India to Philadelphia for this special tribute as well as the graduation of Anil Ambani’s nephew, Vikrant Kothari, WG’07. Family members included Mrs. Kokilaben D. Ambani, Dhirubhai Ambani’s widow, and Mrs. Tina A. Ambani, Anil Ambani’s wife. While the gala dinner at the 2007 Economic Summit bade farewell to former dean Patrick T. Harker, it also celebrated his remarkably successful tenure as dean of the Wharton School. It was an evening of meaningful tributes and generous surprises. In recognition of Harker’s outstanding leadership, Jon M. Huntman, W’59, H’96, surprised Summit participants—and former dean Harker—with an exceptional gift. Mr. Huntsman, who has served as Chair of Wharton’s Board of Overseers since 1999, announced his intention to establish a Wharton professorship in Pat Harker’s name. For Pat Harker, who is known to many as “Professor Pat,” and who taught at Wharton for more than 20 years, this was a fabulous testament to his legacy at the School. Mr. Huntsman also announced that Huntsman Hall would bear the imprint of Dean Harker. The East Hall—located on the spectacular eighth floor of Jon M. Huntsman Hall—will now be known as Patrick T. Harker Hall. As Huntsman Hall came to fruition through the leadership and vision of these two individuals, the joining of their names in this premier state-of-the-art facility is a meaningful pairing. and of his work as chairman of Reliance Anil Ambani is a member of both the Wharton Board of Overseers and the Executive Board for Asia. 6 | Report to Investors Huntsman Gift | 7
Page 2: THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SOCIETY Like
Page 5: LEADERSHIP GIFTS A MESSAGE FROM THE
Page 9 and 10: LEADERSHIP GIFTS THE PRESIDENT’S
Page 11 and 12: LEADERSHIP GIFTS Executives Continu
Page 13 and 14: LEADERSHIP GIFTS THE WHARTON FUND M
Page 15 and 16: LEADERSHIP GIFTS Investors Continue
Page 17 and 18: THE WHARTON FUND MBA CLASSES UNDERG
Page 19 and 20: The Joseph Wharton Society $25,000-
Page 21 and 22: THE WHARTON FUND MBA CLASSES UNDERG
Page 23 and 24: THE WHARTON FUND CLASSES OF 2003-20
Page 25 and 26: MBA CLASSES Donald C. Cowles III**
Page 27 and 28: MBA CLASSES UNDERGRADUATE, MASTER
Page 29 and 30: MBA CLASSES Paul A. Stefanick* Kath
Page 31 and 32: MBA CLASSES Peter A. Matousek Garet
Page 33 and 34: MBA CLASSES Beth L. Kronfeld Balach
Page 35 and 36: UNDERGRADUATE, MASTER’S AND DOCTO
Page 37 and 38: FRIENDS, PARENTS AND FAMILY FOUNDAT
Page 39 and 40: EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP REMEMBERED
Page 41 and 42: CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS Belved
Page 43 and 44: CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS Wharto
Page 45 and 46: HONORARY, MEMORIAL AND PLANNED GIFT
Page 47 and 48: CONNIE K. DUCKWORTH, WG’79 “Rem

binder2

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?