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The US Foreign and Commercial Service

The US Foreign and Commercial Service July 10, 2024 Episode 14:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Mona Musa, Director of US Commercial Service in Louisville, Kentucky.  She’s also an active member of the Board of Directors for the WTCKY.  They’ll discuss opportunities available for small and…

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The Global Impact of Renewable Energy in Kentucky

The Global Impact of Renewable Energy in Kentucky Back to Blog Episode 13:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Adam Edelen, Founder and CEO of Edelen Renewables in Lexington, Kentucky. Meet Adam Edelen Adam had a long career in government and politics, before becoming an entrepreneur.  The…

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Workforce Dynamics and Behavioral Science in Global Trade

Workforce Dynamics and Behavioral Science in Global Trade Back to Blog May 13, 2024 Episode 12:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews performance psychologist, Dr. Kozhi Maki. Meet Dr. Kozhi Makai Kozhi and his wife spend a lot of time with their young son.  As a performance…

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Exploring the Louisville Riverport’s Foreign Trade Zone #29

Exploring the Louisville Riverport’s Foreign Trade Zone #29 Back to Blog April 8, 2024   Episode 11:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Miguel A. Zamora II.  He’s the Vice President of the Louisville Riverport Authority.  The discussion will focus on how the Louisville Riverport’s Foreign Trade…

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Global Business and Cultural Awareness for MBA Programs

Global Business and Cultural Awareness for MBA Programs Back to Blog March 11, 2024 Episode 10:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Karl Gustafson, MBA Academic Director for the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics. We’ll learn how UK has woven global business and…

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Interview with Ambassador Matthew Barzun

Episode 9:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Matthew Barzun who served as the United States Ambassador to Sweden and to the United Kingdom.  Omar and Matthew originally met while Matthew was working at CNET, many years ago. Meet Ambassador Matthew Barzun Matthew has a significant entrepreneurial…

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Interview with Robert Brown

Interview with Robert Brown Back to Blog January 8, 2024 Episode 8:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Robert Brown, an attorney practicing international law. We’ll discuss developing a personal role in international trade.  Robert has had an incredible journey and we’re excited to discuss it. Meet…

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Interview with Jonathan Adelstein of DigitalBridge

Interview with Jonathan Adelstein of DigitalBridge Back to Blog Episode 7:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Jonathan Adelstein, Managing Director and Head of Global Policy and Investment for DigitalBridge Group, Inc.  We recorded this episode in Dubai, during the 2023 Dubai Trade Mission, which was sponsored…

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How the EXIM Bank Partners with Kentucky Businesses

Episode 6:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Mark E. Klein, Managing Director, Lender Accounts for EXIM (the export-import bank of the United States). Meet Mark Klein Omar and Mark have known each other for many years.  Mark started in international banking in 2000.  After working with…

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Global Supply Chain Management

Global Supply Chain Management Back to Blog October 9, 2023 Episode 5:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Brian Crilly, VP of International Supply Chain Management at Papa Johns, and Stephen Marks, Sr. VP of Supply at Givaudan Sense Colour.  These seasoned professionals will join us for…

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