Posts Tagged ‘Resource for Kentucky Business’
Interview with Brian French, Senior Vice President of International Banking at Stock Yards Bank
Interview with Brian French, Senior Vice President of International Banking at Stock Yards Bank February 9, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 32:Â Brian French, Senior Vice President of International Banking at Stockyards Bank and Trust, brings over 25 years of financial experience to the discussion of how businesses can successfully get paid during global transactions. He highlights…
Read MoreA Technology Entrepreneur’s Journey with Sunny Dronawat, CEO of Samiteon
A Technology Entrepreneur’s Journey with Sunny Dronawat, CEO of Samiteon October 13, 2025 Episode 28: Today, podcast producer Jim Ray interviews Dr. Sunny Dronawat, Executive Chairman and Global CEO of Samiteon. Based in Louisville, Samiteon is a technology process and people innovation company, founded in 2006. They’ll discuss how the company began and how it…
Read MoreUsing AI to Scale Your Business Globally
Using AI to Scale Your Business Globally July 14, 2025 Episode 26: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Todd Schmiedeler, Senior VP of Zero Waste Manufacturing, as well as the Founder & CEO of Thumbprint Consulting. They are going to discuss issues related to using AI to scale…
Read MoreInterview with Elaine Gravatte, Founder/CEO The Leader’s Dance LLC
Episode 17: Today, Stephen Marks, Board Member, interviews Elaine Gravatte on the subject of Leading a Global Small Business from a CEOs Perspective. You may remember Steve Marks from Episode 5. He’s the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Givaudan. He actually used to be one Elaine’s direct reports. International business is definitely not…
Read MoreGlobal 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…
Read MoreWhy Latin America and Why Now?
Episode 4: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Michael Bowling, Managing Partner at Global Altitudes, LLC. Michael has had extensive experience doing business in Latin America. He’s going to share some timely perspectives on why this region presents some interesting opportunities. Meet Michael Bowling Michael was born…
Read MoreCurrent Affairs in International Freight
Episode 3: Today, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky Dr. Omar Ayyash interviews Alan Black, Regulatory Affairs Leader at Valvoline Global Operations. Alan has extensive experience in international freight issues and will share his perspectives with us. Meet Alan Black Alan began his career at FedEx. He worked in their international operations…
Read MorePodcast Dr. Ayyash Discusses the World Trade Center Kentucky
Podcast Dr. Ayyash Discusses the World Trade Center Kentucky Episode 1: Welcome to the launch of our new podcast! Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash introduces our audience to the World Trade Center Kentucky. Connecting businesses to global trade is an important step in helping them to grow and succeed. The World Trade Center Kentucky provides resources…
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