Aya Hijazi
Born to an to an Egyptian mother and a Lebanese father, Aya Hijazi , is an American citizen, who became interested in social activism. To further her understanding of social justice, she studied Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University in the United States and law at Cairo University in Egypt. During the Arab […]
Paul Bulcke
Career 2017 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nestlé S.A. 2008 – 2016 Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé S.A. 2004 – 2008 Executive Vice President, Nestlé S.A. Zone Director for Zone Americas: United States of America, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean 2000 – 2004 Nestlé Germany, Market Head 1998 – 2000 Nestlé Czech and Slovak Republic, Market […]
Emil Constantinescu
Emil Constantinescu is a Romanian professor and politician, who served as the third President of Romania from 1996-2000. Despite challenging economic conditions, his presidency is now credited with ending civil unrest, a reform of the banking system, and with attracting the first major foreign investments in Romania. He subsequently founded and led the People’s Action […]
H.E. Rosen Plevneliev
Hon. Savvas Papasavvas
Born 1969; studies at the University of Athens (graduated in 1991); DEA (Diploma of Advanced Studies) in public law, University of Paris II (1992), and PhD in law, University of Aix-Marseille III (1995); admitted to the Cyprus Bar, member of the Nicosia Bar since 1993; Lecturer, University of Cyprus (1997-2002), Lecturer in Constitutional Law since […]
Jason Bordoff
Jason Bordoff joined the Columbia faculty after serving until January 2013 as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Energy and Climate Change on the Staff of the National Security Council, and, prior to that, holding senior policy positions on the White House’s National Economic Council and Council on Environmental Quality. One of the […]
Scott Pruitt
On February 17, 2017, the United States Senate confirmed Scott Pruitt as the 14th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Pruitt believes that promoting and protecting a strong and healthy environment is among the lifeblood priorities of the government, and that EPA is vital to that mission. As Administrator, Mr. Pruitt’s overarching […]
T.H. Wilbur Ross
Mr. Ross, Jr. has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Ross Acquisition. Corp. II since inception in January 2021. Prior to Ross Acquisition Corp. II, Wilbur Ross was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence as the 39th Secretary of Commerce on February 28, 2017. Secretary Ross was the […]
Susan Shirk
Susan Shirk is research professor and chair of the 21st Century China Center at the School. She is one of the most influential experts working on U.S.-China relations and Chinese politics. Shirk’s book “China: Fragile Superpower” helped frame the policy debate on China in the U.S. and other countries. Her articles have appeared in leading academic publications in the fields […]
Hon. Elaine L. Chao
Secretary Elaine L. Chao is currently the U. S. Secretary of Transportation. This is her second cabinet position. She served as U.S. Secretary of Labor from 2001-January 2009, and is the first Asian American woman to be appointed to the President’s cabinet in American history. Secretary Chao comes to the U.S. Department of Transportation […]
David L. Cohen
David L. Cohen is Senior Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation and is the Company’s Chief Diversity Officer. David has a broad portfolio of responsibilities, including corporate communications, government and regulatory affairs, public affairs, legal affairs, corporate administration, and community investment. He also serves as senior counselor to the CEO. Before joining Comcast in July […]