Congressman Jim Moran, JPMorgan Chase Foundation & Population Services International Address The Power of Corporate Diplomacy

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2014 /3BL Media/ - Join Congressman Jim Moran (D-Virginia), Bruce McNamer, CEO of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, and Karl Hofmann, CEO of Population Services International, in an open dialogue around the challenges and opportunities inherent to cross-sector engagement and the requirements of being a leader in a globally connected world. TUNE IN HERE on April 7 from 2 – 5, EST for this live-streamed conversation, The Power of Global Corporate Diplomacy, at the Public Private Partnership Forum, moderated by Fortune Magazine’s Nina Easton.

Diplomacy, long believed to exist primarily for the purpose of effective government cooperation, is now a critical component of global business success. It is not enough to do well in the board room – businesses must also do well in the communities in which they operate and must be perceived as doing well in the minds of their customers. Working with and through partners in the public and social sectors to achieve complementary goals is one way in which this success is achieved.

In an increasingly interconnected world, it is critical that public, private and social sector leaders are able to communicate not only across agendas, but across borders. As governments embrace the role of everyday citizens in enhancing international relations, agreeing on a common public diplomacy agenda—of governments, corporations, and others—becomes increasingly important. Individuals—especially those representing high-profile corporations—have initiated their own style of corporate diplomacy in the markets where they operate – but is it enough? How can we ensure that the traditional skills of the diplomat are ingrained as critical traits in corporate leaders? What does a true partnership look like?

Hosted by PYXERA Global, the Public Private Partnership Forum is a one-of-a-kind event that will actively engage the public, private, and social sectors in dialogue like never before. Broadcast live from the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on April 7 from 2 to 5 pm, EST, the Forum will examine how cross-sector interests converge to achieve shared value. Sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company and an important part of the Catalyzing Growth in Emerging Markets Conference, the Forum will be live-streamed from pyxeraglobal.org.

Click here to sign up for the Public Private Partnership Forum on Facebook.  Join the conversation on Twitter at #Catalyze14.  

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Bruce McNamer
CEO, JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Bruce McNamer is the Head of Global Philanthropy and Chief Executive Officer of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.  Bruce came to the role with broad experience from the public, private and philanthropic sectors. Prior to JP Morgan, he served as the President and CEO of TechnoServe, a nonprofit organization that works with people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. Bruce grew the organization’s annual revenues from $15 million to $75 million and drove its expansion to operations in 30 countries in Africa, Latin America and India.  Before joining TechnoServe in 2004, Bruce was a senior executive/founder in technology start-ups, an investment banker at Morgan Stanley and a management consultant at McKinsey & Company.  Bruce was also a White House Fellow at the National Economic Council and a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay.  He has an AB from Harvard and a JD/MBA from Stanford. 

About Congressman James P. Moran
Congressman Jim Moran is currently serving his twelfth term as U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 8th District, comprised of the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, Arlington County, and portions of Fairfax County, including Lee District, Mason District, Providence District, Mt. Vernon District, and Dranesville District.  A senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Moran serves as the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior and Environment and also serves on the Defense and Legislative Branch Subcommittees.

About Karl Hofmann
President & CEO, Population Services International
Karl Hofmann is the President and CEO of PSI (Population Services International), a non-profit global health organization based in Washington, D.C. PSI operates in 67 countries worldwide, with programs in family planning and reproductive health, malaria, child survival, HIV, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases.

About PYXERA Global
PYXERA Global (@PYXERAGlobal) leverages the unique strengths of corporations, governments, social sector organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to enhance the abilities of people and communities to solve complex problems and attain mutually beneficial goals. Our vision is of companies, governments, and NGOs working together in new ways to efficiently increase global well-being through standard business practices.

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