Executive Focus | International (HD)

Thomas Krantz is the Senior Advisor - Capital Markets at Thomas Murray and the former Secretary General of the World Federation of Exchanges. He spoke with The Prospect Group about improving financial information and reporting, global exchange mergers, and global financial prospects.

Sh. Sultan Ahmed is the Minister of State for Tourism of India. He spoke with The Prospect Group about tourism’s contribution to India’s economy, the biggest challenges facing the sector, and foreign investment targets.

Paul Srivorakul is the Chairman of Ardent Capital, a private capital fund that provides entrepreneurs with early stage capital, technical support and expert guidance. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the challenges facing entrepreneurs in terms of raising capital, investment opportunities within ICT in the Southeast Asia, and Facebook’s IPO.

Sinan Abdulkhalq Ahmed Chalabi is the Minister of Trade and Industry of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. He spoke with The Prospect Group about growth and development in Kurdistan, expansion of key trade relationships, and Kurdistan’s competitive advantages.

Jay Copan is the Executive Director of LNG17, which is expected to be the largest gas industry event in the world, taking place April 16-19, 2013, in Houston, Texas. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the size and scope of the event, how it is different from other energy conferences, and the future of the LNG industry.

Rishad Bathiudeen is the Minister of Trade and Commerce of Sri Lanka. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the best opportunities for investment in Sri Lanka, the positive economic growth that the country has been experiencing over the past few years, and the appeal of Sri Lanka as a tourist destination.

Lawrence Borgard is the Chairman of the American Gas Association, which represents companies delivering natural gas to customers and provides information and services promoting efficient demand and supply growth. He spoke with The Prospect Group about natural gas as a global commodity, the shale gas boom in America, and the outlook for the supply of natural gas.

Anthony Clarke is the Chief Executive of Angel Capital Group, a London based early stage investment group with focus on the Angel investment market. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the current movement of venture capital in the United Kingdom, the future of venture capital funds, and the impact of the economic crisis in Europe.

Muhammad Mumuni is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana. He spoke with The Prospect Group about foreign direct investment, developing trade relationships, and Ghana’s political role in West Africa.

Patricia Francis is the Executive Director of the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the new dynamics of international trade, their influence on emerging markets, and the challenges facing exporters.

Dave McCurdy is the President and CEO of the American Gas Association, which represents companies delivering natural gas to customers and provides information and services promoting efficient demand and supply growth. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the benefits of shale gas, the opportunities for investment in gas-related infrastructure, and the challenges that the industry currently faces.

Carlos Enrique Meyer is the Minister of Tourism of Argentina. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the tourism sector’s contribution to the Argentinian economy, the best opportunities for investment in the country’s tourism industry, and the new initiatives that are being implemented in order to improve Argentina’s infrastructure.

Gerald Tremblay is the Mayor of Montreal, the second-largest city in Canada. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Montreal's economic diversification efforts, the city's links with the Middle East, and the prospects for economic growth.

Andrzej Dycha is the Deputy Minister of Economy of Poland. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the impact of the European economic crisis on Poland, Poland’s positive relationship with the UAE, and the opportunities that exist for foreign investment.

Rabih Aridi is a board member of Paramount Hotels & Resorts, which plans to build as many as 50 Hollywood- and California-themed luxury hotels worldwide. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the concept behind Paramount Hotels & Resorts, the company’s development timeline and potential locations, and the outlook for the tourism sector globally.