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| June 16, 2009 |
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| 7:30 am |
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Private Breakfast
Hosted by: PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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Industry Outlook: A candid dialogue on the challenges, trends and new regulations facing the industry |
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Tracey Stover, U.S. Chemicals Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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| 8:15 am |
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General Registration/Continental Breakfast/Exhibits |
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| 9:00 am |
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Welcome Address
Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, Chemical Week |
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| 9:05 am |
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Chairperson's Opening Remarks
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Saverio Fato, Global Chemicals Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC |
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| 9:15 am |
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Keynote Presentation
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Survival Tips for CFOs: Strategies for Keeping the Company Viable in Tough Times |
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The global financial upheaval has propelled the role of the CFO to the forefront. What are the key issues that are at the top of the CFO’s mind? What must a CFO do in these trying times to ensure the financial well-being of a company? |
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William Hernandez, Senior Vice President/Finance and CFO, PPG Industries |
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| 9:55 am |
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The Future of the Chemical Industry
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The current shakeup may be one of the most severe the chemical industry has had to contend with. What will the future hold for the world chemicals business following this global financial upheaval? |
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Boudewijn van Lent, Chemical Sector Executive, Celerant Consulting |
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| 10:25 am |
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Reacting to Change: Opportunities and Challenges
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A confluence of factors is forcing many companies to take radical steps to respond the fast-coming changes. Are there any opportunities in this time of great change? What are the challenges that will need to be overcome? |
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James Sawyer, Executive Vice President and CFO, Praxair |
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| 10:55 am |
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Networking Refreshments/Showcase Exhibits |
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| 11:20 am |
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Panel Discussion |
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Raising Cash and Keeping the Liquidity |
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How can companies be innovative in keeping liquidity in current market conditions? |
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Moderator: Shyam Venkat, Corporate Risk and Treasury Practice Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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Panelists: John Andrews, Managing Director, CIT; Frank Erzinger, VP, ChemLogix, LLC; David Drillock, Vice President and CFO, Cytec Industries; Gregory Thompson, CFO, Georgia Gulf Corporation |
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| 12:15 pm |
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Emerging Greenhouse Gas Emission Controls and Their Impact on Operating Cost and Asset Values |
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Matthew Arnold, Prinicpal, US Sustainability and Climate Change, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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| 12:45 pm |
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Networking Luncheon |
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Hosted by: Cognizant Technology Solutions |
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| 2:15 pm |
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Panel Discussion |
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Facing the Headwinds: More Than Just Cutting Costs? |
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Moderator: Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, Chemical Week |
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John Lemmex, Vice President/NAFTA Controlling, Bayer MaterialScience LLC; Sallie Bailey, VP and CFO, Ferro Corporation; Mark Dahlinger, Vice President/Finance and CFO, Rhodia Inc.; Philip Gillespie, CFO, Vertellus Specialties |
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| 3:00 pm |
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What Do Credit Default Risks Look Like? |
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As companies struggle to raise cash at a time of lackluster sales and tight credit, the risk of credit default could soar. What is the outlook for the coming year? |
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John Rogers, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Service |
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| 3:30 pm |
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Critical Tax Issues |
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Michael Burak, Partner and U.S. Chemicals Tax Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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| 4:00 pm |
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Networking Refreshments/Showcase Exhibits |
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| 4:20 pm |
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Managing Supply Chain Costs to Drive Earnings |
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Cosmo Alberico, Executive Vice President and CFO, Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. |
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| 4:50 pm |
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M&A: A Buyer's Market? |
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At a time when companies are taking a hard look at shaky or cash-losing businesses, assets that come on the block can present great opportunities for cash-rich companies. Has the favor swung to buyers today? |
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Kish Khemani, Partner, A.T. Kearney |
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| 5:20 pm |
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Closing Address |
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The Changing Role of CFOs in a Financial Crisis |
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Paul Huck, Senior Vice President and CFO, Air Products and Chemicals |
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| 6:00 pm |
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8th Annual CFO of the Year Award Reception and Dinner |
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Hosted by: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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(pre-registered dinner attendees only) |
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