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• Surveying the Landscape: Chemicals, Food Processing and Life Sciences Today
  For nearly a decade, Borderless Executive Search consultants have been using their in-depth understanding of the issues affecting the Chemicals, Food Processing and Life Sciences sectors to help companies find and attract industry leaders - no matter where they are located. What does the international landscape of these sectors look like today? Borderless takes a look.
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• Supply Chain Leadership: What It Takes & How To Get There
  On April 10, at the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School’s one-day conference entitled “Supply Chain Managers: Who Needs Them”, Borderless Executive Search’s Andrew Kris gave an insightful presentation to 160 supply chain professionals on the subject of Supply Chain Leadership.
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• Flight of the High Performers
  A new survey finds nearly half of U.S. companies' high performers are actively looking for other jobs. Why are they seeking greener pastures and what are employers doing to keep them? By Michael O'Brien
  
  
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• Womenomics: Guarantors of Growth
  The 20th century saw women gain more power in the workplace. But what are the economic, political and social consequences?
  
  
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 Events

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• 1 & 2 October - European HR Strategy Summit
  Symposium Events' European HR Strategy Summit 2008 focuses on the evolving HR Director's role.
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• 20-21 October - Executive Talent Conference
  Last year, search-consult’s inaugural “Executive Talent” conference attracted HR Directors and Search Consultants from 19 countries to Hong Kong for a major industry event.
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 Leadership & People

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• LANXESS Opens New Rubber Research Center in China (Jul 21, 2008)
  Specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG has opened a new center for rubber research in Qingdao, China. The Technical Rubber Products, Butyl Rubber and Performance Butadiene Rubbers business units have invested around EUR 10 million in the joint project.
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• Dow, Kuwait to Base Joint Venture in Michigan (Jul 21, 2008)
  An $11 billion joint plastics venture between Dow Chemical Co (DOW.N) and a unit of Kuwait Petroleum Corp will be based in Michigan, the two companies said in a statement on Sunday.
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 Business & Deals

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• Yara to Establish JV with NOC/LIA of Libya (Jul 22, 2008)
  Yara International ASA and National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya / Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) have completed all major agreements to establish a joint venture for the production and marketing of mineral fertilizer.
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• Air Liquide Acquires the Pure Helium Company (Jul 17, 2008)
  To accelerate expansion in the Middle East, Air Liquide has just acquired Pure Helium, international supplier of liquid and gaseous helium, helium based mixtures, and argon.
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 Analysis & Opinion

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• The Politics of Apprenticeships (Jul 23, 2008)
  The chemical industry, one of the country's leading manufacturing sectors has urged a quick political consensus on apprenticeships. The Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association has warmly welcomed the importance being attached to modern apprenticeship schemes by politicians but stressed the need for period of certainty when industry is looking to invest for the long term.
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• More Takeovers Expected in U.S. Chemical Sector (Jul 18, 2008)
  The U.S. chemical sector is likely to see a new wave of deals in coming months, driven by strategic buyers seeking to build a more profitable and streamlined portfolio of assets.
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• Coca-Cola thirsty for growth (Jul 23, 2008)
  Coca-Cola India Limited is planning to strengthen its presence in the packaged drinking water segment. The company will introduce its global water brand Bonaqua in select markets and revamp the Kinley brand.
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• InBev CEO Brito: Brazil to Belgium to Bud (Jul 21, 2008)
  The man who would be King of Beers is a no-frills leader without a company car or even his own desk.
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 Business & Deals

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• Lion Capital to Acquire FoodVest, the Owner of Young's and Findus (Jul 22, 2008)
  Lion Capital LLP is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached whereby Lion Capital will acquire The FoodVest Group from funds advised by CapVest Limited.
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• Danone Seeks 1.63 Bln Euro to Quit Wahaha JV; Chinese Firm Offers 5 Times Less (Jul 22, 2008)
  Groupe Danone is seeking 1.63 billion euro in order to quit its Chinese joint venture with Wahaha. However, Wahaha is only offering 296 million euro for Danone's interest, reports the French business media.
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• The Politics of Apprenticeships (Jul 23, 2008)
  The chemical industry, one of the country's leading manufacturing sectors has urged a quick political consensus on apprenticeships. The Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association has warmly welcomed the importance being attached to modern apprenticeship schemes by politicians but stressed the need for period of certainty when industry is looking to invest for the long term.
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• More Takeovers Expected in U.S. Chemical Sector (Jul 18, 2008)
  The U.S. chemical sector is likely to see a new wave of deals in coming months, driven by strategic buyers seeking to build a more profitable and streamlined portfolio of assets.
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 Leadership & People

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• GSK Sets Out New Strategic Priorities (Jul 23 2008)
  

  In a presentation to investors today, Andrew Witty, CEO GlaxoSmithKline, set out three new strategic priorities that aim to increase growth, reduce risk and improve GSK’s long-term financial performance.

  - Grow a diversified global business- Deliver more products of value- Simplify GSK’s operating model

  
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• Dan Troy Appointed as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for GlaxoSmithKline (Jul 23 2008)
  Dan Troy has been appointed as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and will join the company on 2nd September 2008. 
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 Business & Deals

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• GSK Enters Transformational Agreement with Aspen to Drive Growth in Emerging Markets (Jul 23 2008)
  GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced a transformational agreement to significantly extend its pharmaceutical portfolio in emerging markets. The licensing collaboration between GSK and South African based pharmaceuticals company, Aspen, and its joint venture partner, Strides Arcolab Ltd (Strides), signals a significant new strategy from GSK to accelerate sales growth in emerging markets.
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• Teva Completes Acquisition of Bentley Pharmaceuticals (Jul 23 2008)
  Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Bentley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BNT), which will operate in Spain under the Teva name.
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 Analysis & Opinion

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• As Companies Become More Global, Should They Hire Talent Locally or Transfer Employees Globally? (Jul 23 2008)
  Pharmaceutical Companies Balance Global Talent Management Programs with Local Foreign Labor Markets to Develop a Strategic Workforce Plan, According to Survey by GMAC Global Relocation Services
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• Pharma Sales Undergoes Major Shift (Jul 17 2008)
  Pharma sales forces have been falling under the ax a lot lately. The latest: Boehringer Ingelheim plans to halve its neurology sales force, Pharmalot reports. Some 200 reps will be affected; some may find new slots in primary care sales or on another specialty team, but only if there are posts to be filled there.
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