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Gordon Reiss

Gordon has 50 years of experience in international business, working for both giant multinational corporations and small start-up firms. He has founded or co-founded four entrepreneurial manufacturing and marketing companies. He has lived in 9 foreign countries and managed operations in 42 countries on 5 continents.

He has also written 2 books, "Franchising: Case Studies" and "Studi Banding Bisnis Waralaba" (in the Indonesian language). His latest book, "Doing Business in Post-WTO China", is in the process of completion.

Experience

For the past 20 years, Gordon has been a director, senior executive, or consultant to young entrepreneurial enterprises. He has served on the boards of various industrial, service, and non-profit organizations, including two American colleges and a European business school.

He frequently lectures and conducts seminars at industry, professional, academic, and government conferences and conventions.

Background & Qualifications

Gordon began his career with Ford Motor Company, rising to the position of a division General Manager for Europe. Subsequently, he was International Vice President of International Paper Company, in charge of Europe and the Middle East.

Gordon received his BA degree in Economics & Business Administration from Whitman College, and his MBA degree cum laude from the Harvard Business School.