Executive Circle

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The Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP) is a hub of scholarship and high-level public programs centered on policies related to the global economy and economic development. In recognition of the growing urgency to respond to the challenges facing the global economy, IIEP has established a leadership group to help support and disseminate research and policies connected to global finance, trade, and development. The IIEP Executive Circle comprises senior leaders at the highest levels of their fields, and dynamic mid-career and young professionals who exhibit extraordinary potential, all who believe in the power of academic research and analysis to improve policy and enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of people around the globe.
 
Executive Circle members help advance IIEP’s mission and help shape strategic initiatives. They broaden the perspective on and deepen insight into global economic and development policy issues. In addition, they advise IIEP leaders on current and emerging trends in the field while supporting real-time engagement. IIEP is deeply thankful to the members for their generous commitments of time, wisdom, and resources.

Leadership

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I am honored to serve as Co-Chair of the Executive Circle with Carl Richardson. I am excited for the opportunity to drive positive impact through the research, platforms and global network of the Institute for International Economic Policy and with our GWU community.”

Co-chair Lisa Schroeter, BA ’92
Global Director of Trade & Investment Policy for Dow; Co-Chair, IIEP, Executive Circle

Picture of Carl Richardson“As a proud alumnus of the Elliott School of International Affairs, I am delighted to now serve as Co-Chair of the IIEP’s Executive Circle alongside Lisa Schroeter. While our family business is headquartered in the United Kingdom, it holds interests in a number of countries around the world. It is through this hard-earned practical experience of doing business in multiple jurisdictions that I hope to add value and perspective to the great work the IIEP is doing in relation to global economic trends and development. I also look forward to meeting, interacting with and contributing to the Elliott School and wider George Washington University communities, especially those who possess true entrepreneurial zeal!”

Co-chair Carl Richardson, MA ’99
Partner, Richardson Capital LLP; Co-Chair, IIEP, Executive Circle

Executive Circle Members

Jonathan Aiken

Jonathan Aiken

Partner and Head of the London office

BDA Partners

MBA ’07, MA ’07

Maxmillian Angerholzer III

Maxmillian Angerholzer III

Chief Executive Officer

George & Barbara Bush Foundation

Conboy: Global Strategic Enterprise Account Executive at Salesforce

MA ’09, Burvill P ’23, Walt Vester P ’27

Michael Batlogg

Michael Batlogg

Enterprise Risk Officer

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

MA ’08, MBA ’08

James Berger

James Berger

Litigation Partner Resident

DLA Piper

CCAS ’89, ESIA P’25, GWSB P’26

Ray Brimble

Ray Brimble

Founder and CEO

Lynxs Holdings

MA ’76

Andrew Brown

Andrew Brown

President

Delphos International

MA ’07, CFA

Martin Burvill

Martin Burvill

Former President

Verizon Business Markets, Verizon Communications Inc.

Kevin Conboy

Kevin Conboy

MS, MBA, BBA

Sean Connell

Sean Connell

Senior Fellow

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation

MA ’06

Carolina Costa

Carolina Costa

Head of Latin America Government Affairs

RELX

MA ’07

Sarah Hirsch

Sarah Hirsch

Economic and Financial Policy Expert

BA ’10

Patrick Hyland

Patrick Hyland

Managing Director

Asset Management Division

MA ’03

Erik Kiefel

Erik Kiefel

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Manager

ZeroHash

MA ’94

Deborah Lehr

Deborah Lehr

Vice Chairman and Executive Director

Paulson Institute

MA ’89

Basem Malhas

Basem Malhas

Vice Chairman, Deputy Managing Director, Part Owner

Mediterranean Tourism Investment Company ((METICO)

GWSB ’96

Steven Mayo

Steven Mayo

Senior Risk Manager

Siemens Financial Services

MA-MBA ‘10

Nizar Qallab

Nizar Qallab

Senior Executive Officer

Cantor Fitzgerald Dubai

MA ’05

James Quigley

James Quigley

Managing Director and Executive Vice Chairman

Bank of America-Merrill Lynch

BA ’82

Lubna Qunash

Lubna Qunash

Director

Corporate Private Equity

MA ’06

Anthony Ragozino

Anthony Ragozino

Managing Director

RBC Capital Markets LLC

P ’25

Michael Rendina

Michael Rendina

Executive Director, Labor & Government Strategies

GCM Grosvenor

MA ’05

Carl Richardson

Carl Richardson

Partner

Richardson Capital LLP

MA ’99

Lisa Schroeter

Lisa Schroeter

Global Director of Trade and Investment Policy

Dow

BA ’92

Michael Smart

Michael Smart

Managing Director

Rock Creek Global Advisors

BA ’92

Dan Strammiello

Dan Strammiello

President/CEO

Westbrook Development Partners and Prism Workspaces

BA ’66

Karl Wachter

Karl Wachter

General Counsel

Magnetar Capital

ESIA ’92

Jim Wodarski

Jim Wodarski

Partner

Mintz Levin

BA ’89

Frank Chi-Hong Wong

Frank Chi-Hong Wong

Asia President

Scholastic Inc.

BA ’79

Anthony Yu

Anthony Yu

Director

Renaissance Technologies

BA ’04

 Walter Vester

Walter Vester

Senior Director of Operations Excellence

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Former Co-Chairs

Picture of Deborah Lehr“I am delighted to serve as Co-Chair of the Executive Circle alongside Frank Wong and am excited to help mobilize diverse international actors to shift the conversation about US/Asia relations, China, green finance, sustainability, and other key issues. I am a strong believer in the power of thinking outside the box, tapping into expertise from diverse backgrounds in the public and private sector, to craft strategic solutions to new and old challenges. The work that the GW IIEP does to develop, innovate, and offer cross-disciplinary research and solutions to these challenges has the power to change attitudes, build alliances, achieve equitable and sustainable economic growth, and transition from our current paradigms to new, more sustainable models. I invite you to join us in supporting this vital work.

Co-chair Deborah Lehr, MA ’89
Vice Chairman and Executive Director, Paulson Institute; Co-Chair, IIEP, Executive Circle

Picture of Frank Wong“I am honored to serve as Co-Chair of the Executive Circle with Deborah Lehr and am so excited for the opportunity to promote the research, policy advice, and people of the Institute for International Economic Policy. I am passionate about IIEP’s emphasis on achieving sustained excellence, the ways they foment continuous learning and knowledge accumulation, and their focus on connecting the dots and creating new possibilities to enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of people around the globe. GW gave me a platform to thrive and I look forward to ensuring IIEP has a competitive advantage in its work, as well as the freedom to push the envelope in the years to come!

Co-chair Frank Wong, BA ’79
President, Asia Scholastic Corp; Co-Chair, IIEP, Executive Circle

Locations of members of the Executive Circle

Membership

The Executive Circle continues to search for individuals who have a passion for the work it supports and would like to contribute their ideas, energy, and resources and become Members of the Executive Circle. If that is you, please contact Kyle Renner at rennerk@gwu.edu.

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James Foster
 

Jay C. Shambuagh
Jay Shambaugh

“Members of the Executive Circle provide valuable advice and crucial support that make it possible for IIEP to launch new initiatives, respond to emerging issues, and develop programs that enhance scholarship and education connected to the global economy at George Washington University. The generosity of these friends makes IIEP a more potent force for developing knowledge and having an impact in the world, and we are tremendously grateful for their support.”

– James Foster and Jay Shambaugh

 

 

Filling out the ranks of the Executive Circle are IIEP Director Steve Suranovic; IIEP Assistant Director Kyle Renner; and Joe Strodel, AVP for Development and Alumni Relations at the Elliott School of International Affairs.