On March 9, 2011, UBS and FWA partnered on a panel discussion about repositioning your career. This event was significant not only because of our esteemed panel members, but it was the Kick-off event for our new FWA Westchester and Southern Connecticut Task Force.
Our gracious host UBS, under the direction of Anna Gitelman and Will Robalino, provided the venue and opportunity for networking, along with beverages and plenty of food. Our diverse panel consisted of four women from UBS and three women from the FWA. The panel discussion was moderated by Mary Gilmartin also a Co-Chair of FWA WestConn.
FWA President Susan Ganz introduces the program |
Our Panelists
SUSAN E. GANZ, M.B.A., Financial Services Professional and FWA, President
Susan Ganz is a Strategic Advisor with over 19 years experience in the financial services industry. Her expertise lies in strategic and financial analysis, and positioning businesses and professionals for success. Susan spoke about finding what you are passionate about. For Susan that is about the personal connection with people. Today, Susan assists professionals, families and small businesses to meet their financial potential in the Center for Wealth Preservation.
GLORIA VOGEL, CFA, Managing Director of Vogel Capital Management
Gloria Vogel is currently Managing Director at Vogel Capital Management, which is an investment and consulting firm based in New York City. She is also an Adjunct Professor at NYU's School of Continuing & Professional Studies. Gloria spoke about her varied background with her early career as an All-Star Equity Research Analyst and finding success with her investment and consulting firm in New York. Gloria spoke about how the FWA has helped in her career journey.
ANNA GITELMAN, CFA, Executive Director
Global CFO for Group Technology Infrastructure Services, UBS AG, Corporate Center
Anna has joined UBS Group Finance in April, 2010. Anna is also the Co-Chair for US Finance Diversity Workstream Committee. Anna worked in the financial services industry in Moscow before moving to Minnesota to work for an accounting firm. She now plays a financial role in the technology arena at UBS. She stressed that you may find what you like to do in surprising areas. She has found a home in the Technology world that was least expected yet has led to her to a successful career path.
Panelists share their experiences with the audience |
CI CI HOLLOWAY, Managing Director
Diversity and Inclusion for the Americas, UBS Investment Bank
Cecelia ("Ci Ci") Holloway joined UBS Investment Bank in 2006 as the Managing Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Americas. She is responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation and assessment of a comprehensive array of programs and initiatives to promote diversity, inclusion and the value of difference. CiCi knows there is a wider pool of candidates outside of the banking industry that will be an asset to UBS. Organizations are changing rapidly; many firms no longer exist so the talent landscape is different. What an opportunity to reposition your career!
There is great power and karma to a group of senior women in this industry getting together, and the more junior women need to learn how to network, and the enthusiasm it can instill in them. I was pleased to meet other women who live in the surrounding area, as it's often difficult to have these events outside of Manhattan.
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Dr. MONA SIU-KAN LAU, Head Talent Development & Mobility, UBS AG
Dr. Lau is a Managing Director currently responsible for leading UBS's Talent Development and Mobility function, a recent role which supports UBS's turnaround strategy via employee retention and engagement. Mona is keen on developing the resources at UBS. Supporting career development with tools and infrastructure for mobility.
SHEILA CARNICELLI, Managing Director
Global Securities Accounting Control, UBS Investment Bank
Sheila Carnicelli joined UBS AG in 1997, serving in a number of roles in the Investment Bank Finance team. . Sheila's team is accountable for the accurate presentation of the IFRS financial statements & related public disclosures of the Investment Bank, and has the largest proportion of female officers of any team in the Finance function. Sheila spoke about positioning your experience for your next role. Make an effort to find the right manager - one you want to work for.
Finally, we had an overwhelming attendance of over eighty people at the event. We had a half hour of Q&A that ended with forming of list of books of interest: The Loudest Duck; Hardball for Women; Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office; Brag - Tooting your Own Horn; 48 Rules of Power; Don't Sweat the Small Stuff; There if you Need Me.
Special thanks to UBS, Anna and Will. A huge gratitude to Susan Ganz who is a successful example for all inspiring us to Review, to Reflect and to Reposition.
Thanks to our reception team; Barbara Cohen, MaryAnn Grossman, Mary Gardiner, Susan Perry, and Evelyne Klein.
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