SEATTLE, May 22, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Vistage International, the world's largest CEO membership organization, is inviting chief executives and senior managers to two special forum events featuring Peter W. Schutz, author and former CEO of Porsche AG Worldwide. Mr. Schutz will share the management secrets that nearly doubled Porsche's sales and increased its after-tax profits tenfold following the company's first money-losing year.
The presentations are Friday, June 22nd, in the newly expanded Seattle Art Museum, which is located at 100 University St., Seattle, WA 98101. Session I is from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and is tailored to C-level executives (those who report to the CEO). Session II is from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is exclusively for Presidents and CEOs.
Following Mr. Schutz's presentation, participants will engage in executive roundtable discussions with some of Seattle's top executives. The first 50 registrants will receive an autographed copy of Mr. Schutz's book, "The Driving Force."
Registration is required by June 18th, 2007. Call 800-274-2367 ext. 5834 or register online at www.vistage.com/specialevents.
About Vistage
Vistage is the world's largest CEO membership organization. Founded in 1957, Vistage is dedicated to helping executives become better leaders, make better decisions, and achieve better results. Visit www.vistage.com for more information on Vistage.
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About Peter W. Schutz
Peter W. Schutz was the first American CEO of Porsche AG Worldwide in Stuttgart, Germany. He served as CEO of Porsche AG from 1981 until 1988. Porsche was mired in the midst of its first money-losing year in 1980. During Peter Schutz's tenure, Porsche worldwide sales grew from 28,000 units in 1980 to over 53,000 units in 1986. Revenues grew from DM 850 million to DM 3.7 billion and profits grew from DM 12 million to over DM 125 million. In his work with Vistage International, Peter has spoken to thousands of CEOs and executives and has been named "Vistage Speaker of the Year."