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José María Aznar to Deliver Keynote Address at IMAP's Fall 2009 Global M&A Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey
Former Prime Minister of Spain to Provide Perspective on Global Business and the Importance of Cross-Culture Collaboration
| Source: IMAP
SARASOTA, FL--(Marketwire - August 11, 2009) - IMAP, an exclusive global organization of
leading merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory firms, has announced that
former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar will deliver the keynote
address at IMAP's Fall 2009 Global M&A Symposium. Aznar's speech will set
the tone for the symposium, which will be attended by senior-level
delegates from private equity groups, corporate development officers,
global M&A attorneys and M&A transaction advisers. The symposium will be
held on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Çiragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul,
Turkey, and will focus on the importance of cross-border collaboration in
today's global business environment.
During his two terms as prime minister of Spain, from 1996 to 2004, Aznar
instituted a period of economic and social reform by liberalizing markets
and privatizing industry. His efforts led to the creation of nearly 5
million jobs and a significant year-over-year increase in Spain's gross
domestic product, propelling Spain to the eighth largest economy in the
world. Today, he serves on the advisory boards of several global
organizations, and shares his strategies for creating cross-culture
economic opportunities as a public speaker.
"It is my pleasure to participate in IMAP's Global M&A Symposium, which
exemplifies cross-cultural collaboration at its finest," said Aznar. "In
today's global economy, businesses must learn to operate in a new framework
that transcends borders and cultures. With such a diverse group of members
from more than 40 countries, IMAP is at the forefront of facilitating
connections between companies and cultures worldwide."
"We are very excited that José María Aznar will be the keynote speaker for
our Global M&A Symposium," said Mark Esbeck, IMAP President. "In addition
to Mr. Aznar's keynote address, IMAP's symposium will feature high-level
panel discussions and presentations by influential business leaders, as
well as one-on-one access to senior-level M&A professionals from across the
globe."
A panel discussion titled, "The Global M&A Transaction Circa Fall 2009 -- A
360-Degree Perspective," will focus on evaluating and optimizing
cross-border M&A transactions through a sharing of industry expert
perspectives. Expert panelists will include Middle East and European
business leaders from M&A-focused businesses specializing in financial
services, retail and energy markets and representing the corporate, private
equity, legal and advisory segments of the M&A industry. The panel will be
moderated by noted British business-development author David Kean.
To register for the symposium, view a schedule of events or make hotel
reservations, visit www.imapconferences.com.
About IMAP
IMAP is an exclusive global organization of leading merger and acquisition
advisory firms. Formed in 1973, IMAP is composed of 55 offices in nearly
40 countries throughout North and South America, Eastern and Western
Europe, Australia and Asia. In 2008, IMAP advisers completed 252
transactions, with an aggregate transaction value of more than $13 billion.
IMAP advisers provide strategic merger, acquisition, divestiture and
related corporate finance services. Sellers of mid-size companies and
corporate acquirers alike rely upon IMAP for essential local market
knowledge and industry expertise delivered with unparalleled global reach.
Every business day, somewhere in the world, an IMAP adviser is completing
an M&A transaction. More information is available via the Internet at
www.imap.com.