HPU CBA Newsletter Spring 2010

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Hawai„i Pacific University

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Spring 2010

EMBA Distinguished Speaker Luncheon The Hawai„i Pacific University Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) Distinguished Speaker Luncheon was held at Indigo's restaurant. Mr. Jeffrey M. Boromisa former president of Kellogg Latin America, candidly discussed how Kellogg‟s Company engages in various types of acquisitions around the world. His presentation and stories from personal experience enabled EMBA II and III students to appreciate the intricacies of financial and strategic management of a corporation in the global cereal and snacks industry. Distinguished speaker Jeffrey M. Boromisa presents valuable experience as former president of Kellogg Latin America.

Mr. Boromisa joined Kellogg in 1981, and served until his retirement in 2009. Some of the positions he has held include senior vice president, Kellogg Company (2002); executive vice president, Kellogg International (2004) and president, Kellogg Latin America in August 2008. Mr. Boromisa was also a member of the company‟s global leadership team. He received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Michigan State University and completed graduate courses at Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

(Pictured left to right) Dr. Susan FoxWolfgramm, Dr. Aytun Ozturk, Jeffrey M. Boromisa, and Dr. Penny Pence Smith.

Mr. Boromisa is also a member of the Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Board of Directors and serves as its Audit Committee Chair.

HPU EMBA II and III cohorts network with Mr. Boromisa and each other while enjoying a meal at the distinguished speaker luncheon held at Indigo's restaurant.

HPU Welcomes Jeffrey M. Boromisa as CBA Executive in Residence The College of Business Administration at Hawai„i Pacific University is pleased to announce that Jeffrey M. Boromisa has accepted the role of Executive in Residence in the CBA during the Spring Semester. Having retired in May 2009, Mr. Boromisa chooses to remain active in the community by sharing his professional knowledge and guiding HPU students to their own successful paths for the future.

Jeffrey M. Boromisa, Executive in Residence

In his role at HPU, Mr. Boromisa will contribute his expertise to mentor both undergraduate and graduate business students on their career choices and work with the school on developing internship opportunities for students. He will also be visiting various classes as a guest speaker as well as presenting or having discussions in and outside of the classroom on various business topics. We are honored that Mr. Boromisa is joining us to share insights he accumulated as a prominent business leader internationally.


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