The Panama Canal - Into the New Millennium

"The Panama Canal -
Into the New Millennium"

A Luncheon Briefing

featuring

Rodolfo R. Sabonge
Director
Corporate Planning and Marketing
Panama Canal Commission

Friday, June 4

12:00 Noon (11:30 a.m. reception)
The Plimsoll Club, 30th Floor
World Trade Center of New Orleans
(Free validated parking in the WTC Garage)

The luncheon briefing is part of the 15^th Annual International Program for Port Planning and Management (IPPPM), which is conducted at the World Trade Center by the University of New Orleans’ College of Urban Studies. This two-week intensive training program fosters closer ties between the U.S. and other countries, facilitates international trade between Louisiana and world ports, increases maritime expertise around the world, and builds a network of international problem-solvers. Over the past 14 years, 436 participants from 95 countries have graduated from IPPPM.

About Rodolfo R. Sabonge

Rodolfo R. Sabonge was recently appointed Director of Corporate Planning and Marketing of the Panama Canal Commission. He previously served as Marketing Manager, responsible for market and economic research, competitive intelligence, and customer relations. Mr. Sabonge has worked with the Canal organization since 1986 holding several key management positions in various divisions of the agency.

In the private sector, Mr.Sabonge worked in the electronics industry in the United States for four years. After returning to Panama, he held the position of General Manager of the Panama Railroad. He later worked as assistant to the president for Panama’s largest cement and concrete products manufacturer. Mr. Sabonge is also a professor of post-graduate studies at two private universities in Panama.

Mr. Sabonge holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame, did post-graduate studies in Business Administration at the University of Miami in Florida, and obtained a Master’s degree in Maritime Development from the School of Law at the University of Panama. Mr. Sabonge is also proud to be an alumni of the 1997 IPPPM.

Sponsoring Organizations

Hibernia National Bank
International Program for Port Planning and Management
Louisiana Department of Economic Development
MetroVision Economic Development Partnership
Walk, Haydel & Associates, Inc.
World Trade Center of New Orleans

In Cooperation With

Baton Rouge Center for World Affairs
City of New Orleans, Office of International Trade
Consular Corps of New Orleans
New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center
International Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association
International Trade Council/Red River Region
Louisiana District Export Council
Louisiana International Trade Center/SBDC
Louisiana International Trade Commission

Registration Fee: $22 for members of the sponsoring organizations and $27 for non-members.

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