Clemson MBA program brings Craig Giffi of Deloitte to Greenville
March 27, 2012
GREENVILLE, SC – March 27, 2012 – Nationally recognized business leader Craig Giffi willspeak on “Insights Into Manufacturing the Future in a public lecture at5 p.m. Monday, April 9, at Clemson at the Falls, 55 E. Camperdown Way,Greenville. His talk is hosted by the Clemson MBA program and Clemson atthe Falls.
Giffi is a vice chairman of Deloitte LLP and the U.S. AutomotiveSector Leader. He also is the leader for the U.S. Consumer &Industrial Products Industry practice, chairman of the GlobalManufacturing practice of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and a principal withDeloitte Consulting LLP.
“Manufacturing’s ecosystem plays a vital role for the economic healthof South Carolina and the U.S. overall, said Aleda Roth, ClemsonUniversity Burlington Industries Professor in Supply Chain Management.Craig Giffi will share the perspectives of global CEOs and providestate-of-art thinking on the drivers of competitiveness and change forthe future for economic growth. He will also share his views on thefactors that are the most likely to shape the future of thecompetition.”
Currently, Giffi is leading a multi-year global competitiveness inmanufacturing initiative in partnership with the Council ofCompetitiveness aimed at establishing a competitiveness index forcountries and their manufacturing sectors. Analyst firms and top-tiermedia around the world turn to Craig for perspectives on developingindustry trend
“I have worked with Craig for many years on manufacturing strategyresearch and know first-hand that attendees will find his executivedialogue provocative, Roth said. I am very excited about having himcome to Greenville to speak to our business and community leaders andClemson MBA students.”
Individuals can register for Giffi’s public lecture by going online at clemsonatthefalls.eventbrite.com or by calling 864-656-2200.
About Clemson at the Falls
Clemson at the Falls is a vibrant center for business education conveniently located in themidst of a growing, globally engaged community in the heart of downtownGreenville. In addition to providing an innovative MBA program toenhance the marketability and income potential of students, the campusoffers professional development and continuing education for thosealready in the workplace, customized training programs for companies,and guidance and support for small business and entrepreneurs who areamong the leaders in job creation. For more information, visit www.clemson.edu/atthefalls.
