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Interview with Lisette Bryson, Global Manager for Trade Compliance

Interview with Lisette Bryson, Global Manager for Trade Compliance November 11, 2024 Episode 18:  Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Lisette Bryson.  She’s the Global Manager for Trade Compliance at Alltech.  They’re going to discuss her experience and the importance of compliance, as it relates to global trade. …

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Interview with Elaine Gravatte, Founder/CEO The Leader’s Dance LLC

Episode 17:  Today, Stephen Marks, Board Member, interviews Elaine Gravatte on the subject of Leading a Global Small Business from a CEOs Perspective.  You may remember Steve Marks from Episode 5.  He’s the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Givaudan.  He actually used to be one Elaine’s direct reports.  International business is definitely not…

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Interview with Ryan Quarles – KCTCS President

Interview with Ryan Quarles – KCTCS President September 9, 2024 Episode 16:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Ryan Quarles, President and CEO of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).  Ryan shares some interesting insights about the impact KCTCS is having in its efforts to…

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UPS Global Supply Chain Solutions

UPS Global Supply Chain Solutions August 12, 2024   Episode 15:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews a team of representatives from UPS who are deeply involved in UPS Global Supply Chain Solutions.  Kentucky is fortunate to have a significant UPS presence and the logistical expertise and…

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The US Foreign and Commercial Service

The US Foreign and Commercial Service July 10, 2024 Episode 14:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Mona Musa, Director of US Commercial Service in Louisville, Kentucky.  She’s also an active member of the Board of Directors for the WTCKY.  They’ll discuss opportunities available for small and…

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The Global Impact of Renewable Energy in Kentucky

The Global Impact of Renewable Energy in Kentucky Back to Blog Episode 13:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Adam Edelen, Founder and CEO of Edelen Renewables in Lexington, Kentucky. Meet Adam Edelen Adam had a long career in government and politics, before becoming an entrepreneur.  The…

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Workforce Dynamics and Behavioral Science in Global Trade

Workforce Dynamics and Behavioral Science in Global Trade Back to Blog May 13, 2024 Episode 12:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews performance psychologist, Dr. Kozhi Maki. Meet Dr. Kozhi Makai Kozhi and his wife spend a lot of time with their young son.  As a performance…

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