International Executive Resources Group

International Executive Resources Group

Abbreviation	IERG
Formation	1997
Type	Non-profit
Purpose	Support and development of professionals in international business
Location	Headquartered in New York City
Region served	Global
Membership	400+ (as of May 2011)
Official language	English
Website	Official website

The International Executive Resources Group (IERG) is a non-profit professional association for corporate executive-level professionals working in diverse industries whose careers include broad experience in the global arena. IERG accumulates and distributes expertise and information related to the conduct of global business.

Organization

Membership

IERG members have extensive international experience. To join the organization, a prospect must demonstrate that he or she has worked for three or more years in a market outside his country of origin. Membership is only by invitation and sponsorship, and application is followed by a screening interview.

Most members are fluent in two or more languages. Members have lived, or now live, in all major geographical or geo-political regions, including Abu Dhabi, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, The Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.

In addition, prospective members must have held an executive level position. Current IERG members include CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CMOs, and division presidents from both large and small companies.

IERG encourages senior executives and business people from all functional specializations and a broad range of industries to join. Current members come from the auto industry, energy, banking, financial services, insurance, advertising, FMCG, mining, information technology, and many other diverse industries.

According to a recent survey of members, almost 40% of members joined 7 or more years ago.

Structure

IERG is governed by a Board of Directors. Many of its routine activities are organized by members who volunteer their time.

IERG has six chapters in the US:

• Boston
• Chicago
• Connecticut
• Dallas
• New York
• Philadelphia

Member-led special interest groups (SIGs) operate across industries and geographic boundaries. SIGs have been founded in:

• China
• Financial Services
• Private Equity
• Premium Consumer Goods

Partnerships

The Princeton Executive Network (PEN), an association of senior executives living or working within commuting distance of Princeton, NJ, welcomes IERG members to its normally invitation-only meetings.

Programs

IERG organizes monthly meetings for its members through each of its chapters. In addition, IERG presents periodic webinars on subjects related to international business, including discussion of current trends in trade, economic and political policy, and multicultural communications. IERG periodically invites accomplished professionals and distinguished personalities (Chairmen, CEOs, authors, and thought leaders) as guest speakers.

See also

• Official website
• IERG on LinkedIn

International Business News Links

• The Economist Magazine (Global) (requires subscription)
• The Financial Times (UK) (requires subsription)
• Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Japan) (in Japanese - different content in English also available)
• The People's Daily (China)
• The South China Morning Post (Hong Kong & China) (requires subscription)
• The Times of India (India) (requires subscription)
• The Wall Street Journal (US) (requires subscription)

External Links (Not Business News)

• Economist Intelligence Unit (Global)
• Eurasia Group (Global political risk assessment for business)

• Euromonitor (European Market Research)
• Itim International (Global Cultural Comparisons)
• International Monetary Fund (Global)
• International Travel Warnings from the US Department of State (Global)
• UN-Business Partnerships (Global)
• The World Bank (Global)
• The World Fact Book from the CIA (Global)