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Bain & Company is one of the world's leading global business consulting firms, serving clients across six continents on issues of strategy, organization, mergers and acquisitions, performance improvement, information technology and change management. It was founded in 1973 on the principle that consultants must measure their success in terms of their clients' financial results. Bain's clients have outperformed the stock market four to one. With offices in all major cities, Bain has worked with more than 3,600 major multinational and other corporations from every economic sector, in every region of the world. For more information, visit: www.bain.com
Hubert Burda Media first entered the media market with printing and newspapers more than a hundred years ago. The company then developed into a leading German magazine publisher (e.g. news and people magazine FOCUS and BUNTE) with more than 260 titles at home and in key international markets such as Russia, Eastern Europe, Turkey and South Korea. Since the 1990s, Dr Hubert Burda has been a pioneer in extending his magazine brands to the Internet and building media communities (e.g. health, travel, lifestyle). Hubert Burda Media, which consolidated turnover amounts of 1.6 billion euros, has invested in more than 25 high-growth digital businesses. It holds a strong domestic radio portfolio and operates acclaimed TV productions. Moreover, the company runs a leading media sales network and a dynamic direct marketing group that manages 12 million customer relationships. http://www.hubert-burda-media.com/
For 88 years, Forbes has stood for one overriding principle: the unshakable belief in the power of free enterprise. Forbes vigorously supports the free flow of capital – intellectual and economic – around the world. Forbes’s mission has been clear and unchanging: to provide the insights and information that ensure the success of its audience. Forbes worldwide multiplatform properties provide business leaders with critical information around the clock and around the globe. Forbes publishes North America, Asia-Pacific and local-language editions. Forbes.com, Forbes on Fox, Forbes Conferences and Forbes Custom Events offer business leaders additional ways to access Forbes beyond the magazine.
Infosys Technologies Ltd was started in 1981 by 7 people with 250 dollars. Today, it is a global leader in the "next generation" of IT and consulting with revenues of over a billion dollars. Infosys defines and designs IT-enabled business solutions that give Global 2000 companies a competitive edge. Each solution is delivered with the industry-benchmark Infosys Predictability that gives them peace of mind. Infosys creates these solutions for its clients by leveraging its domain and business expertise along with a complete range of services. Infosys’ services include: business and technology consulting, application development, systems integration, product engineering, custom software development, maintenance, re-engineering, independent testing and validation services, IT infrastructure management services and business process outsourcing . Infosys has a global footprint with offices in 18 countries and development centers in India, China, Australia, UK, Canada and Japan. Infosys has over 36,000 employees covering 35 nationalities. Infosys focuses on creating strategic long-term relationships with its clients. Over 93% of Infosys’ revenues come from existing customers.
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional service organizations – a global network of firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. KPMG’s member firms have a clear purpose, to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of their clients, their people and the capital markets. KPMG’s vision is to be the leaders in the markets the organization chooses to serve, and to be recognized as outstanding professionals by working to achieve the highest standards of integrity and service. This gives KPMG a clear role and responsibility within the business community and to the community at large. KPMG’s strategy is to be a globally consistent organization with excellent people who have deep industry knowledge, providing multidisciplinary capabilities. This approach meets clients’ expectations, creates opportunities for KPMG's people and enables the organization to fulfil its responsibilities to the capital markets and the communities we live in.
Nike Inc., based in Beaverton, Oregon, in the United States, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse, which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Bauer Nike Hockey, a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment; Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes fine dress and casual shoes and accessories; Hurley International, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Exeter Brands Group, which designs and markets athletic footwear and apparel for the value retail channel. http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml
