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Invited speakers
Domingo García Marzá
Domingo García Marzá
Professor of Business Ethics, Universitat Jaume I, Spain
Inspiring Trust in Global Contexts: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Professor of Ethics at Universitat Jaume I, Castellón. Doctor in Philosophy from Valencia University, further studies in Politics at Frankfurt (Germany) and St Gallen (Switzerland). He has been Director of the Department of Philosophy and Sociology, and Pro-vice-chancellor of Communication.
He is author of the books: Teoría de la justicia (Madrid, 1992); Teoría de la democracia (Valencia, 1993), Ética Empresarial (Madrid, 1994), La empresa socialmente responsable. Etica y empresa (Madrid, 2003), Razón pública y éticas aplicadas, (Tecnos, 2003, together with A.Cortina), Ética empresarial: del diálogo a la confianza, (Madrid, 2004), Integrating the Ethical Perspective (together with M.Büscher and Hans De Geer, München 2005).
The results of this research have materialised in work carried out for different companies and institutions, in managing national research projects on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and in collaboration as an expert on a variety of European projects. He is currently Director of the “Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Observatory of the Autonomous Region of Valencia” and is a member of the Forum of Experts on Corporate Social Responsibility of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, as well as of the ETNOR Foundation. He is Director of the Interuniversity Doctorate Programme “Ethics and Democracy” at Universitat Jaume I and a consultant on matters of Ethics and Social Responsibility.
Patti Fasan
Patti Fasan
Principal, Professional Attention To Tile Installations, P.A.T.T.I., Canada.
Strategies to Improve Market Share over Competitive Alternates
PROFILE A skilled communicator & educator, Patti delivers an entertaining & informative presentation. Specializing in ceramic tile for twenty years, she shares her research, project experience & passion for the industry. Ms. Fasan has lectured in Europe, United States & Canada. Her consulting firm (p.a.t.t.i.) focuses on technical expertise while her stage presence & vibrant personality inspire audiences to maximize their creative potential.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
CTC – Ceramic Tile Institute of America, CTIOA
Integrated Studies, Arts Faculty, - University of Waterloo, Canada
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Associate – TTMAC, Terrazzo Tile & Marble Association of Canada
Associate – Tile & Stone Association of British Columbia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Architectural Sales – Fontile Corporation
Design Consultant – Oberti Interiors, Inc.
Principal – Archetype Print Ltd, Vancouver, BC
Sales Director – Fontile Corporation
Owner – patti- Specializing in education & training seminars to the ceramic tile industry.
Selected Articles & Personal Appearances
Award Magazine · The New Age of Tile, Women’s Edition, Grand Rapids · Tile Doctor, Tileman · Tile Magazine, Featured Writer, Hoizons · Design, Y.C. · NeoCon NY · AIA, National Convention · KBIS · WFCA · CTDA · NTCA · NKBA · NAFCD · CSC · TCAA · IMI · Surfaces · Coverings
Research Papers
“A Vital Key to Industry growth is Education”, Qualicer 2006 · “Marketing to the North American Design Professional”, Qualicer 2006 · “The Challenges to the growth of the United States Ceramic Tile Market”, Panelist, Qualicer 2006
Alfredo González Peña
Alfredo González Peña
Chairman of the Spanish Association of Frit, Glaze, and Ceramic Colour Manufacturers (ANFFECC), Spain.
Internationalisation as a Strategic Option
Degree in Chemical Sciences from Universidad Complutense of Madrid (1973).
Ceramic technician in customer services (FERRO) in 1974.
Head of Technical Services of the FERRO Ceramic Division in the Spanish domestic market.
In 1980 Technical and Development Manager of the FERRO branch in Venezuela (3 years), Technical Manager of the Mexico branch (2 years), and Operations and General Manager of the Taiwan (China) branch for a period of 5 years.
FERRO Operations Manager of all the inorganic divisions, subsequently European Business Manager for Ceramic Colours and European Business Manager for Frits, Enamels, and Colours, coordinating seven subsidiaries established on the European continent, until 2003.
From 2003 onwards, General Manager of Wendel Email Ibérica (now Kerafrit) until the present.
Member of the Spanish College of Chemists and a variety of associations connected with ceramics.
Since 2006, Chairman of the Spanish Association of Frit, Glaze, and Ceramic Colour Manufacturers (ANFFECC).
Gonzalo Silva Moreno
Gonzalo Silva Moreno
Head of the Area for Analysis and Tests at the Spanish Instituto de Tecnología Cerámica, Spain
Ceramic Sector. Tradition and Innovation
Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from Universitat Jaume I of Castellón.
At present, Head of the Area for Analysis and Tests at the Instituto de Tecnología Cerámica, a Mixed Institute created by agreement between Universitat Jaume I of Castellón and the Ceramic Industry Research Association (AICE), with which it has collaborated in technical work since 1989.
Researcher in 31 R&D and Technological Consulting projects conducted at the Instituto de Tecnología Cerámica, funded by ceramic tile manufacturers, frit and glaze producers, machinery builders for the ceramic industry, roofing tile and brick manufacturers, etc., as well as by public bodies belonging to the Valencia Region, Spanish State, and European Union.
Co-inventor of three patented devices relating to Chemical Engineering and Ceramic Technology.
Author of 13 research papers and 22 communications at conferences on different subjects relating to Ceramic Technology. Co-author of two books on ceramic tile use and installation.
Member of different Spanish, European, and International Standardisation and Certification Committees on Ceramic tiles and Fired-clay products used in construction.
Javier Mira Peidro
Javier Mira Peidro
Head of the Area for Design and Architecture at the Spanish Instituto de Tecnología Cerámica, Spain
Ceramic Sector. Tradition and Innovation
Technical architect. Polytechnic University of Valencia.
At present, Head of the Area for Design and Architecture at the Instituto de Tecnología Cerámica, a Mixed Institute created by agreement between Universitat Jaume I of Castellón and the Ceramic Industry Research Association (AICE). He was one of the original members of the Association for the Promotion of Ceramic Design, ALICER, and was Deputy Director of ALICER from 1993 to 2005.
Coordinator in charge of 9 R&D projects relating to ceramics, design, architectural applications, and innovative decorating processes developed at the Association for the Promotion of Ceramic Design, ALICER, and at the Instituto de Tecnología Cerámica, funded by ceramic tile manufacturers, frit and glaze producers, machinery builders for the ceramic industry, roofing tile and brick manufacturers, etc., as well as by public bodies belonging to the Valencia Region, Spanish State, and European Union.
Co-inventor of 6 innovative products and systems relating to ceramic tiles and tile installation systems.
Author of 9 articles published in scientific or technical journals and in the trade press and 9 presentations delivered at conferences on different subjects relating to design and architecture. Co-author of two books on the use and installation of ceramic tiles in architecture.
He has been awarded four Prizes for different projects in national and international Design Competitions.
Teacher at the School of Arts and Crafts at Castellón in Computer-Aided Design during the period 1989–2005.
Rajesh Nath
Rajesh Nath
German Engg. Federation (VDMA), India
Ceramic tiles industry and market opportunity in India
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with distinction in 1990.
Business Management Degree (First Rank, Gold Medal) in 2001.
International Business Program from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in 2004.
Currently heading the Indian Office of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) in Kolkata. Has several years of work experience in Germany and India in mechanical engineering and related industries.
Fellow Member of International Council of Consultants, Institution of Engineers in India and other well know bodies in India.
Has presented papers at various national and international events including CERAMITEC 2006.
Articles have been published in Asian Ceramics, Ceramic Forum International (cfi), Sourcing Hardware, New Building Material and Construction World and Search.
