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Domenico Alexakis
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Bridge Plus AG
Location: Wollerau, Switzerland
Throughout the course of his career, Domenico Alexakis has felt a continuous drive to use his variable skills to develop and connect meaningful brands. The former marketing officer at Dow Chemical, he was inspired to found Bridge Plus AG as a way to provide consultation in the areas of marketing, communication, business, economic development and life sciences. He frequently calls upon his expertise in strategy, analysis and counseling to guide companies through complex processes, such as marketing communications. He is especially adept at connecting people to the right individuals, knowledge and technology to meet their needs. As the CEO, Mr. Alexakis is mandated in the fields of economic development and life sciences. Read the rest of this entry »
Paul J. Ferris
Title: Chief Executive Officer in Scotland
Company: MIDAS
Location: Fenwick, Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
As an ex-offender, Paul J. Ferris knows better than anyone how hard it can be for ex-offenders to successfully acclimate back into society. This is why he became involved with MIDAS, a nonprofit organization that offers counseling, educational programs, and victim awareness and life coaching to enhance thinking and stop the cycle of violence. Drawing from his own life experiences, Mr. Ferris understands the paths of young gang members, and hopes to reach them by speaking in a language they can understand. He is especially adept at connecting with clients and having one-on-one dialogue. Read the rest of this entry »
Sylvia Lindsay-Payton
Title: Registered Nurse, Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Company: North York General
Location: Ontario, Canada
Sylvia R. Lindsay-Payton has admired nurses since her childhood. Throughout her 31-year career as a nurse, she has worked in all areas of health care except maternity, and has worked in mental health care since 1994. An expert counselor, Ms. Lindsay-Payton spends her days leading the Mental Health Day Treatment Program at the hospital, conducting assessments on all referred patients, running a group program, entering each patient into a suitable group, and coordinating the program and overseeing its day-to-day operations. Ms. Lindsay-Payton provides patients with interpersonal therapy, and is able to connect with people on different levels. It allows others to open up to her and for her to help her patients solve their issues. Ms. Lindsay-Payton attributes her success to her ambition to strive for the best and for excellence, as well as her desire to help others. She enjoys people and clinical work. Looking toward the future, she aims to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Read the rest of this entry »