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Wednesday, May 7
82nd Annual
World Trade Week
Kickoff Breakfast
Omni Los Angeles Hotel

World trade is L.A.'s economic engine, providng more jobs and economic impact to the region than any other industry. Join more than 500 executives and members of the diplomatic corps at the 82nd Annual World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast with keynote speaker Andy Bird, Chairman of Walt Disney International and Master of Ceremonies, Giselle Fernandez-Farrand.

For more information, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities for World Trade Week, contact International Trade Manager Vanessa Pereda, 213.580.7538 or vpereda@lachamber.org.

Keynote Speaker  
Andy Bird
Chairman,
Walt Disney International

As chairman of Walt Disney International Andy Bird is responsible for targeting new businesses, growing and increasing penetration of Disney's existing businesses in developed markets such as Western Europe and Japan, and leading the development of business and operations in emerging markets, including India, China, Russia, South Korea and Latin America. Reporting to Disney President and CEO Bob Iger, Mr. Bird works with all of Disney's business unit leaders around the world, coordinating and overseeing growth opportunities for The Walt Disney Company outside the United States. View full bio.

Master of Ceremonies
Giselle Fernandez

Five time Emmy award winning journalist, producer, film maker and Latin media  marketing entrepreneur, Giselle Fernandez is the President of the first Latina owned Hispanic themed media and management company in Hollywood, F Squared, and Flamenco Inc.

Known over the past decade for her coverage of international news stories and major events, Fernandez has made significant contributions to the CBS and NBC networks.  Among her numerous posts, Fernandez anchored NBC's weekend edition of the "Today Show" and Sunday edition of the "NBC Nightly News." She also handled special and foreign assignments for the NBC network.  Prior to that, Fernandez served at CBS News substituting for Paula Zahn on "CBS This Morning," Dan Rather on the "CBS Evening News" and Connie Chung on the "CBS Weekend News". 

Most recently, Giselle co-anchored the "KTLA Morning News" on Tribune's KTLA WB5 in Los Angeles and was a competitor on ABC's second season of "Dancing With the Stars." View full bio...