Corporate Roundtable: Understanding the complexities of corporate family tree research
The GSLIS Corporate Roundtable presents, “Understanding the complexities of corporate family tree research: What do Ben & Jerry's and Axe Body Spray have in common?” The session, co-led by Grant Thornton International Ltd.’s Rachael Altman (senior associate, corporate research analyst) and Malcolm Sturdevant (corporate research analyst) will be held at the Illini Center, 200 South Wacker Drive, Chicago in the Orange and Blue Room (19th Floor). (Please note new location for conference room. Access to the floor will be available no earlier than 9:00 a.m.)
The presentation will cover the nature of Grant Thornton and the relationship between Grant Thornton International Ltd with Grant Thornton member firms. It will define family tree research, discuss the circumstances that necessitate family tree research, and cover the risks involved when related entities are not properly identified. The challenges and opportunities of working within a fast paced, global organization will be covered as well.
Attendees are encouraged to confirm their participation no later than Friday, May 27 either by email to sdjohnso@illinois.edu or phone (217) 244-6473. Light refreshments will be provided for those participating in person. Remote participants will join the session using WebEx. A confirmation email with pertinent details and instructions will be sent on Tuesday, May 31.
We look forward to welcoming you to another informative, engaging CRT. Recommendations for future topics or presenters are always welcome.
Rachael Altman, senior associate, corporate research analyst, Risk Management & Independence: Altman joined Grant Thornton International Ltd as a corporate research analyst in Risk Management & Independence in July 2014. Previously she worked in academia as a librarian at Alabama State University and Rockford University. She graduated from Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies with a MS in library and information science and attended Bradley University where she earned a BA in English and creative writing and MA in English with a focus on writing theory. Altman is currently studying to be a yoga instructor and is enrolled in the Project Management Certificate Program at DePaul University. She is also president-elect of the Illinois Chapter of the Special Libraries Association.
Malcolm Sturdevant, corporate research analyst, Risk Management & Independence: Sturdevant has been with Grant Thornton International Ltd for two years as a corporate research analyst in Risk Management & Independence. Previously he worked as a market researcher and strategy planner with boutique advertising agencies around Chicago. He has a BS in mathematics from The Evergreen State College, has studied improv at iO and The Second City, and is currently pursuing a MS in applied mathematics at DePaul University.