Bruce Nussbaum
Assistant Managing Editor, Business Week
Bruce Nussbaum is a Managing Editor for BusinessWeek, responsible for coverage of design and innovation. Previously, he was editorial page editor, a position he assumed in February 1993. He is also an essayist and commentator on economic and social issues. Mr. Nussbaum edits the magazine's weekly Economic Viewpoint column and also writes frequently on design. He analyzes the annual Industrial Designers Excellence Awards and the BusinessWeek/Architectural Record AIA Awards for the magazine.
Mr. Nussbaum joined BusinessWeek in 1977 and started the international finance section. In 1980, he became head of the foreign news section, focusing on international finance, international business and technological change. In 1985, he left BusinessWeek to become executive editor of Manhattan, Inc, and returned to BusinessWeek in 1986 as senior writer. Prior to joining BusinessWeek, Mr. Nussbaum was a reporter for the Far Eastern Economic Review in Asia and The American Banker in New York.
In addition to his numerous cover stories for the magazine, Mr. Nussbaum is the author of two books: The World after Oil: the Shifting Axis of Power and Wealth and Good Intentions, an inside look at medical research on AIDS. His essays have appeared in The Best Business Stories of the Year—2002 and The Best American Political Writing--2004. Mr. Nussbaum is a recipient of awards from the Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Society, the Overseas Press Club, the West Point Society, and the Hofstra University's School of Business. He has received the Bronze Apple and Personal Recognition Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America. He holds a BA in political science from Brooklyn College and an MA in political science from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines.
Mr. Nussbaum joined BusinessWeek in 1977 and started the international finance section. In 1980, he became head of the foreign news section, focusing on international finance, international business and technological change. In 1985, he left BusinessWeek to become executive editor of Manhattan, Inc, and returned to BusinessWeek in 1986 as senior writer. Prior to joining BusinessWeek, Mr. Nussbaum was a reporter for the Far Eastern Economic Review in Asia and The American Banker in New York.
In addition to his numerous cover stories for the magazine, Mr. Nussbaum is the author of two books: The World after Oil: the Shifting Axis of Power and Wealth and Good Intentions, an inside look at medical research on AIDS. His essays have appeared in The Best Business Stories of the Year—2002 and The Best American Political Writing--2004. Mr. Nussbaum is a recipient of awards from the Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Society, the Overseas Press Club, the West Point Society, and the Hofstra University's School of Business. He has received the Bronze Apple and Personal Recognition Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America. He holds a BA in political science from Brooklyn College and an MA in political science from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines.
Mr. Nussbaum has appeared numerous times on ABC, Fox, and CBS.
Day 1: December 12th, 2007
Plenary Session 1
Leadership through innovation
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Keynote Address
Day 2: December 13th, 2007
Plenary Session 6
Thriving in a competitive marketplace through design
12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Stakeholder dialogue
A dialogue between two individuals who have made a big impact on the mainstream business and media through design. This dialogue between Kishore Biyani and Bruce Nussbaum, Assistant Executive Director, Business Week, will be facilitated by Uday Dandavate, Founder and CEO, SonicRim.
Day 2: December 13th, 2007
Plenary Session 7
The Road Ahead: Leadership Through Design
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
A panel comprising of international leaders of design from various sectors will discuss the challenges and opportunities for the design community to play a leadership role within India and in the global marketplace.
The session will be telecast on CNBC
