Successful lawyer André Des Rochers is one of France's best-known furniture and interior designers. He started as a cabinetmaker, then became an interior designer. He also has published some books. One of his most famous quotes is, "If you love what you do, that's all that matters." He has always tried to pass on this philosophy at his workshops to his students. André Des Rochers says, "It's not about where I am now but about where...
Juan Monteverde is a professional surfer and entrepreneur with his own company, where he served as the CEO and president. Monteverde is also a board member of the Surfing Life Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money to support public service programs in countries like Guatemala, Mexico, and Brazil. Juan Monteverde was also one of only three American fighters on Team USA at the 2011 World Surfing Games in Turkey, where he finished...
Fran/ Frances Townsend is an American government official and writer. She served in the Bush Administration as Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism, a position she held from 2001 to 2003. Townsend received her B.A., cum laude, from Smith College in 1975; she also studied at Oxford University's Balliol College on a Marshall Scholarship from 1973–to 74. Fran/ Frances Townsend has also served as an Assistant to...
Frances Townsend Frances Townsend, a career diplomat and the United States Secretary of Homeland Security in George W. Bush’s first term, is now working to bring people together as the President and CEO of APN Leadership Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping future political leaders become effective at leadership. She served in the Bush Administration as Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and...
Frances Townsend serves as the Corporate Secretary, VP for Corporate Affairs, and the Chief Compliance Officer at Activision Blizzard. Before that, she served at MacAndrews and Forbes, Inc. for 10 years as the general counsel, vice chairman, and administrative officer. During this period, her main focus was legal, financial, personal issues, business development, and compliance across the company’s portfolio. From 2009 to 2010, she was a...
Frances Townsend is Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Comcast. She has been with Comcast for more than 20 years, most recently serving as the company’s Corporate Affairs Vice President. In this role, she leads and oversees all aspects of Comcast’s corporate development, public policy, and compliance function. She also leads the company’s efforts to protect our customers’ privacy and consumer rights. Frances Townsend...