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GACC South Unplugged – Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA

September 20, 2024 by Mike

GACC South

GACC South Unplugged – Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA

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In this episode of GACC South Unplugged, we dive into the future of Mercedes-Benz USA with CEO Dimitris Psillakis!

From electric G-Class to carbon-neutral goals by 2039, learn how Mercedes drives the shift to greener, smarter mobility. Plus, Dimitris shares insights on innovation, autonomous driving, and the role of their U.S. facilities in shaping the brand’s future.

Oh, and what does Greece have to do with it? Tune in to find out how this Mediterranean-transatlantic connection adds a unique twist to the conversation!

About GACC South

Founded in 1978, the German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States (GACC South) promotes bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and with a branch office in Houston, Texas, it serves eleven Southern states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas. As one of the largest bi-national chambers in the U.S., GACC South is part of a global network of 150 German Chambers of Commerce across 93 countries. This international reach provides businesses with market insights, strategic connections, and growth opportunities. GACC South is more than a chamber – it’s a catalyst for transatlantic success.

ATL Developments with Geoff Smith: Al Nash, Development Authority of Fulton County, and Phil Houston, Realty Associates of Atlanta

February 25, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

ATL Developments with Geoff Smith: Al Nash, Development Authority of Fulton County, and Phil Houston, Realty Associates of Atlanta

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**Al Nash, Geoff Smith, and Phil Houston**

Geoff Smith, Host of ATL Developments with Geoff Smith

Geoff Smith is the host of “ATL Developments with Geoff Smith” and a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial. Possessed with a strong passion for helping his community, Geoff works closely with people and their families so they may live comfortably in fantastic homes and neighborhoods in the booming Atlanta area.

Geoff is an active member of his community serving on the Board of Directors of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, as well as holding the position of chairman for the Chamber’s Education Committee. He is also Secretary of the Roswell Youth Baseball Association and coaches his sons in football, baseball and basketball. Geoff enjoys golf, camping and traveling with his wife and two sons. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia.

Al Nash, Development Authority of Fulton County

Al Nash is the Executive Director of the Development Authority of Fulton County.

Nash’s more than 40 years of experience in real estate, business growth, job creation and public policy concerning economic development brings additional expertise to the North Fulton CID. Nash also serves on the board of directors for the Council of Quality Growth and previously served as the executive director for Progress Partners, an economic development initiative by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Nash is currently a board member of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and the North Fulton Community Improvement District.

Phil Houston, Realty Associates of Atlanta

Phil Houston is an associate broker with Realty Associates of Atlanta. I served as the managing broker for RE/MAX Executives for twelve years, from 1991 – 2003. Originally licensed in 1979, I was affiliated with Walter Scott Realty, Buckhead Brokers and RE/MAX Executives before joining Realty Associates of Atlanta.

As a member of the DeKalb Association of Realtors, Phil is a Life Member of the Pinnacle Club, a top ten agent in several years, most recently 2009, and a Gold Phoenix Award winner. Phil holds CRS, CRB and E-Pro 500 designations from the National Association of Realtors and was a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and the 100% Club during his affiliation with RE/MAX Executives. He has also served on several committees for the DeKalb Association of Realtors.

Women in Technology (WIT) Special Edition

September 14, 2017 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Women in Technology (WIT) Special Edition

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Today’s episode of Women In Technology was made possible because of the generosity of Ricky Steele with Steele Technology Partners. Learn how you can help tell a story like this one here.

The work of Women in Technology has an incredible impact.
Since 1992, Women in Technology has had a mission dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in Georgia’s technology community. Through the WIT COMMUNITY, WIT Also educates and encourages girls and young women to pursue careers in STEM.

Tamika Curry Smith is the Head of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at Mercedes-Benz USA, where she is responsible for the formulation and implementation of the company’s diversity and inclusion strategy.In this role, Tamika’sworkson aligningMercedes-Benz’s internal and external D&I initiatives, with a focus on connecting the company to its employees, customers, dealers, and communityandleveraging D&I to drive business outcomes.

Prior to her role at Mercedes-Benz, Tamika was President of The TCS Group, Inc., a firm that provides human resources and diversity and inclusion (D&I) solutionsto a broad range of clients in a variety of industries.

Tamika started her career with Deloitte & Touche, where she obtained her CPA license and performed accounting and auditing services. She then joined Deloitte Consulting, where she gained experience in both general management and retail consulting on client engagements focused on strategy, operations, supply chain, and process improvement.

Tamika then took on the role of Director of Diversity Programs for Deloitte Consulting, where her responsibilities included leading the design and execution of Deloitte’s diversity strategy in the Americas and coordinating initiatives with senior management.

After Deloitte, Tamika became the Director of Diversity at Target Cororation, where she was responsible for developing and driving the diversity strategy for Target’s corporate headquarters, stores, and distribution centers and leading the organization’s focus on diversity recruitment, retention, awareness, communication, and measurement.

Ms. Curry Smith earned a BBA in Accounting with High Distinction from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She also obtained an MBA in Organizational Behavior, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship from the Kellogg School of Management.

Tamika has shared her expertise as a speaker and facilitator for many organizations, such as the Conference Board, the Society for Human Resource Management, the Natural Science Foundation, and the Georgia Diversity Council. In addition, Ms. Curry Smith has been quoted in numerous publications, including the New York Times Magazine, DiversityInc, and Adweek.

Tamika has received various awards, among them AZ Business Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business, Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, the Peak Achievement Award from INROADS, and the Chairman’s Award from the National Black MBA Association. Ms. Curry Smith is an Aspen Institute Leadership Program alumna, a YMCA racial justice facilitator, a career coach for The Posse Foundation, and a lifetime member of the National Black MBA Association. She currently serves on the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Alumni Board of Governors and on the Board of Directors of Grand Canyon Bank (Proposed). She is also a former member of the Board of Directors of Teach for America – Kansas City. Connect with Tamika on LinkedIn.

Pat Hurston is WIT’s Resource Development Director. Connect with Pat on LinkedIn and with WIT on Twitter.