Monthly Archive: July 2010

Jul
26

The Art of Mistakes: Lessons from Alan Quasha

So often in the business world, as in many other spheres, people are afraid to make mistakes.  In an unusual and thought-provoking article in Forbes.com, Alan Quasha, founder, president and CEO of Quadrant Management, shared his opinion of mistakes.  He explained why mistakes are necessary and valuable for any business community. As Alan Quasha said, …

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Jul
16

Lord Douro and Board of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA

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Sitting on the Board of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA with Alan Quasha is Lord Douro, born Arthur Charles Valerian Wellesley, 10th Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo, Grandee of Spain, Marquess of Douro.  He has other regal claims, belonging to the Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch nobilities.  As well as his work as Chairman of Richemont Holdings UK …

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Jul
09

Private Equity Matters for Alan Quasha

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Indeed it does.  Private equity matters for anyone involved in asset management as a business.  This is part of what Alan Quasha does.  As a Partner at Vanterra Capital, keeping abreast of private equity matters is extremely important for Quasha.  The company is “a global private equity firm that manages assets for a diverse investor …

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Jul
02

How to Best Invest Extra $$$s

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One common problem that one faces when they come in to extra money is how best to invest it.  They may go to financial advisers who might suggest investment and/or insurance solutions.   But for those who want to make the decisions themselves, they should first ask themselves various questions.