Harnessing Currency Volatility for International Growth: The WMode Story

Please join us on February 21 for a unique view into some of the financial best practices that helped to propel an award-winning Canadian technology company to phenomenal success in international markets.

Wmode is a widely held private company with offices in Calgary and Toronto, Canada and Bern, Switzerland. For 10 years Wmode has been creating and delivering solutions and services based around a core technology suite for mobile operators, media companies and consumer brands that tackle the growing human need of expression by interacting, experiencing and consuming the mobile Internet. Since its founding in 2000, Wmode has won a number of prestigious export awards.

Robert Woodward, Chief Financial Officer and Karl Schamotta, Senior Market Strategist with Western Union Business Solutions will discuss the company’s growth story – focusing on how currency volatility influenced its expansion into international markets.

Robert and Karl will outline some of the strategies that Wmode has employed to manage foreign exchange flows over the years – and the lessons that were learned in the process. In particular, they will discuss Mr. Woodward’s risk management philosophy, and how it has allowed him to successfully reduce the impact of currency fluctuations across a number of market cycles - while also capitalizing on market opportunities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• A behind-the-scenes look at the currency management practices of one of Canada’s most successful technology companies.
• Pitfalls to avoid as your business expands internationally.
• The keys to building a sustainable risk management framework.
• Tactics and strategies that Canadian technology firms can use to manage currency volatility and harness market opportunities.

AUDIENCE/WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Financial professionals and business leaders within the technology industry who are materially impacted by exchange rate movements.

When:: 2012-02-21 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host Company:: Western Union Business Solutions
More Info:: http://https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/143017710
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