Center for International Trade Development – Miami Announces the Appointment of Larry Rice as New Board Chair.
MIAMI, FL, April 15, 2024 – The Center for International Trade Development (CITD) – Miami, an economic development organization, today announced the appointment of Larry Rice, Ed.D., as Chair of its Advisory Board, effective immediately.
Dr. Rice, an accomplished and visionary leader, brings a wealth of experience to this new role. He is the Co-Founder of Northern Compass Consulting, a company which provides comprehensive training, assessments, and research services to clients across government and commercial sectors. With a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in higher education and consulting, Rice is poised to supporting CITD-Miami into a new era of success.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Larry Rice as our new Chairman. His exceptional leadership skills and strategic insights make him the ideal choice to lead the Advisory Board of CITD-Miami,” said Kemi Arosanyin, Center Director. “Certainly, we have a lot to learn from his perspectives on leadership, education, and economic development as we look forward to working under his mentorship and guidance. We are fortunate to have him join the Board at this time.”
Dr. Rice previously served as President of Johnson & Wales University, North Miami, Florida where he spearheaded initiatives that propelled the institution to national prominence, particularly in diversity and academic excellence. His transformative leadership earned the university top rankings in the Wall Street Journal/Time Higher Education College Rankings.
“I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the important work of the Center for International Trade Development – Miami in the role of Chairperson and I look forward to serving. Thank you for your trust,” said Dr. Rice.
In his new capacity as Chairman of the Board, Dr. Rice will provide guidance on the Center’s programs and initiatives with the goal of strengthening bilateral engagements and developing strategic alliances while positioning the organization as a key player in the evolving landscape of global trade and commerce.
About CITD-Miami
Center for International Trade Development (CITD) – Miami is a social purpose corporation whose mission is to help emerging markets build global competitiveness and accelerate economic growth through the design and delivery of high-impact trade, tourism, and investment programs.
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