of International Orientation Resources, an intercultural management training company which provides services to transnational corporations in global partnering and international growth.

Headquartered in Chicago, the company also has offices in London, Portland, and Detroit. Ms Thacker was previously vice president of training and product development for Bermuda Cultural Services, a division of Benedict Associates.

She will continue to live in Bermuda and commute to her new position in September.

Maria Thacker BUSINESS BUC