NETMBA - Key Persons

Fenghua Wang

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
As a library scientist, Ms. Wang has published online academic knowledge resources since the early days of the World Wide Web. She is a frequent conference speaker and has authored papers on the impact of the Internet on business and society. An expert on geographic information systems, Ms. Wang has held positions at various institutions of higher education, including the University of Pennsylvania, SUNY, and the University of Illinois. She provides valuable guidance in the development of the online delivery of NetMBA services.

James E. Gurun

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Business Strategist at InCode Telecom
Mr. Gurun is a business strategist at inCode Telecom, where he advises clients in wireless telecom ventures. Prior to inCode, Mr. Gurun held positions at Goldman Sachs' London office and as the president of Goldsoft, Ltd., a successful software company in Istanbul. Mr. Gurun holds an MBA with an emphasis in finance, real estate, and entrepreneurship. He has authored two bestselling books published in Turkey.

Patrick R. Barton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
With 15 years of experience in international management, technology, and entrepreneurship, Mr. Barton is responsible for the overall development of NetMBA.com content. He holds MS and MBA degrees and his professional experience includes positions in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States for a range of companies including Schlumberger Ltd., The Swatch Group, and Deloitte & Touche.

Susan K. Starnes

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Investment Officer for the International Finance Corporation
Ms. Starnes is an Investment Officer for the International Finance Corporation and an Adjunct Professor of Accounting at the School of Advanced International Studies - Johns Hopkins University. She has published various articles on the currency crises in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Previously, Ms. Starnes has held positions at Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P., and J.P. Morgan & Co. With more than a decade of experience in international economics, finance, and accounting, Ms. Starnes provides valuable expertise in these subject areas. Ms. Starnes holds an MA in International Monetary Economics, an MBA in Finance, and is a Certified Public Accountant.