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Experience a broad spectrum of learning opportunities with our enhanced monthly Global Expert Briefing series! FCIB is widening the scope by featuring experts who will delve into a variety of topics shaping global credit landscapes. As an exclusive benefit of your FCIB membership, you’ll receive access to member-only briefings, offering detailed updates on crucial issues such as currency dynamics, trade complexities, and country-specific risks. These sessions are your gateway to staying well-informed about industry trends and emerging challenges. Don’t miss the chance to expand your knowledge and stay ahead in the dynamic world of global credit.

The third Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM EST

Next Briefing:
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 am EDT | 5:00 – 5:45 pm Central European Summer Time

Transitioning Ourselves into Order to Cash Professionals

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Kevin Chandler, MBA, ICCE, CCE, Director Financial Services, Zachry Group

Kevin has more than 30 years of experience in international credit, collections, third party risk management, and order to cash space. He has done business in over 140 countries and built three global credit organizations, working in the software, services, manufacturing, financial, and construction industries. Kevin is currently the Director of Financial Services at Zachry Group in San Antonio, Texas.

Previous Briefing:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 am EDT | 5:00 – 5:45 pm Central European Summer Time

Global Geopolitical Hotspots and Implications for B2B Trade

Gayle Jacobs

Gayle Jacobs, Senior Vice President / Political Risk & Structured Credit, Marsh Specialty

Gayle is based in Southwest Michigan and is a Senior Political Risk and Structured Credit (PR/SC) Advisor. She currently leads the political risk team within the US PR/SC practice. In this role she also supports multinational clients and non-profit organizations with political risk insurance placements. Gayle joined Marsh in 2019 following Marsh’s acquisition of JLT. She has been a broker of Political Risk Insurance since 2007. Prior to working in the insurance industry, Gayle served as an Intelligence Officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency (US Department of Defense) in Washington D.C. and worked for the Foreign Commercial Service at the US Embassy in Paris.

2025 Schedule:
January 15 FREE FOR MEMBERS
February 19 FREE FOR MEMBERS
March 19 FREE FOR MEMBERS
April 16 FREE FOR MEMBERS
May 21 FREE FOR MEMBERS
June 18 FREE FOR MEMBERS
July 16 FREE FOR MEMBERS
August 20 FREE FOR MEMBERS
September 17 FREE FOR MEMBERS
October 15 FREE FOR MEMBERS
November 19 FREE FOR MEMBERS
December 17 FREE FOR MEMBERS
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