Wharton GCP People

PEOPLE

Management Team

Leonard M. Lodish, Ph.D
Vice Dean, Wharton West

Samuel R. Harrell Professor, Professor of Marketing
Leader and Founder, Global Consulting Practicum
Professor Lodish co-founded GCP in 1978 and has continued as its leader since. Continually striving to expand and improve the program, when Len is not researching or applying himself as Vice Dean of Wharton West, he can be found journeying across the globe to help forward the GCP’s initiatives. For a complete bio and curriculum vitae click here.

Robert Mann, MBA
Director of Consulting and Strategy,
Wharton Global Consulting Practicum
Rob has been involved with the GCP since he himself was a student of the program in 1994 and has since filled the roles of Teaching Assistant, Project Faculty, Country Manager and most recently has taken on the role of Director of Consulting and Strategy. For a complete bio click here.

Lisa M. Linn de Barona, M.S. Ed. Candidate
Associate Director
Wharton Global Consulting Practicum

Lisa joined the GCP in June of 2004. She comes to the GCP from Princeton University where she worked for ten years in management. Lisa is currently working on completing her M.S.Ed. in Intercultural Communication with a focus on Higher Education. Her prior experience and coursework will help to open new avenues to the GCP.

Denise Smyth
Financial Coordinator, Wharton Global Consulting Practicum

Denise joined the GCP in October of 2005. She brings 7 years previous experience working here at the University of Pennsylvania. We are pleased to welcome her to the program.

Country Managers

Jeffrey A. Babin, MBA
India Country Manager
Wharton Global Consulting Practicum

Jeffrey Babin has served as both Project Faculty and Country Manager for the GCP program. For a complete bio visit: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/ent/faculty.html

Lisa Cain, Ph.D.
Wharton West Manager
Wharton Global Consulting Practicum
Lisa has served as both Project Faculty and Country Manager for the GCP program. In addition, she works closely with the Wharton West Executive MBA participants in the program. Lisa brings both academic and practical experience to the program.

Marisa Guerin, Ph.D.
Andean Countries Manager,
Wharton Global Consulting Practicum
Joining the GCP in 2002, Marisa offers a wide range of experience and education to the program. Marisa has served as Project Faculty and is currently the Country Manager of Colombia, Peru and Spain for the GCP.

Marc Kramer, MS
Chile Country Manager,
Wharton Global Consulting Practicum
2004 was Marc’s first affiliation with the GCP. He has enjoyed working internationally and with the students and professional network that the GCP represents. Mr. Kramer has a wealth of expertise to offer the GCP and looks forward to another year serving as the Chilean Country Manager and Project Faculty member.

Frank Lexa, M.D., MBA
China Country Manager,
Wharton Global Consulting Practicum
Dr. Lexa began with the GCP as a student in 1997 and has continued his affiliation with the program as a Teaching Assistant, Project Faculty and now as the East Asia Regional Manager. Dr. Lexa is able to bring a unique combination of professional and academic experience to the table to assist the students and participants of GCP towards successful collaboration.