Female Executives Christina Gold Western Union
Colorado Technical University
Female Executives
Written Assignment
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
Managing Organizational Change
HRMT440
Abstract
“Keep learning and asking questions – hold onto that powerful curiosity that has brought you this far… Recognize that success is not a solo act; never forget those important people behind the scenes of your success – family, co-workers, friends and mentors… Be passionate about what you do. It is that passion that positively channels your energy, drive and ambition… There is no substitute for fueling the human spirit and no greater reward than celebrating the triumphs of the team.” – Christina Gold June 11, 2009, during her commencement address to the Carleton Class of 2009.(I)
Female Executives
Family
Christina Gold was born September 12, 1947 in the Netherlands. Her family moved to Montreal, Canada when she was five years old. She is the middle child of three. She has a sister named Patty and a brother named Jan. Her father was a Dutch military officer and former champion gymnast. She has described him as a quiet man who was a great influence on her life by teaching her the importance of fairness and always pushing her to learn. Her mother was Canadian but was raised in England, and was a nurse and a painter. Christina has described her as outgoing having a love of nature, and teaching Christina the importance of putting people first and building relationships. She met her husband, Peter Gold, while attending Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. They were engaged on their mutual graduation day in 1969.
Education Christina gold graduated from Beaconsfield High School in 1965. She attended Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography in 1969. Carleton University awarded her the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa in June 2009. She also received the Award of Distinction - Faculty of Commerce & Administration
Female Executives
Written Assignment
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
Managing Organizational Change
HRMT440
Abstract
“Keep learning and asking questions – hold onto that powerful curiosity that has brought you this far… Recognize that success is not a solo act; never forget those important people behind the scenes of your success – family, co-workers, friends and mentors… Be passionate about what you do. It is that passion that positively channels your energy, drive and ambition… There is no substitute for fueling the human spirit and no greater reward than celebrating the triumphs of the team.” – Christina Gold June 11, 2009, during her commencement address to the Carleton Class of 2009.(I)
Female Executives
Family
Christina Gold was born September 12, 1947 in the Netherlands. Her family moved to Montreal, Canada when she was five years old. She is the middle child of three. She has a sister named Patty and a brother named Jan. Her father was a Dutch military officer and former champion gymnast. She has described him as a quiet man who was a great influence on her life by teaching her the importance of fairness and always pushing her to learn. Her mother was Canadian but was raised in England, and was a nurse and a painter. Christina has described her as outgoing having a love of nature, and teaching Christina the importance of putting people first and building relationships. She met her husband, Peter Gold, while attending Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. They were engaged on their mutual graduation day in 1969.
Education Christina gold graduated from Beaconsfield High School in 1965. She attended Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography in 1969. Carleton University awarded her the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa in June 2009. She also received the Award of Distinction - Faculty of Commerce & Administration
References: I. Gold, Christina. (2009) Transcript of Convocation Address. http://www2.carleton.ca/newsroom/top-stories/convocation-address-christina-gold/ II III. Caley, Nora. (2005). Christina A. Gold: wiring Western Union to the world. ColoradoBiz. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://www.allbusiness.com/finance/848682-1.html IV V. Mero, Jenny. (2008). Fortune 500 Women CEOs. Fortune. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://money. cnn.com/galleries/2008/fortune/0804/gallery.500_women_ceos.fortune/12.html VI VII. DeCarlo, Scott, Zajac, Brian. (2009). CEO Competition. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http:// www.forbes .com /lists/2009/12/best-boss-09_Christina-A-Gold_O6OX.html VIII IX. DeCarlo, Scott. (2007). Big Paycheck. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://www.forbes.com/lists /2007/12/lead_07ceos_Christina-A-Gold_O6OX.html X XI. DeCarlo, Scott. (2005). CEO Competition. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://www.forbes.com /static/execpay2005/LIRVMXK.html?passListId=12&passYear=2005&passListType=Person&uniqueId=VMXK&datatype=Person XII XIII. Forbes Staff. (2003). What the Boss Makes. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://www.forbes. com/finance/lists/12/2003/LIR.jhtml?passListId=12&passYear=2003&passListType=Person&uniqueId=VMXK&datatype=Person XIV XV. Forbes Staff. (2001). Forbes Executive Pay. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://www.forbes .com/finance/lists/12/2001/LIR.jhtml?passListId=12&passYear=2001&passListType=Person&uniqueId=B8UN&datatype=Person XVI XVII. Forbes Staff. (1999). Forbes Executive Pay. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://www.forbes .com/finance/lists/12/1999/LIR.jhtml?passListId=12&passYear=1999&passListType=Person&uniqueId=B8UN&datatype=Person XVIII XIX. Kowitt, Beth, Shambora, Jessica. (2009). 50 Most Powerful Women. Fortune. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from:http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/fortune/0909/gallery.most_powerful_women. fortune/31.html XX XXI. Fortune. (2006). 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http:// money.cnn .com/popups/2006/fortune/mostpowerfulwomen/49.html XXII XXIII. Hoffman, Karen Epper. (2009). The Top 25 Nonbank Women in Finance. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://www.americanbanker.com/usb_issues/119_10/christina-gold-1002097-1.html XXIV XXV. Egan, Mary Ellen, Schoenberger, Chana R. (2009). The World 's 100 Most Powerful Women. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/11/power-women-09_Christina-Gold _O6OX.html XXVI XXVII. MacDonald, Elizabeth, Schoenberger, Chana R. (2007). The World 's 100 Most Powerful Women. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/11/biz-07women Christina-Gold_O6OX.html XXVIII XXIX. Western Union Company. (2009). Awards & Recognition. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from: http://corporate.westernunion.com/news_awards_recog.html