Serial entrepreneur. CEO. Business owner. Judith Bitterli wears and succeeds at all these titles well.
That is why the Webster University alumna is this year’s 2009 Woman of Influence award honoree. Ms. Bitterly received the coveted award given by Webster University’s School of Business and Technology on Wednesday, Jan. 28, following her address, “How To Succeed In Any Market,” at the University’s home campus in St. Louis. Previous winners include Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, President, Operation Respect; Patricia Woertz, Chairman/President/CEO, Archer Daniels Midland Co.; and Dr. Rohini Anand, Chief Diversity Officer, Sodexo.
“Judy is a true entrepreneur because she assumes the risk of every new challenge,” said Dr. Benjamin Akande, dean of Webster’s business school, as he presented the honor to Ms. Bitterli. “She is dedicated and committed to the success of whatever she undertakes. By paying tribute to her, we are shining the light on someone others can learn and draw lifelong lessons from.”
Ms. Bitterli, who graduated from Webster University in 1981, is known in the industry as a marketing guru. She has pioneered multi-million dollar companies like Direct Impact and Powered Inc., and has helped countless other businesses like IBM, Motorola and Visa make millions through her expertise in sales, marketing operations and Internet strategies.
With its home campus in St. Louis, Webster University (www.webster.edu) is a worldwide institution committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. Founded in 1915, Webster offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through five schools and colleges, and a global network of more than 100 campuses. Its 20,000-plus student population represents almost 150 nationalities. The University’s core values include excellence in teaching, joining theory and practice, small class sizes, and educating students to be lifelong independent learners, fully prepared to participate in an increasingly international society.
Since opening its first campus overseas in Geneva in 1978, Webster has become a recognized leader and innovator in global education, with an international presence that now includes campuses in London; Vienna; Amsterdam and Leiden, the Netherlands; Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chengdu, China; and Bangkok and Cha-am, Thailand. Webster also has educational partnerships with universities in Mexico and Japan.
Source: Webster University School of Business and Technology