Alex Portnoy Launches New Vistage Group in the Minneapolis Market

San Diego, June 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Alex Portnoy has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Minneapolis.  Portnoy’s new Vistage group will meet monthly to discuss business issues, share expertise, and provide one another confidential help in critical situations.   Portnoy is one of nearly 400 Vistage Chairs who lead local area groups, which total more than 15,000 members in 15 countries.

Best Practice Chair Tony Lewis applauded Portnoy’s success: “Alex has one of the most ‘Can Do’ and ‘Failure is not an Option’ mindsets of anyone I have ever worked with. He fought many hurdles along the way but just would not give up! He has a great passion for the calling of this work and his members will receive the benefits of extraordinary value.”

Alexander Portnoy is an executive coach and a business advisor with a passion for helping his clients to accomplish profitable growth, fulfillment, joy and new records of achievement. For the last 20 years Alex worked on the intersection of leadership development and strategic execution with the executive leaders of global multinational corporations and entrepreneurial young businesses alike. His clients vary from Merck Co. and AEGON to privately held software companies, technology start-ups and service firms. He holds a BS in Management and Technology, and a MS in Management from University of Minnesota.

about Vistage International

Founded in 1957, Vistage International , headquartered in San Diego, California, is the world’s leading chief executive organization, serving more than 15,000 members in 15 countries.  Vistage member CEOs participate in chair-led advisory board peer groups, receive one-to-one coaching, learn from expert speakers, and interact among a global network of CEOs representing a broad range of industries.  Its renowned Vistage CEO Confidence Index has been tracking CEO confidence and main street business issues since 2003. 

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