April 18, 2001
by Peter O. Safir
In a continuation of the never-ending battle over the youngest offspring, John Treat writes that he hopes to be able to claim the title at some future reunion, since John and his wife, Barbara, had twins in Mar. 1998, Tucker and Mayland (photo).
The feature article of the February edition of Latin CEO is about Ricardo Poma and sets out the long and successful history of his family company in El Salvador and his vision for future projects. The business, Gropo Poma, includes automobile dealerships, real estate development and construction, industrial manufacturing and hotels, as well as investments in telecommunications and a variety of nonprofit organizations that carry out social projects. Most recently, Ricardo has focused his energies on his hotel chains, building both luxury and midmarket hotels in Central America. All told, Gropo Poma has more than 10,000 employees. The article also focuses on some of Richardo’s family history, including his personal and professional hardships during El Salvador’s civil war. Ricardo has also founded the Advanced School of Economics and Business in El Salvador, which offers business and economics degrees and accepts applicants on a need-blind basis.
Another ’67er recently in the financial news is Sam Isaly. The Bloomberg News Agency recently reported that Sam’s investment advisory firm, OrbiMed advisors, has been selected by the Finsberry World-Wide Pharmaceutical Trust, in London, to make investment decisions for the Trust in the healthcare area.
© 2001 Peter O. Safir and The Princeton Alumni Weekly. Used by permission.
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