Biography
Anu Carena Harder is an enthusiastic teacher and stimulating speaker. For the past 17 years, she has held strategic positions in new product development, marketing and account management with large corporations such as Exxon Mobil, Dow Chemical, Toronto Hydro and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Anu has sold her own successful retail operation, and presently owns a growing property management business. A passion for student engagement propelled her into a teaching career at George Brown in 2008.
Anu inspires and motivates others to identify and pursue their dreams. She utilizes case studies and past professional experiences to provide business students with context for the academic theories presented. In addition to her academic work in trade globalization, Anu brings her extensive international travel, corporate and charitable work experience to the classroom.
Academic Credentials
Master of Arts, Global Studies and Adult Education, Athabasca University, 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Marketing, Wilfrid Laurier University, 1986
Certificate, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, 2011
Human Resource Development certificate, Ontario Society for Training and Development, 1986
Accreditation in Oncology, Cardiology, Psychiatry and Infectious Disease, The Canadian Council for Pharmaceutical Education, 2006
Areas of Specialization
International Trade Management
International Marketing
International Business
Sales and Presentation Skills
Entrepreneurship
Market Research
Areas of Expertise
Market Research
Marketing
Product Development
Leadership and Teamwork
Entrepreneurship
Trade Management
Account Management
International Relations
Training and Development
Coaching
Innovation
Think Tanks
Career Highlights
2001-Present – Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business
2003-2013 – President, AC Harder Property Development and Management
1998-2006 – Sales Territory Representative, Bristol-Myers Squibb
1992-1995 – President, Global Pet Foods and Grooming Inc.
1990-1996 – Specialty Account Manager, Exxon-Mobil Chemical Inc.
1988-1990 – Product Marketing Manager, Toronto Hydro Electric Commission
1988 – Specialty Account Representative, Dow Chemical Inc.
1986-1988 – Market Development Consultant, Dow Chemical Inc.
Other Activities
Coach – Ontario College Marketing Competition, Specialization International Business
Mentor – Clinton Global Initiative University, Student Proposals
Volunteer and Supporter – Canadian Cancer Society
Supporter and Participant – CD Howe, Fraser Institute, Munk Debates
Donor – George Brown Annual Centre for Business Awards for Students
Awards
Continuing Medical Education Award, Bristol Myers-Squibb, 2005
Presidents Club Award, Bristol Myers-Squibb, 2003
President’s Region of the Year Award, Bristol Myers-Squibb, 2005
Ontario Scholarship, Ontario Board of Education, 1986
Teacher of the Year Award, Yamaha Music Festival, 1986
