Join us to hear how this Washington, DC native's journey lead him to success at Proxicom, on to private equity and non-profit involvement, sports team ownership, advising on government policy, and his latest activities at ObjectVideo.

Currently, Raul J. Fernandez is Chairman and CEO for ObjectVideo, a leading provider of intelligent video software. He brings more than 15 years of executive experience scaling innovative and rapidly growing technology companies.

Mr. Fernandez is well known in the technology industry and the Washington, D.C. area as the founder of Proxicom, which under his leadership evolved from a start-up into a leading global provider of sophisticated e-business solutions for Fortune 500 companies. After taking Proxicom public in 1999 and growing the business to over $200 million in revenue, he sold it to Dimension Data (LSE:DDT) in a deal worth nearly $450 million. He has been profiled by The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, CNBC and the Washington Post.

In addition to Fernandez's commercial experience, he has been active on the technology policy front. In 2001, Mr. Fernandez was appointed to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). He also led the Information Technology Analysis Team for Virginia Gov. Mark Warner's Commission on Efficiency and Effectiveness.

Mr. Fernandez also acts as a special advisor to General Atlantic Partners, a leading private equity investment firm, and sits on the board of Liz Claiborne (NYSE: LIZ). In January 2000, Mr. Fernandez became one of the owners of the NHL's Washington Capitals, the NBA's Washington Wizards, the WNBA's Washington Mystics and the Verizon Center. A native Washingtonian, Mr. Fernandez holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Maryland.

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When, Schedule: Thursday, January 22, 2009
Registration and Networking 11:30
Luncheon and Panel 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Where: The Tower Club
8000 Towers Crescent Drive (at Tysons, off Route 7)
Vienna, VA 22182

Registration/Fees: $45 for Wharton Club members in advance
$65 for non-members in advance
$10 extra at the door