Program management expert George Lowden to lead 欧博娱乐 US ISO delegation
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Turning a passion into a career
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Today, George directs ICF’s own project management office, bringing best practices to colleagues and helping launch and manage complex, important projects. He also has been recognized as a “Power 50” leader in 欧博娱乐 field by PMI.
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It’s 欧博娱乐 culmination of a 40-year career that would not be possible without personal passion, integrity, and a desire to always be greater than—ICF values George Lowden clearly possesses.
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