The FINANCIAL -- MeettheBoss.com, the next-generation business networking tool for global financial services executives, launches Monday September 8 2008.

Knowledge is power, company said, and never more so than in our current financial climate. Budgets are being squeezed and the pressure to make accurately targeted investments is being felt more keenly. Mistakes are no longer an option. Here is where MeettheBoss.com comes in.
 
MeettheBoss.com is a global network of senior financial service executives, representing companies such as AXA, Barclays, Citi, Goldman Sachs, HSBC , JPMorgan Chase, Visa, and Wachovia. Through the innovative deployment of Web 2.0 technology, MeettheBoss.com provides an open and intuitive forum for financial service professionals to freely exchange their ideas and experiences.
 
Company said membership to MeettheBoss.com offers immediate access to a limitless reserve of knowledge. Communicate directly with professionals from your industry who have already faced the problems you now face, have made the mistakes you wish to avoid and are eager to share their expertise. Providing the resources to make better decisions and quickly turn strategy into implementation, MeettheBoss.com is a vital weapon in the executive’s armoury.
 
The inaugural broadcast of MeettheBoss.com features an exclusive interview and Q&A webchat with Austin Adams, former CIO of JPMorgan Chase and one of the most influential people in the industry. Spencer Green, Chairman of MeettheBoss.com’s parent company GDS International, had this to say about Mr Adams’ participation: “These are tough times and I cannot think of anybody better to learn from. Austin will be talking about the role of IT in challenging times and sharing his opinions on how the CIO can be a better business partner. Registered viewers can ask Austin questions directly and get the answers they need to assist their business.”
 
”In a period of immense challenges for the industry, you cannot afford to miss this opportunity. Become a part of MeettheBoss.com now. It only takes a minute and could be the difference between success and failure. Register before September 8 and you will qualify for consideration as an Elite member of the MTB 500 Club.

”MeettheBoss.com is a business-networking tool for financial services executives around the world. MeettheBoss.com facilitates quick and secure video conferencing, IM, e-mail and SMS between members”.