Henrietta Frankel, Director

Mrs. Frankel has a deep background in the fields of finance and development and is respected for her involvement in the international business community. As Executive Vice President of World Trade Center of Fort Lauderdale since 1984, and co-owner, she was responsible for all programming and events. She is credited by top state officials as being one of the original international movers and shakers in South Florida.

A Temple University graduate of the School of Business she was extensively involved with the Philadelphia University for many years, including being a commencement speaker. She also created and funded the first center for business ethics and created the initial programs. She was deeply honored when the “Henrietta L. Frankel Center for Business Ethics” at Temple University was named in her honor. It has served as a model at other Colleges and Universities across the United States. This center was utilized as the impactive vehicle for the complete study of the operation of the Bank of Credit and Commerce.

She utilized her business background to help make the Frankel projects successful for decades. Her design concepts and practical features are in all of the Frankel projects and her hands-on involvement included the management of Camino Del Mar Country Club for 11 years. She has served on business, University, and community boards her entire adult life.