Decision Makers: Peter Wiesinger of Mondial Assistance

New position: vice president of market management, Mondial Assistance

Previous position: vice president of marketing, Genworth Financial

Birthplace: Wilmington, Del.

Education: bachelor's degree in city planning, University of Virginia; MBA, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

Career: "Held positions in life insurance and investments, credit cards and payment systems, mortgage servicing technology, information services and retail."

Best career move: "Gaining experience across multiple industries."

Career goals: "To build new things and never stop learning."

Best advice ever received: "Always ask yourself, 'How can I be the most effective in this situation?'"

Most difficult situation faced on the job: "Surviving and working through a significant downsizing."

Career tip for students: "Be willing to change directions and follow your instincts."

What motivates him? "Succeeding as a team."

Role model: "No one person. I try to incorporate positive qualities from many people that I've worked with over the years."

Family: married with two daughters (ages 17 and 7)

Pastimes: golf, hiking, running

Most memorable book or movie: "The Right Stuff"

Favorite food: "Fresh lobster and cold beer on the Maine coast."

Ideal vacation: "Exploring national parks with my family or sailing in the islands."