Through the Stanton Distinguished Leaders Series, Georgetown University connects our students and alumni with renowned leaders who share their unique experiences and engage in dialogue about leadership in an ever-changing world. The series was made possible through the support of Georgetown parents Daniel and Mary Stanton (P’12, P’14).
To express interest or to nominate a speaker, please email msbalumni@georgetown.edu .
“We can learn so much from distinguished leaders who share their interesting life lessons. Their experiences can be personally motivating and allow us to look at business through a different lens. When the school is able to host a variety of leaders, everyone benefits.”
Daniel Stanton (P’12, P’14)
Josh D’Amaro (B’93), Chairman of Disney Experiences, shares insights on the future of Disney, embracing life’s journey, and the power of saying “yes” to opportunity. The conversation was introduced by Paul Almeida, dean of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and William R. Berkley Chair, and moderated by Professor Robert Bies.
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Indra Nooyi, former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, discusses topics ranging from the importance of reinvesting in companies for the long term (by managing sensibly and responsibly instead of just maximizing shareholder value), to what she calls the Care Economy and how working families should have support with child care and senior care, to the role of multinational companies operating in a very complicated geo-political world. The conversation was introduced by Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Dean and William R. Berkley Chair Paul Almeida and moderated by Professor Pietra Rivoli.
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Financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group, discusses topics ranging from changes in private equity, to career advice, to reflections on his life and upbringing in a conversation with Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Dean and William R. Berkley Chair Paul Almeida and Professor Pietra Rivoli. Originally Recorded March 27, 2019.
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As senior vice president, head of enterprise human resources, and chief diversity and inclusion officer for Capital One, Meghan Welch leads Capital One’s global efforts to ensure a culture that values respect for every associate, is inclusive of diverse views, and where every voice is heard and matters. In this episode she shares insights into creating and sustaining a diverse workforce with Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs Patricia Grant. Originally Recorded Oct. 13, 2020.
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As senior managing director and global chief marketing officer of financial powerhouse BlackRock, Frank Cooper leads the company’s marketing across every region of the world — combining the science of data-driven/technology-centered approaches with the art of creativity, culture, and purpose. Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Rebecca Hamilton moderates a conversation with Cooper on his career at BlackRock and other organizations. Originally Recorded Oct. 29, 2020.
Mark Dunkerley, former CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, and Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Professor Pietra Rivoli discuss Dunkerley’s role in expanding Hawaiian Airlines from a domestic airline to an international one. Dunkerley led Hawaiian Airlines for 15 years and witnessed firsthand the difficulties of being in the airline industry. He discusses his experiences, as well as the importance of creating brand loyalty and the need for businesses to adapt to other cultures when expanding globally. Originally Recorded Feb. 3, 2020.
Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, shares his thoughts on the geopolitical climate, technological advances within the banking industry, and his path to becoming Citi’s CEO in a conversation with Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Dean Paul Almeida. Since becoming CEO in 2012, Corbat has focused on leveraging Citi’s unique global network to serve its institutional and consumer banking clients with an emphasis on strong execution and the highest ethical standards. Originally Recorded Feb. 6, 2018.
Pauline Brown, author of “Aesthetic Intelligence: How to Boost It and Use It in Business and Beyond” and former chairperson of North America for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, talks with Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Professor Arthur Dong about her journey at LVMH, as well as insights from her book with a special focus on the benefits and challenges of running aesthetic businesses from a strategic, financial, organizational, and cultural perspective. Originally Recorded April 14, 2020.
This episode features a discussion on the changing role of women in sports and how teams are responding creatively with growing female fan base. Four influential women conquering the business of professional sports: Sarah Crennan, head of content for Yahoo Sports; Nancy Huubacker, vice president of sales and marketing, Washington Football Team; Patty Pierre-leonardi, owner of PMSI; and Rebecca Winn, vice president of marketing for the Washington Wizards, share their insights with Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Adjunct Marketing Professor Jimmy Lynn. Originally Recorded Nov. 13, 2019.
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