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PNC Financial Services CFO Robert Reilly Discusses Firm’s Evolution in Commercial Banking and the Importance of Change
October 4th, 2019
PNC Financial Services CFO and Executive Vice President Robert Reilly (B’87) spoke at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business on Sept. 24 about…
TIME President Keith Grossman Addresses Changing Media Landscapes, Says Paywalls Undermine Democracy
September 24th, 2019
Georgetown McDonough welcomed TIME President Keith Grossman on Sept. 11 to talk about branding and media in the digital age. The event, moderated by …
Baratta to Graduates: Embrace the “Georgetown Factor”
May 17th, 2019
Twenty-six years ago, Joseph Baratta (B’93) walked across the Georgetown University commencement stage to receive his diploma and was prepared to begin his career at Morgan Stanley. He never imagined that he would find himself once again on the Healy Lawn stage, this time to address the McDonough School of Business Class of 2019.
Sweetgreen Founders Reflect on Success
April 18th, 2019
Sweetgreen founders and Georgetown McDonough School of Business alumni Jonathan Neman (B’07), Nicolas Jammet (B’07), and Nathaniel Ru (B’07) returned to campus April 16 for a conversation about their 12 years of success and how their mission to connect people to real food has grown beyond the salads they make.
E-Trade CEO Emphasizes Importance of Customer Service to Digital Experience
April 15th, 2019
E-Trade CEO Karl Roessner discussed the importance of customer satisfaction to the financial services company’s brand and provided his thoughts on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence at an April 10 event at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, presented by the Center for Financial Markets and Policy’s Global Finance Speaker Series and the school’s Stanton Distinguished Leaders Series.
Do What You Love: Carlyle Group Co-Founder David Rubenstein Gives Career, Philanthropic Advice
April 8th, 2019
Financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein visited Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business on March 27 for a discussion ranging from changes in private equity, to career advice, to reflections on Rubenstein’s life and upbringing.
Estée Lauder CEO Fabrizio Freda on Inspiring the New Generation of Beauty
April 8th, 2019
Fabrizio Freda, president and CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies, discussed the challenges of leading a global cosmetics brand during an event hosted by the Georgetown Retail & Luxury Association (GRLA) and the GBI on April 8.
Microsoft’s Cesar Cernuda Speaks on Digital Transformation in Latin America
March 11th, 2019
Cesar Cernuda, president of Microsoft Latin America and corporate vice president of Microsoft Corporation, discussed digital transformation in the Latin American region at a Feb. 22 event.
Italian Ambassador Hosts Students, Alumni for Global Business Discussion
February 26th, 2019
The Ambassador of Italy to the United States Armando Varricchio welcomed students and alumni to his residence as part of the school’s D.C. Embassy Series.
Old Navy CFO Addresses Industry Disruption
January 17th, 2019
Katrina O’Connell, chief finance officer and senior vice president of strategy, innovation and product operations at Old Navy, spoke at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business on November 14 about how the retail company competes amid industry disruption.
Penny Pennington Addresses Professional Mentorship
December 19th, 2018
Penny Pennington, recently named managing partner of investment firm Edward Jones, reflected on her career, lessons she has learned about leadership, and the values that make Edward Jones a success in a Nov. 29 event for MBA students at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.
MA-IBP Students Discuss the Global Economy with Singapore’s Ambassador to the United States
December 6th, 2018
Ashok Kumar Mirpuri, Singapore’s ambassador to the U.S., hosted Master of Arts in International Business and Policy (MA-IBP) students at the Singaporean embassy in Washington, D.C. Mirpuri discussed Singapore’s economic and diplomatic trajectory, as well as its current and future challenges.
Global Business Initiative Hosts Sustainability Summit at National Geographic
November 26th, 2018
Executives from five major corporations discussed how they’re implementing sustainability efforts at a global summit on Thursday, Nov. 8, at National Geographic’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Lamborghini CEO: Company Success Comes From Constant Innovation
November 15th, 2018
Maintaining a luxury brand requires passion and innovation to deliver an effective customer experience, said Alessandro Farmeschi, CEO of Lamborghini Americas, at an event hosted by Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association and the GBI.
Bust of Rafik B. Hariri Unveiled at Hariri Symposium
October 23rd, 2018
A newly commissioned bust of Rafik B. Hariri was unveiled Oct. 9 at the annual Hariri Symposium. The school is housed in the Rafik B. Hariri Building, named after the late prime minister of Lebanon.
McKenna of Global Social Enterprise Initiative Testifies in Congressional Hearing, "Investing in Rural America"
July 24th, 2018
The Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade met for a joint hearing titled, ‘Investing in Rural America’ on Tuesday, July 24. Matthew M. McKenna, executive in residence of the Global Social Enterprise Initiative’s Rural Opportunity Initiative, served as a witness.
Ms. Speaker Person
July 17th, 2018
Assertively maintain end-to-end outsourcing without world-class models. Collaboratively underwhelm highly efficient potentialities rather than out-of-…
The Power of Women from Wall Street to Entrepreneurship
May 24th, 2018
Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and co-founder, Ellevest, addressed key issues around diversity and inclusion for women pursuing careers in finance and entrepreneurship in an April 26 event.
Luminaries Event Examines Impact of Technological, Demographic, and Cultural Changes on Real Estate
May 22nd, 2018
The Real Estate Luminaries Series is the year’s highlight for the Steers Center for Global Real Estate at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.
Ursula Burns to Graduates: Actively Engage in Change for the Better
May 19th, 2018
Ursula Burns asked the Georgetown McDonough class of 2018 to emerge from the sidelines and actively engage in change for the better so that future generations do not face the same obstacles she encountered.
Social Change Movements of the 21st Century
May 2nd, 2018
The Global Social Enterprise Initiative (GSEI) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business hosted “National Movements Forum for Changemakers” on Monday, April 16. The event explored why some of the most significant movements of the 21st century, such as #MeToo and #NeverAgain, have succeeded and what emerging movement leaders can do to advance their causes.
Leaders in Global Travel Discuss Technology, Generational, and Government Disrupters
April 18th, 2018
On April 5, five distinguished business leaders explored the relationships between the global travel business, technology, generational shifts, and go…
D.C. Blockchain Summit Brings Together Experts in Bitcoin, Fintech
March 29th, 2018
The Georgetown Center for Financial Markets and Policy hosted the third annual D.C. Blockchain Summit, led by the Chamber of Digital Commerce, on Marc…
Former BuzzFeed President Urges Students to Take Risks, Build Relationships
March 6th, 2018
You cannot grow unless you fail, said Greg Coleman (B’76), former president of BuzzFeed and Georgetown alumnus and parent during a conversation at G…
