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Former Subway CMO Speaks to Georgetown McDonough Students About Brand Storytelling
February 11th, 2020
Joseph Tripodi, former chief marketing officer of Subway, spoke to Georgetown McDonough students on Feb. 10 about the challenges of changing percepti…
Former Hawaiian Airlines CEO Mark Dunkerley Discusses Importance of Adapting to International Cultures
February 10th, 2020
Georgetown McDonough welcomed Mark Dunkerley, former CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, on February 10 to discuss his role in expanding Hawaiian Airlines from…
Co-Founder and Former CEO of Costco Wholesale Speaks on Global Strategy and Management
December 10th, 2019
Jim Sinegal, co-founder of Costco Wholesale, speaks on Costco’s success in the retail industry, as well as its corporate management, and forward-thinking strategy.
Washington Sports Insiders Discuss Increasing Role of Women in Sports
November 22nd, 2019
The role of women in sports has changed dramatically, and professional sports teams are responding creatively to a growing female fan base, according…
NYSE Group President Stacey Cunningham Speaks at Georgetown’s Financial Markets Quality Conference
November 8th, 2019
Stacey Cunningham, president of the NYSE Group, was a featured speaker at the 2019 Financial Markets Quality Conference at Georgetown’s McDonough Sch…
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…
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy Speaks at Georgetown McDonough
September 26th, 2019
Terry Duffy, chairman and CEO of CME Group, spoke to students on Sept. 23 in an event sponsored by the Center for Financial Markets and Policy. …
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 …
Beyond Meat Chairman Seth Goldman Discusses Sustainable Eating, Plant-based Foods in Visit to Georgetown McDonough
September 5th, 2019
Seth Goldman, co-founder of Honest Tea and executive chairman of Beyond Meat, discussed eating sustainably and the future of plant-based foods at a S…
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.
Home Depot Co-Founder Ken Langone Speaks at Georgetown McDonough
April 30th, 2019
Ken Langone, co-founder of Home Depot, spoke about taking a fragmented industry to the national level at an April 24 Stanton Distinguished Leaders Se…
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.
