The Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) brings industry-shaping professionals right to campus to give you the opportunity to directly engage with some of the most influential business leaders in the world. From top executives at renowned companies to forward-thinking entrepreneurs, you will have the rare chance to personally hear insights from the minds driving the future of business.
These are not your typical lectures. Each session brings valuable, real-world advice, personal stories, and strategies that will broaden your perspective and challenge you to think critically.
Whether you're preparing for a leadership role or looking to refine your business expertise, the Distinguished Speaker Series puts you in the company of those who have already achieved it.
Business isn’t something you just learn—it’s something you live.
February 7, 2025 – Dan O'Day, CEO, Gilead Sciences
March 4, 2025 – Donna Morris, Chief People Officer, Walmart
March 6, 2025 – Bob Mumgaard, CEO, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
April 1, 2025 – Randy Garutti, Former CEO, Shake Shack
April 2, 2025 – Eric Kutcher, Chair, North America, McKinsey & Company
April 7, 2025 – Clara Wu Tsai, Co-Owner, New York Liberty and Brooklyn Nets
April 15, 2025 – Diana Taylor, Director, NYC Ballet & Kathy Brown, Executive Director, NYC Ballet
April 24, 2025 – Jane Fraser, CEO, Citigroup
April 25, 2025 – Chris Levesque, CEO, TerraPower
April 29, 2025 – Jonathan Gray, President & Chief Operating Officer, Blackstone
