What's New
Kathryn Mikells, ’94, to Become CFO of United Airlines
Possible turbulence awaits Mikells, previously vice president of investor relations, with new post more>
Winning Idea for a Start-up Meets Olympic Standard
With his detergent specifically for athletic apparel, Mark Konjevod, ’07 (XP-76), landed a sponsorship with the U.S. Team more>
Why Dawud Nelson, ’05, will launch a hedge fund this fall
Prepping a minority-owned long/short beta neutral fund more>
Ready to Launch a Business? A Good Idea May Not Be Enough
Polsky Center seminar offers guidance to alumni who are ready to take the plunge more>
How Martin Nesbitt, ’89, Found Real Estate that Keeps Its Value
Chicago Tribune profile examines his path from GM to The Pritzker Group more>
Helping Hewlett-Packard Stay Ahead of the Game
Paul Campbell, ’93, talks about launching HP’s gaming division more>
Robert Steel, ’84, Named Wachovia’s Chief Executive
With second-quarter losses of $2.8 billion, bank hires Treasury insider to solve troubles more>
Norman Bobins, ’67, to Chair Private Bank
Former LaSalle Bank Chairman joins fast-growing lender more>
Deere CEO Robert Lane, ’74, Gives Fortune the Farm Report
Lane offers his take on how the world can feed itself more>
2007 Alumni Survey Results
More than 4,000 alumni responded to a recent survey regarding their perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. Read about the key findings. more>
Why Susan Wagner, ’84, Is “One of the Most Powerful People on Wall Street”
Credit crisis boosts BlackRock cofounder and COO into the spotlight more>
How will Competition from China Impact Latin America?
Professor Christian Broda addressed a very interested audience in Brazil during a Global Leadership Series event when he discussed what he sees ahead. more>
Bringing Honey Maid Graham Crackers Back to Life
Frank Thometz, '89, discusses how to revitalize a brand more>
GSB Magazine: Behind the Bling
Why blacks and Hispanics spend 30 percent more than whites on clothing, cars, and jewelry, according to research by Erik Hurst and Kerwin Charles. learn more>
Alumni to Know
Steven Goldman, ’90, has been appointed president of global development and real estate of Hilton Hotels Corporation. more >
Lydia McKinley-Floyd, ’75, was featured in a Black History Month article published February 27 on Tallahassee.com. more >
Nick Meriggioli, AB ’85, MBA ’87, Oscar Mayer president, reformulates the recipe for America's famous beef franks. more >
CEO Watch
Mary Tolan, ’92 (XP-61), CEO of Accretive Health, built the $250 million company in four years, was featured in Crain’s Chicago Business. more >
Fanny Lai, '06 (AXP-5), Group CEO, Wildlife Reserves Singapore,"is a queen of the jungle-of sorts," said an article in the Straits Times. more >
Careercast
Innovation, Emerging Technology, and Sustainable Development
Dr. Surinder Kumar, a global leader in consumer products technology and business innovation, shares his insights, wisdom, and experience on how to accelerate business growth and innovation. listen in >
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