Join us for an evening of conversation and networking with executives from a variety of fields who have built impactful careers in sustainability on Wednesday, November 13 in the Von der Ahe Family Suite on the 3rd Floor of Hannon Library! Students will have the opportunity to join thirteen leading executives who have built impactful careers in the areas of accounting, consulting, finance, entertainment, consumer goods/services, technology, sports, transportation, and the public sector. Come and learn about their experiences, discover how they incorporated sustainability into their career paths, discuss sustainability trends in their fields and how to prepare for the work world after graduation.
Speaking during the evening will be:
- Jacob Haik, Director of Sustainability & Compliance, Los Angeles World Airports
- Kendra Jones, MBA '99, LLS '99, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer, Epson America, Inc.
- Susan Goldsmith, US Firm Chief Sustainability Officer, Deloitte
- Irys Kornbluth, Co-CEO, Everywhere US
- Mike G. Lombardo, Sustainability and Impact Leader, Advisor, Strategist & Educator
- Michelle Quinn, Deputy Executive Officer, Program Management, Los Angeles Metro
- John Rego, VP, Sustainability, Sony Pictures Worldwide
- Ernie Roberts, Head of Global Sustainability, Belkin International
- David Ross, Deal Advisor, Infrastructure Advisory Services, KPMG
- Vijay Sudan, ESG and Social Impact Executive
- John Suhar, VP, Environmental and Social Impact at World Surf League (WSL)
- Doug Walters, Chief Sustainability and Chief Resiliency Officer, LA Sanitation and Environment
- Mike Wallace, Chief Decarbonization Officer, Persefoni AI
Gourmet dessert bar to follow.
Past Events
The College of Business Administration’s Ethics and Sustainability Series regularly organizes interdisciplinary panel discussions, keynote speakers, movie screenings, and more — all of which highlight the role of business ethics and sustainability as a force for good in the global economy.
To view past CBA Ethics and Sustainability Series events, please explore the links below: