
Speaker: Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer – Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Mark S. Hoplamazian was appointed to Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s board of directors in November 2006 and subsequently named president and chief executive officer in December 2006. Prior to his present […]

Speaker: Kutina Ruhumbika, Vice President of Human Resources – Major Food Group
Kutina Ruhumbika is a well-rounded full-service restaurant and hospitality executive with experience within large corporate environments and smaller independent operations. Her past accomplishments include being the Vice President of Human […]

Speaker: Elle Simone Scott, Founder & CEO – SheChef Inc.
Elle Simone is Executive Editor/Inclusion Leader at America’s Test Kitchen. She is also a food stylist for Cook’s Country, an on-screen test cook for America’s Test Kitchen, and host of “The Walk-In” podcast. Elle creates media […]

Speaker: Gilda Perez-Alvarado ’02, Global Chief Executive Officer – JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
Gilda Perez-Alvarado is the Global Chief Executive Officer of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, where she is responsible for investment sales, debt and equity placement, strategic advisory and asset management across […]

Speaker: Adam Weissenberg ’85, Vice Chairman & Chief Global Officer Audit & Assurance, Asia Pacific Leader – Deloitte & Touche LLP
Adam Weissenberg is Vice Chairman and Chief Global Officer for Deloitte’s US Audit & Assurance practice, as well as the Asia Pacific Leader for the US Global Office. In addition, […]

Speaker: Kristen McNamara ’10, Executive Director – J.P. Morgan & Ryan McNamara ’10, Managing Director – The Plasencia Group
Kristen McNamara ’10 is an Executive Director in the Chicago office of the J.P. Morgan Private Bank. In her role, Kristen and her team manage relationships with $100 million+ net […]

Kate Walsh, Ph.D.,Dean and E.M. Statler Professor, MPS ‘90
Kate Walsh is Dean of the Nolan School and E. M. Statler Professor. A professor of management, Dr. Walsh has been a member of the School’s faculty since 2000. She […]

Speaker: Chip Wade, President
As President of Union Square Hospitality Group, Chip is responsible for further enhancing and evolving the company’s culture, driving an even greater experience for guests, and bolstering the profitability of […]

Speaker: Tammy Jones ’87, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Jones has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. Over her entire career, Ms. Jones has invested in and loaned CRE assets on behalf […]

Speaker: Kevin Warren, Commissioner
Kevin Warren serves as the sixth Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference and the first African American Commissioner to lead an Autonomy Five conference. After being named Commissioner on June, […]