Albers Executive Speaker Series

Sponsored by the dean's office, the Albers Executive Speaker Series is offered twice a quarter in the fall, winter, and spring. Executives from around the Puget Sound region are invited to speak on a topic of their choice and then respond to questions from a selected panel and the audience. These events are an excellent opportunity for students across the Seattle University campus to learn from the leaders in our region. The Albers Executive Speaker Series is free and open to the public.

Upcoming Speakers

Gary Scott 
Former President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
"Leading a Non-US Global Enterprise"
Monday, May 14, 2012
Pigott Auditorium, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Mark Vadon
Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board, Blue Nile
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Pigott Auditorium, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Tom Marra
President & CEO, Symetra Financial Corporation
Monday, November 19, 2012
Pigott Auditorium, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Recent Speakers

Dan Nordstrom
CEO, Outdoor Research
"Anatomy of a Turnaround"
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Howard Schultz
Founder and CEO, Starbucks
"Business at Starbucks"
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Jim Sinegal 
Former CEO, Costco Wholesale
"Costco: The First 30 Years"
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Podcast  

David Beckmann
President, Bread for the World
"Exodus From Hunger"
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

John Stanton
Chairman, Clearwire
Founder and former CEO, Western Wireless Corporation
Former Chairman and CEO, VoiceStream Wireless
"Navigating Unintended Consequences"
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Podcast

Tod Nielsen 
Co-President, Application Platform, VMware
"Career Lessons from the Software Industry"
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Podcast

Rene Ancinas
President and CEO, Port Blakely Companies
"Preparing for an Unexpected Future"
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Podcast