2020
DEAN’S REPORT
DEVELOPING BEST FOR THE WORLD LEADERS
CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
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ABOUT
7-8
COVID-19
9-10
DIVERSITY
11-12
GRAZIADIO EVENTS
13-14
ENROLLMENT UPDATE
15-16
OUR COMMUNITY
17-18
CORPORATE PARTNERS
19-22
GO GLOBAL
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THE GRAZIADIO DIFFERENCE
25-26
NOTABLE ALUMNI
27-28
GRAZIADIO BOARD
29-30
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND HONORARY DOCTORATES
Sincerely yours,
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CASE AWARDS
Deryck J. van Rensburg, Dean
As we conclude another academic year at Graziadio, I reflect on the many obstacles we’ve overcome to build our future as a values-based community. This year held many unforeseen hardships causing disruption across the globe. Nevertheless, the abundance of kindness, dedication, and perseverance has humbled me beyond words throughout these turbulent times. As I continue to witness our community’s unwavering commitment to service, purpose, and leadership, I want to express my sincerest gratitude. + To our students: Greatness is achieved when we overcome the barriers. Thank you for staying strong. + To our faculty and staff: We could not prosper without your tireless efforts. Thank you for your dedication. + To our alumni and community: I am proud to have you as part of our Graziadio family. Thank you for showing your unconditional support. As we move forward in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, we remain anchored in our Christian values and strengthen our efforts to be ethical in focus while global in orientation. In the wake of COVID-19, our community came together to pivot and implement new learning modalities, new programs, and adhere to the rapidly-changing academic landscape. Additionally, we’ve made strides in increasing our global footprint with the recent acquisition of the Château d’Hauteville by Pepperdine University as well as cultivating new sustainable business ideas at our 8th Annual SEER Symposium and welcoming new corporate partnerships. All of these critical elements help us move one step closer to achieving our strategic vision for the future of Graziadio. With over 450 MBA programs in the nation, I’m proud to announce we’ve continued to be recognized as a leading business school, ranking as a Best Business School by U.S. News and World Report, #12 Top 25 Online MBA Program and #9 Greatest Resources for Minority Students by the Princeton Review, and recognized nationally as a Best Business School for Entrepreneurship by Bloomberg Businessweek. I encourage you to learn more about our school’s recent milestones, academic excellence, and how we are fulfilling our mission of developing Best for the World Leaders.
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ASPIRE 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN Through our ASPIRE 2025 Strategic Vision, we can establish a global distinction in developing Best for the World Leaders. We have mapped out the framework for the future of Graziadio based on three underlying principles: + Create a positive global impact by teaching responsible business practices. + Adapt our curriculum to meet the thresholds of our graduates and employers. + Equip our institution to evolve alongside the coexistence of people and machines.
ABOUT GRAZIADIO At Pepperdine Graziadio, we believe in challenging the status quo of what it means to be a leading business school. Our intrinsic desire to create meaningful change in the world acts as the guiding compass in all that we do, led by our core mission and values. Anchored in our Christian values, it is our mission to foster a community of ethically-focused leaders and entrepreneurs driven to create meaningful change both within their industry and within their communities. By promoting transformational learning and creating applied knowledge, we strive to cultivate Best for the World Leaders dedicated to doing what is right, instead of what is easy, and acknowledging the journey to success is as important as the end result.
OUR VALUES
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TODAY not tomorrow
COURAGE with compassion
INTEGRITY always
PIONEERING spirit
These founding principles work as strategic initiatives providing structure to how Graziadio will excel against its goals based on four fundamental pillars: students, faculty, people and organizations, and the ecosystem. The future is now, and we are ready.
AACSB ACCREDITATION Pepperdine Graziadio hosted the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), for its periodic Peer Review Team for the Continuous Improvement site visit. The 2020 visit ended as a remarkable success, with the AACSB team extending Graziadio’s accreditation for another five years. The AACSB is an international accreditation, signifying a business school meets all prescribed, rigorous standards.
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GRAZIADIO CAREER OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE
COVID-19 RESPONSE
Concerned about the difficult employment market facing Pepperdine Graziadio students, Sinan Kanatsiz, CEO of KCOMM and Pepperdine Graziadio board member, spearheaded an initiative to support career development. As founder and chairman of the Internet Marketing Association (IMA), Kanatsiz generously dedicated IMA’s resources to build an online landing page for students to post their professional profiles to gain exposure and build new relationships.
In a time of uncertainty, the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School came together to address the COVID-19 pandemic and uncover new ways to adapt as a University to meet student expectations and address industry challenges presented by the sudden change in the current business landscape.
Students could showcase their skills/backgrounds to IMA’s 50,000 enterprise members by uploading a 59-second video, written personal statement, and resume to the IMA Indi Platform. The landing page was also shared with Graziadio board members, alumni, businesses and professional organizations, to help students identify potential employment opportunities and make important connections.
THE COVID-19 COMEBACK
GRAZIADIO EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON SMALL BUSINESS CHALLENGES, RESILIENCE, AND THE ECONOMY COVID-19 is reorienting our relationship with business, education, and the outside world, transforming the way we live, work, and learn. Looking ahead, Pepperdine Graziadio faculty shared their advice about how businesses and professionals can approach their comeback plan to ensure a successful recovery. Graziadio experts provided insight related to strengthening cybersecurity, navigating the Paycheck Protection Program, mitigating enormous impacts to the labor market, seizing digital innovation opportunities, and providing compassionate and visionary leadership during this unprecedented time. As businesses and employees prepare for a “new normal,” Pepperdine Graziadio experts continue to share their knowledge and provide guidance on how to successfully operate in the post-pandemic economy.
GRAZIADIO RESILIENCE SERIES BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE FOR NAVIGATING TURBULENT TIMES
Despite the enormous health impacts and economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have unprecedented opportunities to innovate, make new connections, and reimagine their strategy and operations. In an effort to help businesses thrive amidst this disruption, Pepperdine Graziadio hosted free webinars that provided insight about how to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. The Resilience Series, moderated by Pepperdine Graziadio’s Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown, featured experts who discussed critical business issues such as supply-chain management, leadership, strategy, marketing, and the importance of taking care of employees.
FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS ZHIKE LEI
CLEMENS KOWNATZKI AND DONN KIM
GARY MANGIOFICO
NELSON GRANADOS
+ Featured in How CEOs can Manage a Crisis during COVID Op-Ed • CEO Magazine + Published Contact Tracing and How Data can be Used for Good Op-Ed • Calmatters + Authored How HR Executives Can Take to Mine Business for Data for COVID Comeback Plan Op-Ed • HRDive
BOBBI THOMASON
+ Featured in What Dividend Cuts Means to an Investor’s Portfolio • US News & World Report + Authored several op-eds on COVID’s impact on the world of entertainment
JOHN SCULLY
+ Featured in Paycheck Protection Plan • ValueWalk
+ Published Why Women Make Such Good Leaders During COVID Op-Ed • Forbes + Authored Work-life Balance During Pandmeic Op-Ed • Harvard Business Review
DAVID SMITH
CLEMENS KOWNATZKI
CRAIG EVERETT
DONN KIM
DARREN GOOD
+ Featured in What Dividend Cuts Means to an Investor’s Portfolio • US News & World Report + Featured in What Dividend Cuts Means to an Investor’s Portfolio • US News & World Report
+ Featured in Coronavirus Unemployment article • Washington Post + Commented on COVID impacts on writer’s strike + Featured in How to Diversity Your Portfolio During a Crisis • InvestorPlace + Researched practicing mindfulness and the anxiety around COVID
FACULTY AND STAFF
DIVERSITY AT GRAZIADIO
THE PHD PROJECT
Pepperdine, as a whole, is fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our faith cherishes the sacred dignity of every human being and celebrates diversity as a true representation of God’s love and creative expression. We strive towards creating an inclusive community that provides a sense of belonging with the understanding that diverse perspectives enrich the quality of our learning, scholarship, and leadership.
BUILDING DIVERSITY
PRESIDENT’S ACTION GROUP
The Graziadio Business School stands united against any and all forms of racial violence or oppression. We recognize that work needs to be done in our schools, cities, and across our nation and the Graziadio community will be—must be—part of that long overdue change. While diversity has always been an important cornerstone of our business, current events have ignited a fire within us to amplify our efforts. As we embark on this next phase of our journey, we have devoted additional resources to engage our community in both new and existing equality initiatives.
GRAZIADIO DIVERSITY COUNCIL (GDC) Serving as a catalyst for advancing a school-wide climate of inclusivity and community built on innovation, respect, and equality. KEY OBJECTIVES: + + + + +
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Recommend initiatives in alignment with ASPIRE 2025 that improves the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, staff, and students. Promote training, policy setting, and competency building related to diversity, inclusion, social consciousness, justice, and equity. Recommend opportunities to infuse equality and inclusion in research and curricular development. Continuous analysis of school diversity with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE). Facilitate opportunities for dialogue, feedback collection, and other forms of engagement through a reoccurring forum.
GRAZIADIO BOARD DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Led by his own gift, Dean Van Rensburg challenged the Graziadio Board with a new scholarship initiative to emphasize that “diversity wins” and our school must match Los Angeles in terms of diversity. The Board responded en masse, launching the Graziadio Board Diversity Scholarship that supports students from underrepresented backgrounds.
66% WHITE / CAUCASIAN
Founded to advance workplace diversity, the Graziadio Business School is a long-standing supporter and sponsor of the PhD Project. The project helps Black/African-Americans, Latinx/ Hispanic-American and Native Americans attain their PhD and become business professors that will nurture the next generation of business professionals.
President Jim Gash recently commissioned a Presidential Action Advisory Team of approximately twenty community representatives to formulate and implement actionable steps towards embodying a diverse, loving, and unified environment at Pepperdine. Graziadio’s Associate Dean of Full Time Programs, Dr. Abraham Park, gladly accepted the call for service and will be part of the charge to create a community centered around belonging and celebrating every individual’s intrinsic worth.
14% ASIAN 11% HISPANIC 7% BLACK 1% PACIFIC ISLANDER 1% NOT SPECIFIED
STUDENTS 47% WHITE / CAUCASIAN 25% NOT SPECIFIED 16% ASIAN 10% BLACK 1% PACIFIC ISLANDER 1% HISPANIC
GRAZIADIO BOARD PEPPERDINE’S SEARCH FOR A CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER The University is undergoing an extensive search for a Chief Diversity Officer, a new role endorsed unanimously by the University’s Steering Team. The selected candidate will report directly to the President and be carefully chosen through a thoughtful and collaborative process with the entire Pepperdine community.
74% WHITE / CAUCASIAN 18% BLACK 5% HISPANIC 3% ASIAN
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exec utive leadership series the de a n’s
EVENTS AT GRAZIADIO PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION JAMES A. GASH In the presence of thousands of members of the Pepperdine community, joined by more than 100 delegates representing institutions of higher learning throughout the nation, James A. Gash (JD ’93) was formally inaugurated as the eighth president and chief executive officer of Pepperdine University during a ceremony hosted at Alumni Park in Malibu on September 25, 2019.
The Dean’s Executive Leadership Series (DELS) invites today’s top business practitioners and thought leaders to share their insights with the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School community. We carefully select senior executives whose values resonate with those of Pepperdine, and whose real-world success stories reflect the ethical business models we teach.
This year’s 8th annual symposium, The New Purpose of Business, explored a reimagined purpose of business across a spectrum of executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders on February 28, 2020, at Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica. Presentations and panel discussions highlighted the key role of business in society and how we can move towards a more inclusive, “both/and” leadership model.
FEATURED EVENT KELLOGG: RETURNING TO GR-R-REAT! STEVEN CAHILLANE Chairman and CEO of Kellogg Company
DETAILS:
MOST FUNDABLE COMPANIES® AS SEEN IN ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE + Over 200 attendees from the Graziadio community and LA startup ecosystem + Featured guests: Dan Peate of Peate Ventures, Jeff Stibel of Bryant Stibel, and Jim Casparie and Elliot Reiff of The Venture Alliance + The startup competition reached over 3,500 companies across 49 states + 15 companies named to the 2018 Most Fundable Companies list with six early-stage startups were designated “highly promising”
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C200
January 29, 2020 Marina del Rey Marriott
conference
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Hosted with C200, an organization of senior-level female executives who aim to promote lifetime training, mentoring, and development, Pepperdine Graziadio held its bi-annual women’s conference on February 4, 2020. Hundreds of attendees joined nationally recognized women in business to explore leadership in a modern, rapidly changing environment.
As a start to the new year, Graziadio welcomed Steve Cahillane, CEO of Kellogg Company, for a “fireside chat” with Dean Deryck van Rensburg. Steve shared his experience implementing a new business strategy within a mature company and deploying its full resources toward a return to growth. Steve also highlighted the importance of trusting your employees; facilitating an autonomous environment that improves overall satisfaction and performance. The event ended with a networking social which included many delicious Kellogg snacks and products.
VICTOR CHO • CEO of Evite +
Tech as a Force for Good
MICHELLE DUNSTAN • VP of AllianceBernstein + Contrarian Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing JEANNE HOLM • CIO of City of Los Angeles +
Using Data to Address Social Issues
MICHAEL CROOKE • Former CEO of Patagonia and Founder of the SEER program + Ten Years of SEER: Looking Back and Looking Ahead; Flow and Leadership PANEL DISCUSSIONS + Closing the Loop on the Recycling Crisis + B Corp: The State of the Movement and Future Growth
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2020 ENROLLMENT UPDATE
PROGRAMS ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE GENDER
35%
MBA PROGRAMS
48% Male CITIZENSHIP
31%
MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS
8%
29% International Citizenship 71% Domestic Citizenship
ETHNICITY
47% White/Caucasian 16% Asian
2019-2020
NEW ENROLLMENT GROWTH
+ 46% BACHELOR‘S PROGRAM (BSM)
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS (BSM)
10% Black
2%
+ 91%
1% Hispanic
ONLINE PROGRAMS
DOCTORATE PROGRAM
1% American Indian
24%
1% Pacific Islander
ONLINE PROGRAMS 13
52% Female
24% Unknown
+ 6% TOTAL
OUR COMMUNITY
PUBLICATIONS The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s faculty research was accepted or published in numerous peer-reviewed academic journals, including the Financial Times 50 list journals such as Academy of Management Review, Harvard Business Review, Human Relations, and Strategic Management Journal. Moreover, Cristina Gibson and Zhike Lei’s research was selected as part of the Academy of Management collection of resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARD Jillian Alderman + Associate Editor: Journal of Forensic Accounting Research James DiLellio + Editorial Board Member: Financial Services Review: The Journal of Individual Financial Management
FACULTY IN THE NEWS Faculty delivered numerous presentations at peer-reviewed national and international conferences, wrote various articles for news and media outlets, and appeared in the news and media through quotations, article mentions, and guest appearances in outlets such as Forbes, ESPN, LA Business Journal, Sirius XM, Seattle Times, and SSRN.
Ann Feyerherm + Editorial Board Member: Journal of Applied Behavioral Science Cristina Gibson + Associate Editor: Academy of Management Review Darren Good + Editorial Board Member: Journal of Applied Behavioral Science Charla Griffy-Brown + Editor-in-Chief: Technology in Society + Editorial Board Member: Journal of Services Research and Technovation – The International Journal of Technological Innovation Maretno Harjoto + Associate Editor: Business Ethics: A European Review + Editorial Board Member: Review of Managerial Science
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CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH (CAR) KEYNOTE ADDRESSES AND PANELS Kevin Groves, Keynote • International Society of Performance Improvement, Los Angeles Chapter Cristina Gibson, Keynote • Publishing in Top Journals Forum hosted by the Academy of International Business Darren Good, Keynote • Dignity Health’s Annual Retreat John Paglia, Expert Witness Testimony • The SBA Management Review: Small Business Investment Company Program hearing
Brian Jacobs + Department Editor: Journal of Operations Management + Senior Editor: Production and Operations Management
Cristel Russell, Expert Panelist • Flanders Research Foundation, a Public Utility Research Foundation
Zhike Lei + Guest Editor, Special Issue: Academy of Management Discoveries + Editorial Board Member: Academy of Management Review and o Academy of Management Discoveries
JULIAN VIRTUE PROFESSORSHIP • 2019-2021
Cristel Russell + Associate Editor: Journal of Advertising
NATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS AND HONORS
PEPPERDINE GRAZIADIO AWARDS + KJ Lee + Jaclyn Margolis
DENNEY AWARD • 2019-2021 + Agus Harjoto
RESEARCH JOURNEY SPEAKER SERIES November 2019 Supported by CAR through the 50th Anniversary Research Award, the series invited distinguished scholars to share behindthe-scenes stories of their research process. ENERGIZING A PLURALISTIC RESEARCH COMMUNITY PANEL March 2020 Held at Graziadio’s annual faculty retreat, the CAR featured panel discussion emphasized hands-on research tips on how to achieve excellence during the academic journey and participants exchanged research updates regarding their research projects. DBA AND CAR CONFERENCE ON APPLIED RESEARCH May 2020 Held in a virtual format, Graziadio’s second annual conference included presentations from faculty, external academics, and nationally renowned industry leaders who shared cutting-edge research and expertise to the service of students in the collective process of dialogue formation. ANNUAL PITCH AND POSTERS RESEARCH FORUM June 2020 This year’s annual forum included eleven faculty presentations, followed by an open-house style Q&A session, showcasing insights on topics around COVID-19 and the global economy.
CRISTINA GIBSON + European Excellence in Research Award with Aida Hjaro and Markus Pudelko. “Knowledge exchange processes in multicultural teams: The link between organizational diversity, climate, and effectiveness of teams.” Academy of Management Journal • 2017 + One of sixty leaders invited to the Global Summit on Responsible Research in Business and Management in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The summit focused on envisioning a new, collaborative research ecosystem alongside heads of professional associations, journal editors, deans, and accreditation boards.
ZHIKE LEI + Journal of Organizational Behavior (JOB) Best Paper of 2018 Award Runner-Up with Jan Schmutz, Walter Eppich and Tanja Manser. “Reflection in the heat of the moment: The role of in-action team reflexivity in healthcare emergency teams.” Journal of Organizational Behavior • 2018
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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Pepperdine Graziadio is committed to fostering the connection between industry and academics, emphasizing an experience-driven education through our longstanding relationships in the business community. We’re proud to partner with some of the nation’s leading companies, connecting organizations to star talent as well as offering exclusive scholarships, networking opportunities, and increasing our partners’ intellectual capital.
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Activision Blizzard AEG Aon
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Boeing Caltech CoolSys
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Farmers Insurance Fox Corporation Kaiser Permanente
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Northrop Grumman Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
NEWEST CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP • BRIGHT HORIZONS Through our new corporate partnership with Bright Horizons, we now have access to over 250 of the country’s top corporations, with over 8.4 million employees from companies such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Amgen, Microsoft, Sony Pictures, and more. The addition of Bright Horizons increased our corporate partner employee enrollment, accounting for 14.5% of the part-time student population at the Graziadio Business School. We anticipate that within the next 5 years, corporate partner employees will represent 25% of our enrolled part-time students.
EXECUTIVE SPEAKER SERIES PARTICIPANTS
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Bill O’Brien CEO, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Martha Tuma CHRO, City National Bank
Nick Vlahos CEO, The Honest Company
Brett Biggs CFO, Walmart
Mary Finch CHRO, DXC Technology
Ross Pollack CHRO, Lionsgate
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INTRODUCING CHATEAU D’HAUTEVILLE LOCATION:
SAINT-LÉGIER-LA CHIÉSAZ, SWITZERLAND
Pepperdine University recently acquired the Château d’Hauteville through our continuous efforts to expand our global footprint. With plans to launch programming in 2022, the Château allows us to tap into new possibilities such as expanded degree offerings and certificate programming, shared synergies between European and United States markets, and valuable partnership opportunities.
GO GLOBAL WITH GRAZIADIO Through our Global Programs Office, we welcome exchange students from around the world to experience Pepperdine as Full-Time MBA students in addition to providing our students the opportunity to study abroad at one of our 30+ AACSB/equivalent accredited partner universities.
INCOMING EXCHANGE
OUTBOUND EXCHANGE
FALL 2019 - 31 Exchange Students SPRING 2020 - 14 Exchange Students SUMMER 2020 - 1 Exchange Students TOTAL - 46 Exchange Students
FALL 2019 - 21 Participants + 15 MS in Global Business + 1 International MBA + 4 Full-Time MBA + 1 Part-Time MBA SPRING 2020 - 2 Participants + 2 MS in Global Business TOTAL - 23 Students
WHERE EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARE FROM Austria Belgium China Denmark France Germany
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Hong Kong Netherlands Poland Spain Sweden Switzerland
WHERE OUR PARTNERS ARE ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BRAZIL CHILE
CHINA COSTA RICA DENMARK FRANCE GERMANY HONG KONG
JAPAN NETHERLANDS PERU POLAND SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH KOREA
SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UNITED KINGDOM
THE GRAZIADIO DIFFERENCE Our Graziadio faculty have created numerous instructional methods to help students translate theory into practice—ranging from guest speakers and industry site expeditions to service learning and client-based projects, including our Education to Business (E2B), Education to Community (E2C), and MS in Organization Development (MSOD) client practicum initiatives. Additionally, we’re members of PRME, a United Nations-supported initiative founded to raise the profile of sustainability in schools, and to equip today’s business students with the understanding and ability to deliver change tomorrow. These types of industry collaborative methods provide an effective means for transformational learning and expand student professional networks through exchanges with industry leaders.
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EDUCATION TO BUSINESS • E2B Our E2B program is integral to Graziadio’s learning experience, connecting our MBA students with leading executives to solve complex challenges facing today’s most notable organizations. We partner with Fortune 500 companies, global powerhouses, regional brands, and startups for our students to hone their professional attributes at a pace and intensity exceeding internships and practicums. Since its inception in 2003:
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STUDENT PROJECTS
84%
OF COMPANIES Say they are likely to implement student proposals
EDUCATION TO COMMUNITY • E2C The Graziadio E2C program allows our students to connect directly with a nonprofit organization to build their understanding of organizational structures, team efficiencies, leadership development, and leading effective change. This year’s participating nonprofits include: + + + + + +
I5 Freedom Network Artists for Trauma EmpowHer Institute Ten Thousand Villages Street Life Ministries Bumblebee Foundation
SEER SOCIALLY ENVIRONMENTALLY AND ETHICALLY RESPONSIBLE The SEER program allows students to complement their degree with courses and activities that will prepare them to understand the complexities of issues such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and ethics, and how these tie into producing a superior product that generates financial growth. 2020 PROGRAM IN REVIEW + Pepperdine Graziadio held its 8th annual SEER Symposium around how social change is evolving the role businesses play in society. + SEER program expansion to Online MBA students started in the Summer 2020 term. + Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) certificate now offered twice a year. + Through Net Impact, Pepperdine Graziadio hosted 28 meetings to reinforce social responsibility and community
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NOTABLE ALUMNI MARISSA ANDRADA
FULLY-EMPLOYED MBA ‘92 CPO • CHIPOTLE As chief people officer for Chipotle, Marissa Andrada’s responsibilities go beyond traditional human resource tasks. Working directly with Chipotle leadership, Marissa has created a foundation fostering a culture where employees are encouraged to thrive and pursue their passions. Prior to Chipotle, Marissa worked for Kate Spade & Company, Starbucks, and GameStop Corporation. During her time at GameStop, the company doubled in business from $5 billion to $10 billion. A large part of this growth came from Marissa’s role in establishing a support system that provides opportunities for employees to become leaders and grow. Marissa has supported and watched several of her apprentices become leaders such as Dan Spalding, chief people officer at Zillow, and Laura Langehaug, vice president of human resources at Artemis Health. Graziadio Business School further solidified Marissa’s strengths in developing and executing human resource strategies. During a study group composed of team members from a variety of disciplines, there was one member who was not participating equally. The group unanimously elected Marisa to coach the individual to empower and encourage them to work collectively with the team, a talent that came naturally to Marissa. Marissa’s authenticity and uniqueness shines through in her love for fashion and styling. “There is a transformative nature of fashion that also translates to business. I own my personal sense of style and help encourage others to do the same; bring your authentic self to work with pride and passion.”
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STANLEY DEAL
FULLY-EMPLOYED MBA ‘93 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT • THE BOEING COMPANY PRESIDENT AND CEO • BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES Responsible for defining and implementing new aerospace services development and delivery model for commercial and government customers worldwide, Stan Deal oversaw the formal standup of Boeing Global Services in 2017 and led the transition into the fully operational business that is today with more than 300 Boeing locations worldwide. Under Stan’s leadership, this dedicated services business brings commercial and defense customers the strength of Boeing’s unified resources, innovation, and investment to optimize fleet and asset operations and decrease operational cost. Stan also serves on the board of directors for the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, supporting its mission to commemorate the past and educate and inspire an appreciation for the importance of flight to humanity. Stan says Graziadio was a time for personal growth, developing a deeper understanding of the world, and understanding the importance of making an impact that matters. Stan remembers that each day was an opportunity to learn from professors, collaborate with peers, and pursue new challenges. These interactions played a huge role in preparing him for his future leadership roles. Stan enjoys sport fishing and cooking, which help him relax and focus on enjoying time with his family and friends.
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THE GRAZIADIO BOARD In 1996, following George Graziadio’s generous endowment of the School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University, the Graziadio Board was created as a vital link to the business world being served by the school. George phoned dozens of long-time friends and business giants in Southern California to serve on the Board, and remarkably they all said yes. Today, the Graziadio Board is a group of prominent business leaders who advise and counsel on the school’s program and direction. Our high profile advisory council main objectives are to: + + + +
Enhance the reputation and recognition of the Graziadio Business School Provide advice and counsel to the dean Assist the dean with fund and resource development Communicate, endorse, and advocate the Pepperdine Graziadio’s interests
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
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Cindy Ayloush
Paul Dutmer
Quincy Newell, III
Don Bailey, Sr.
John Figueroa
Dick Newman
Phil Bardack
Kathleen Grave
Christian Oh
Charles Bassett
Louis Graziadio
Morgan Rector
Ron Berryman
Raymond Hall
John Renfro
David Bishop
Lynn Hein
Darrell Riley
Christine Bishop
Lisa Kerscher
Denise Roberson
Bert Boeckmann II
Patrick Khoury
Larraine Segil
Mark Bowles
Darren Lee
Don Skinner
Steve Calvillo
Kimber Maderazzo
Bob Thom
Morgan Christen
Mark Miller
Deryck van Rensburg
Frank W. Cornell III
Vince Monteparte
Robin Washington
Keith Dorsey
Bob Mosbaugh
WELCOME SINAN KANATSIZ, CIM OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBER Sinan Kanatsiz has effectively made his mark as an entrepreneur. In 1998, while studying for a master’s degree at Chapman University, Kanatsiz followed his entrepreneurial spirit and formalized his first company, KCOMM, a Public Relations and Internet marketing agency. The company quickly evolved into a full-service marketing, government affairs, and event marketing firm known for its Internet expertise and results-oriented approach. In less than ten years, Kanatsiz grew the firm to several million dollars in revenue, opening various business operation centers and adding numerous clients. Currently, KCOMM works with dozens of specialized employees and independent contractors who develop campaigns for hundreds of companies and organizations around the world. These include organizations ranging from innovative start-ups to New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq listed companies such as Oracle, Sony, eBay, T-Mobile, HP, Adobe, and the University of Phoenix. KCOMM’s dedication to strategic programs and results-oriented campaigns has earned the firm several PROTOS awards, the highest honor bestowed by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The effectiveness of KCOMM’s strategies has become so widely recognized that the firm’s clients have now extended beyond the realm of technology to include elected officials, municipalities, and multinational organizations. KEY TITLES AND HONORS + + + + + + + + + + +
Chief Executive Officer, KCOMM Chairman and Founder, the Internet Marketing Association Founder, International Executive Council (IEC) Member of the Board of Directors, Graziadio School of Business, Pepperdine University Founder, Chapman50 Founding Board Member, Pretend City Children’s Museum YMCA National Outreach Chairman, Youth, and Government Member of the Board of Directors, Seneca Youth Foster Care Member of the Board of Directors, Literacy Project Cavaliere “Cav” Member of the Royal House of Savoy Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND HONORARY DOCTORATES DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS
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HONORARY DOCTORATES 2018
Michael J. McCloskey
2018
Gary L. Toebben
2017
Thomas J. Donohue
2017
Calin Rovinescu
2017
Jay Frank Harrison III
Candi Castleberry Singleton
2019
David W. Neu
2013
2016
Raymond W. Smith
Dan Sanders
2019
Zackery A. Hicks
2013
2015
Fred Sands
Stasia Cato Washington
2019
Lore Harp-McGovern
2012
2015
Ann Ehringer
Quincy C. Newell
2018
Jeffrey Sprecher
2012
2015
Jeffrey M. Stibel
Oscar Munoz
2018
Britta Wilson
2012
2014
George Schlatter
Vincent J. Monteparte
2018
Robin L. Washington
2011
2013
Alfred A. Plamann
Cedric Watkins II
2017
Bernard Kinsey
2011
2013
Gary D. Burnison
James S. Metcalf
2017
David T. Feinberg
2011
2012
William J. McMorrow
Paul Smucker Wagstaff
2017
David Bowman
2010
2011
Dan T. Cathy
Kimber L. Maderazzo
2016
Lynn Powers
2010
2011
Richard Newman
Cindy Ayloush
2016
T. Kendall Hunt
2010
2011
Paul N. Hopkins
Robert Kyncl
2016
John G. Figueroa
2009
2010
Carl J. Schramm
Thomas A. Lucas
2015
Fiona S. Ma
2009
2010
Craig and Barbara Barrett
Ali Alireza
2015
Susanna Kass
2009
2009
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey
Don M. Bailey
2015
Luis Faura
2008
2009
Robert A. Eckert
Earl M. Cummings
2014
Andrews Weather
2008
2009
Anne M. Sweeney
James N. Harger
2014
Alejandro Bustamante
2008
2008
Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Mark Miller
2014
Melodie I. Mayberry-Stewart
2008
2008
Wolf Hengst
Blake J. Irving
2013
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CASE AWARDS
PEPPERDINE’S PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2018
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is the global nonprofit association dedicated to educational advancement who share the goal of championing education to transform lives and society. We’re proud to be recognized by CASE for multiple awards across a wide range of categories.
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FEATURED AWARDS
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GRAZIADIO’S ASPIRE 2025 SERIES
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SARAH WEAVER – FULL-TIME MBA
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