Tepper School of Business Announces Esteemed Speakers for Commencement Weekend Diploma Ceremonies
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Keynote Speaker: Charles Evans (MSIA 1985, Ph.D. 1989), former ninth president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Event: Ph.D. Hooding, Diploma Ceremony, and Reception
Friday, May 10, 3 - 6 p.m.
Tepper School of Business, Simmons Auditorium
Prior to his role at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Charles Evans served as president, director of research, and senior vice president of the Chicago Fed overseeing research on monetary policy, banking, financial markets, and regional economic conditions. He has served as a trustee at Rush University Medical Center, director of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and member of the Civic Consulting Alliance board. Evans will also be receiving the Doctor of Public Service during the university’s Commencement celebration on May 12.
Keynote Speaker: Robert DeAngelis (MSIA 1985), founder and CEO at the Cartesian Group, LLC
Event: Master’s Graduation Diploma Ceremony (Computational Finance, Business Analytics, and Product Management Programs)
Saturday, May 11, 8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
Robert DeAngelis has had a distinguished career in consulting and banking, and has worked for Mellon Bank, KPMG, Signet Bank, and Wells Fargo. Additionally, he worked for KeyBank as an executive vice president. An active alumnus of the Tepper School, he serves as the president of the Tepper School Alumni Board.
Keynote Speaker: Brian Olsavsky (MSIA 1989), senior vice president and chief financial officer of Amazon
Event: MBA Diploma Ceremony (MBA Programs)
Saturday, May 11, 11a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
Brian Olsavsky’s ongoing career at Amazon spans 22 years, with position in Worldwide Operations, North American Retail Business and Acquisitions, and Global Consumer Business. An advocate of sponsorship and mentorship, he has supported the creation of employee-groups focused on diversity, equity, and professional development. He serves as a member of the Tepper School’s Board of Advisors.