2020 Pepperdine Graziadio Dean's Report

2020

DEAN’S REPORT

DEVELOPING BEST FOR THE WORLD LEADERS

CONTENTS 5-6

ABOUT

7-8

COVID-19

9-10

DIVERSITY

11-12

GRAZIADIO EVENTS

13-14

ENROLLMENT UPDATE

15-16

OUR FACULTY

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

31-32

CASE AWARDS

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN As we conclude another successful academic year at Graziadio, I reflect on the many challenges and disruptions we’ve navigated while remaining true to our vision, mission, and values. The resilience, the agility, and the abundance of kindness and dedication from our extended team have humbled me beyond words throughout these turbulent times. 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.

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 future global footprint with the recent acquisition of the Château d’Hauteville in Vevey, Switzerland, by Pepperdine University, as well as cultivating new sustainable business ideas at our 8th Annual SEER Symposium, and welcoming numerous new corporate partnerships.

With nearly 500 ranked MBA programs in the nation, our recognition and impact as a business school continue to ascend. I’m especially proud of our Executive MBA ranking by U.S. News and World Report at #27 alongside Yale School of Management and Southern Methodist, and #19 by CEO Magazine. Additionally, our Online MBA ranked #12 by Princeton Review and our school #9 for Greatest Resources for Minority Students. We were also 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.

Very truly yours,

Deryck J. van Rensburg, Dean

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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.

OUR MISSION + Deliver Transformational Learning + Create Applied Knowledge + Equip Students for Marketplace Success

OUR VISION Developing Best for the World Leaders

OUR VALUES

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TODAY not tomorrow

COURAGE with compassion

INTEGRITY always

PIONEERING spirit

ASPIRE 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN Through our ASPIRE 2025 Strategic Vision, we can establish a global distinction in developing Best for the World Leaders. We’ve mapped out the framework for the future of Pepperdine 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.

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 We hosted a Peer Review Team representing the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) to conduct a Continuous Improvement site visit. The 2020 visit ended as a remarkable success, with the AACSB Board ultimately extending commendations and accreditation for another five years. The AACSB is a highly prestigious international accreditation organization, with only 25% of U.S. business schools meeting their rigorous standards for accreditation.

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COVID-19

RESPONSE

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.

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 on 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.

GRAZIADIO CAREER OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE 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.

Students can 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.

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 Three Steps HR Executives Can Take to Mine Business Data for COVID Comeback Plan Op-Ed • HRDive

BOBBI THOMASON

+ Researched VIX in Real Estate, providing insights to the real estate sector amid COVID-19 impacts + 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 After the Pandemic 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 + Researched first wave of COVID stages and its timeline for 187 countries

+ Featured in a Coronavirus Unemployment article • Washington Post + Commented on COVID impacts on writer’s strike + Featured in How to Diversify Your Portfolio During a Crisis • InvestorPlace + Researched practicing mindfulness and the anxiety around COVID

DIVERSITY

AT GRAZIADIO

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.

STRENGTHENING OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY 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: + + + + +

Recommend initiatives in alignment with ASPIRE 2025 that improve 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 our school’s 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 “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 will support students from underrepresented backgrounds.

THE PH.D. PROJECT

FACULTY AND STAFF

Founded to advance workplace diversity, the Graziadio Business School is a long-standing supporter and sponsor of the Ph.D. Project. The project helps Black/African-Americans, Latinx/ Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans attain their Ph.D. and become business professors that will nurture the next generation of business professionals.

66% WHITE / CAUCASIAN 14% ASIAN 11% HISPANIC 7% BLACK 1% PACIFIC ISLANDER 1% NOT SPECIFIED

PRESIDENTIAL ACTION ADVISORY TEAM (PAAT) President Jim Gash recently commissioned a Presidential Action Advisory Team (PAAT) of approximately twenty community representatives to implement actionable steps towards embodying a diverse, loving, and unified environment. 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 that celebrates every individual’s intrinsic worth.

STUDENTS 47% WHITE / CAUCASIAN 25% NOT SPECIFIED 16% ASIAN 10% BLACK 1% PACIFIC ISLANDER 1% HISPANIC

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.

GRAZIADIO BOARD 74% WHITE / CAUCASIAN

CENTER FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

18% BLACK

The Center for Women in Leadership serves as a catalyst to advance women to their highest level of leadership. Our women students learn from diverse and exemplary role models and see the possibility of expressing their leadership in organizations across the globe.

5% HISPANIC 3% ASIAN

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EVENTS

AT GRAZIADIO

PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION JAMES A. GASH In the presence of thousands of Pepperdine community members, 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.

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

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.

exe c u ti ve leadership series t h e d e a n ’s

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: January 29, 2020 Marina del Rey Marriott

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

35%

MBA PROGRAMS

31%

MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

8%

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS (BSM)

2%

DOCTORATE PROGRAM

24%

ONLINE PROGRAMS 13

STUDENTS ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE GENDER

52% Female 48% Male

CITIZENSHIP

29% International Citizenship 71% Domestic Citizenship

ETHNICITY

47% White/Caucasian 16% Asian

2019-2020

NEW ENROLLMENT GROWTH

+ 46% BACHELOR‘S PROGRAM (BSM)

10% Black

+ 91%

1% Hispanic

ONLINE PROGRAMS

1% American Indian 1% Pacific Islander 24% Unknown

+ 6% TOTAL

OUR

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FACULTY

EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARD

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES AND PANELS

Jillian Alderman + Associate Editor: Journal of Forensic Accounting Research 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 Maretno Harjoto + Associate Editor: Business Ethics: A European Review Brian Jacobs + Department Editor: Journal of Operations Management + Senior Editor: Production and Operations Management Zhike Lei + Guest Editor, Special Issue: Academy of Management Discoveries Cristel Russell + Associate Editor: Journal of Advertising

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 Cristel Russell, Expert Panelist • Flanders Research Foundation, a Public Utility Research Foundation

PEPPERDINE GRAZIADIO AWARDS JULIAN VIRTUE PROFESSORSHIP • 2019-2021 + KJ Lee + Jaclyn Margolis

DENNEY AWARD • 2019-2021 + Agus Harjoto

PUBLICATIONS Our faculty research was accepted in numerous prestigious journals, such as Academy of Management Review, Harvard Business Review, Human Relations, Production & Operations Management, Advances in Accounting, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Advertising Research, and Strategic Management Journal. Moreover, Cristina Gibson and Zhike Lei’s research was selected as part of the Academy of Management’s collection of resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH (CAR) RESEARCH JOURNEY SPEAKER SERIES November 2019 • Supported by CAR through the 50th Anniversary Research Award, the series invited distinguished scholars to share behind-the-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.

Participants also 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.

NATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS AND HONORS

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.

+ + +

Activision Blizzard AEG Aon

+ + +

Boeing Caltech CoolSys

+ + +

Farmers Insurance Fox Corporation Kaiser Permanente

+ +

Northrop Grumman Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling

NEWEST CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP • BRIGHT HORIZONS Through our new corporate partnership with Bright Horizons, we can now reach 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 five 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 the Graziadio Business School 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 FALL 2019 - 31 Exchange Students SPRING 2020 - 14 Exchange Students SUMMER 2020 - 1 Exchange Students TOTAL - 46 Exchange Students

WHERE EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARE FROM Austria Belgium China Denmark France Germany

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Hong Kong Netherlands Poland Spain Sweden Switzerland

30+

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

OUTBOUND EXCHANGE 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 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 servicelearning 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:

550

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. Some of 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 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 is now offered twice a year. + Through Net Impact, Pepperdine Graziadio hosted 28 meetings to reinforce the importance of 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 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.

The 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 shine 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 models 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 it 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 helps 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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Candi Castleberry Singleton

2019

David W. Neu

2013

Dan Sanders

2019

Zackery A. Hicks

2013

Stasia Cato Washington

2019

Lore Harp-McGovern

2012

Quincy C. Newell

2018

Jeffrey Sprecher

2012

Oscar Munoz

2018

Britta Wilson

2012

Vincent J. Monteparte

2018

Robin L. Washington

2011

Cedric Watkins II

2017

Bernard Kinsey

2011

James S. Metcalf

2017

David T. Feinberg

2011

Paul Smucker Wagstaff

2017

David Bowman

2010

Kimber L. Maderazzo

2016

Lynn Powers

2010

Cindy Ayloush

2016

T. Kendall Hunt

2010

Robert Kyncl

2016

John G. Figueroa

2009

Thomas A. Lucas

2015

Fiona S. Ma

2009

Ali Alireza

2015

Susanna Kass

2009

Don M. Bailey

2015

Luis Faura

2008

Earl M. Cummings

2014

Andrews Weather

2008

James N. Harger

2014

Alejandro Bustamante

2008

Mark Miller

2014

Melodie I. Mayberry-Stewart

2008

Blake J. Irving

2013

HONORARY DOCTORATES 2018

Michael J. McCloskey

2018

Gary L. Toebben

2017

Thomas J. Donohue

2017

Calin Rovinescu

2017

Jay Frank Harrison III

2016

Raymond W. Smith

2015

Fred Sands

2015

Ann Ehringer

2015

Jeffrey M. Stibel

2014

George Schlatter

2013

Alfred A. Plamann

2013

Gary D. Burnison

2012

William J. McMorrow

2011

Dan T. Cathy

2011

Richard Newman

2011

Paul N. Hopkins

2010

Carl J. Schramm

2010

Craig and Barbara Barrett

2009

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey

2009

Robert A. Eckert

2009

Anne M. Sweeney

2008

Bonnie McElveen-Hunter

2008

Wolf Hengst

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AWARDS

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is a global nonprofit association dedicated to educational advancement that shares 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.

FEATURED AWARDS

GRAZIADIO’S MAKING WAVES SARAH WEAVER – FULL-TIME MBA AWARD: GOLD CATEGORY STUDENT RECRUITMENT VIDEOS

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PEPPERDINE’S PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2018 AWARD: GOLD CATEGORY INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS PUBLICATIONS

GRAZIADIO’S ASPIRE 2025 SERIES WAVES OF DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION AWARD: SILVER CATEGORY MULTI-DAY SPECIAL EVENTS AWARD: BRONZE CATEGORY MARKETING AND BRANDING

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“THE MONEY YOU EARN FEEDS YOUR FAMILY, THE MONEY YOU GIVE AWAY FEEDS YOUR SOUL.“ - GEORGE L. GRAZIADIO JR.