Goizueta Business School is proud to announce the formation of its new Corporate Advisory Board, a distinguished group of senior executives drawn from leading organizations across industries. The board serves as a strategic partner to Goizueta, providing insight on the evolving business landscape while championing the school, its students, and its programs.
Formed in late 2024, the Corporate Advisory Board builds on Goizueta’s commitment to bridging academic excellence with real-world business practice. Its members, drawn from Fortune 500 companies, dynamic start-ups, and influential civic institutions, act as advisors, advocates, and ambassadors—helping the school stay at the forefront of global business education.
“To ‘be connected to business’ means getting out of the classroom and connecting to the leaders who are shaping their companies and industries,” says Chief Corporate Learning Officer Nicola Barrett.
“Their insights and challenges help us do a better job of preparing the principled business leaders of today and tomorrow, whether it’s our degree students or the business professionals seeking new skills and knowledge through executive education.”
The Board convenes to discuss key issues shaping industries, emerging skill needs, and opportunities for innovation in management education.
The impressive roster of board members spans industries from finance and healthcare to logistics, sports, and technology, reflecting Goizueta’s global outlook and its role as a hub for cross-sector innovation.
“I was struck not only by the diversity and caliber of senior executives represented—from across Atlanta’s leading companies and institutions—but by their shared sense of purpose,” says board member and Managing Director at Accenture Strategy Conrad Grajczak 17MBA.“ Each member brings both deep expertise and a genuine desire to help steer Goizueta forward. It’s clear that everyone around the table cares deeply about the school’s future and the success of its students.”
Founding Members of the Goizueta Corporate Advisory Board include:
- – Kristi Brigman, Chief Economic Development Officer, Metro Atlanta Chamber
- – Dedra Casey 14MBA, SVP & Senior Customer Officer, Southern Company
- – Greg Esper 09MBA, Senior Vice President of Finance & Chief Clinical Financial Officer, Emory Healthcare
- – Kelly Fierro 07MBA,Vice President, Customer Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company
- – Aimee Gregg, Fmr. Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Information Technology, International Paper
- – Jennyfer Gouné, Principal Product Marketing Pod Lead, Amazon
- – Conrad Grajczak 17MBA,Managing Director, Accenture Strategy
- – Matt Guffey, EVP & Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, UPS
- – Eric Hagen 04BBA, Vice President, Acquisition Integration, The Home Depot
- – Joy Halperin 10BBA 18MBA, VP of Strategy & Business Operations, Mailchimp, Intuit
- – Cristina Holdsworth, Global Head of Learning and Leadership Development, Invesco
- – Kevin Lyman, Global Head of Thought Leadership, Invesco
- – Camye Mackey, EVP & Chief People, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena
- – Leslie Pearce, SVP, Head of MDI Segment, Fiserv
- – Kia Painter, EVP & Chief People Officer, Cox Communications
- – Roxanne Porch 12MBA, Fmr, SVP of Finance, Atlanta Braves
- – Joan Rohs 01MBA, Executive Director, World 50
- – Natalie Rothman, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Hershey Company
- – Gregg Shapiro, Senior Managing Director, JLL
- – Doug Shipman, President, Atlanta City Council
- – Iris Singhania, Vice President, Global Data, Analytics & AI, Alimentation Couche-Tard
- – Liz Stanton 15MBA, VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, Delta Air Lines
- – Jamie Traynor 14MBA, Partner, Deals, PwC
- – Akin Tuboku-Metzger 99BBA, CFO for Technology, Operations & Corporate Functions, Truist Financial
- – Tim Zulawski, President, AMB Sports & Entertainment
The establishment of the Corporate Advisory Board underscores Goizueta’s mission: to prepare principled leaders who positively influence business and society. By drawing on the perspectives of these executives, the school ensures its programs remain cutting-edge for students and the communities they will serve.
