2021–2023 Executives in Residence

New York City: Mindy Grossman

Partner

The Counsello Group
Monday, October 30

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Mindy Grossman is a Partner at Consello. She is a high-energy, disruptive leader with extensive experience in building and transforming consumer brands.

Prior to Consello, Mindy served as the President and CEO of WW International, and as a member of the board of directors through March 2022. She joined the company in July 2017 where she led the organization's rebrand from Weight Watchers to WW to reflect their new purpose—"To inspire healthy habits for real life. *For people, families, communities, the world—for everyone," to be the brand to democratize wellness for all. She also oversaw the digital transformation of WW; launched three breakthrough food program innovations; led the formation of WWGOOD and the Healthy Living Coalition; as well as the WW Presents "Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus" national tour.

Prior to WW, Mindy served as the CEO and a member of the board of directors at HSNi where she oversaw a $4 billion direct to consumer retail portfolio. She positioned HSNi as a leader in boundaryless retail, integrating entertainment, content, commerce and community and offering customers a seamless shopping experience across multiple channels. Prior to that, Mindy served as CEO of IAC Retail, the former parent company of HSNi. She successfully took IAC Retail public in 2008 and subsequently became CEO of HSNi until 2017.

Before joining IAC, Mindy served as a Global Vice President at Nike, Inc., where she oversaw its $4 billion global apparel business and served as co-chair of Nike's Women's Leadership Council. Earlier in her career, Mindy served as President and CEO of Polo Jeans Company, Vice President of New Business Development at Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, President of Chaps Ralph Lauren, and Senior Vice President of Menswear for Warnaco, Inc. She also held senior positions at Tommy Hilfiger and Oxford Industries.

Throughout her career, Mindy has been widely recognized for her leadership including being named to Forbes Magazine's "The 100 Most Powerful Women;" The Financial Times "Top 50 Women in World Business;" TIME Magazine's "50 Most Influential People in Healthcare;" and was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Corporate Innovation. She was also a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

New York City: Steve Bandrowczak

Chief Executive Officer
Xerox
Monday, April 3, 2023

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Steve Bandrowczak was named chief executive officer of Xerox Holdings Corporation effective August 2022. An accomplished technology executive across a range of industries, Steve has a proven track record of leveraging digital platforms to transform global operations, drive market share and increase profitability.

Steve joined Xerox in 2018 as president and chief operations officer. Prior to joining Xerox, Steve served as chief operating officer and chief information officer at Alight Solutions, where he was responsible for the application portfolio and technical infrastructure of the organization. Throughout his career, Steve also held senior leadership positions at various multi-billion-dollar global companies, including Avaya, Nortel, Lenovo, DHL and Avnet.

Steve teaches "Leading Disruptive Change in Digital Economy" at Columbia University for the Master of Science program and is a mentor at Columbia University's Center for Technology Management.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Long Island University, New York and a Master of Science degree from Columbia University, New York.

New York City: Ricardo Venegas '88

Managing Director and Founder, SNAP Global Solutions
Monday, November 7, 2022

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SNAP Global Solutions has created a wide network of business relationships within the toy and entertainment industry, which includes animation studios, consumer products, retailers, and wholesalers. For over 25 years, it has been Ricardo Venegas' goal to make SNAP the "GoTo" for smart, creative, turn-key solutions. His professional background includes many years in banking and CP, which has provided him with valuable real-world, strategic, analytic, and problem-solving experiences.

At SNAP, Venegas and his colleagues have worked with iconic animation studios and globally renown toy companies—true leaders in their fields—who have entrusted them with their IP and brands in countless exciting projects.

From Disney to Dreamworks, Hasbro to Mattel, SNAP's "turn-key design and manufacturing solutions model" has brought to market fun, quality, and competitively priced products, maintaining the company's consistent reputation for offering innovative solutions, outstanding customer service, and professionalism. The principle of continuous improvement drives SNAP forward.

This event was co-sponsored by AMA.

New York City: Anthony Kuczinski '81

President and Chief Executive Officer
Munich Reinsurance America Inc.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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Tony Kuczinski is president and chief executive officer of Munich Reinsurance America, Inc., chair of Hartford Steam Boiler Group, Inc., and chair of American Modern Insurance Group, Inc. He has overall responsibility for Munich Re's property and casualty reinsurance and specialty insurance businesses in the U.S. He is also a board member of Munich Re America Corporation and several of the related corporations. Read Tony Kuczinski's biography (PDF).

This event was sponsored by the Lubin School of Business and by Beta Gamma Sigma.

Pleasantville: Scott Schulman

Executive, Board Member and Advisor - Information and Media
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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Scott Schulman has spent his career in the information and media industries, as a leader of global businesses and consultant/advisor to many of the world's most successful and innovative companies. As a CEO, Board Director, Consultant and Executive Advisor, he focuses on helping companies drive organic growth through new customer-driven strategies and business models. Read Scott Schulman's biography (PDF).

This event was sponsored by the Lubin School of Business and by the Pace Center for Student Enterprise.