Anniversary Issue Archives

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People

School News

125 Influential People and Ideas

People

Leadership

Wharton's Leaders

The Wharton School has influenced the practice of business through the leaders it has educated. In turn, the School has been shaped by the founder, deans, and directors at its helm.

Leadership

Chairs Of The Wharton Board Of Overseers

Since 1973, the leadership of Wharton’s Board of Overseers has catapulted the School in global prominence, and each chair of the Overseers has left his own imprint.

Marketing

A Giant of Marketing Theory: Wroe Alderson, Professor

Marketing was once considered a trade. Wroe Alderson proved it was a science as well.

Law/Business Ethics

Lawyer, Judge & Civil Rights Leader: Raymond Alexander W20

A look back at the life of one of Wharton's first Black graduates.

Leadership

Empire Builder: Anil D. Ambani, WG’83

With an array of businesses said to touch ten percent of India's populace on a daily basis, Anil Ambani represents one of Wharton's most influential alumni.

Media/Arts

Dynamic Publisher, Philanthropist: Walter H. Annenberg, W'31, HON'66

The life of media mogul Walter Annenberg as he built his empire, involved himself in politics, and served his community.

Finance

Center Of Malaysian Banking: Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz G74 GR78

A pillar of stability in Asian and Islamic finance, Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz has been a pivotal figure in the international banking industry.

Retail

Transforming Retailing Through Education: Jay H. Baker, W'56

After working his way to becoming president of the popular store Kohl's, Jay Baker encourages students to show an interest in retail by investing in education.

Economics

He Took Stock Of NASDAQ’s Boom: Alfred R. Berkeley, III, WG’68

Looking at the modern stock market, one man helped whip NASDAQ's structure into shape for investors and made the market better than ever.

Philanthropy

Tax Preparation for the Masses: Richard Bloch, W'46

Known for his tax preparation business, Richard Bloch used his earnings to improve the lives of those with cancer.

Economics

Indonesia's Financial Rudder: Dr. Boediono, GRW’79

In the wake of the Asian economic crisis of 1997-1998, Dr. Boediono nurtured Indonesia's economy back into stability.

Finance

Visionary Investment Banker: Geoffrey T. Boisi, WG’71

On the heels of a meteoric rise in the corporate world, Geoffrey Boisi revolutionized investment banking and led to the creation of JP Morgan Chase.

Entrepreneurship

Int'l Foothold in U.S. Manufacturing: James Bolles W29

A pioneer in his field, James Bolles was one of the first to target and gain a foothold for his 'runless' hosiery products on the international market, inspiring others to take steps in the right direction to expand their customer base.

Media/Arts

Keeping His Eye On The Digital Ball: Robert A. Bowman, WG’79

Led by Bob Bowman, MLB's BAM, or Baseball Advanced Media, has been making the quite the impact on the sports media industry as it effectively uses the internet to reach out to consumers.

Law/Business Ethics

U.S. Protection For Individual Rights: William J. Brennan Jr. W28

From Newark, NJ, to the Supreme Court, Justice William Brennan left his mark on history in more ways than one, giving opinions on landmark cases and nearly breaking two Supreme Court records.

Innovation/Tech

Express Checkout For Retailing Innovations: Charles Butt, W’59

Third generation grocer Charles Butt now heads one of the largest grocery retailers and the largest privately owned company in Texas.

Innovation/Tech

Oracle's President and CFO: Safra Catz W’83, L’86

As one of the few women successfully navigating Silicon Valley, co-president and CFO of Oracle Safra Catz is known for her initiative, organizational skill, and ability to get the job done.

Media/Arts

Publishing Innovator For Brazil: Roberto Civita

With a combination of careful planning and strategic marketing practices, Roberto Civita navigated political strife to found his publishing business Abril, now the publisher of seven of the largest circulating magazines in Brazil.

Marketing

Brand Innovator For Pepsi and Ebay: William C. Cobb, W’78

From development to marketing and advertising, Pepsi's Bill Cobb has been known to aid companies in aggressive campaigns of global expansion.

Leadership

A Medical Calling Redirected: Arthur D. Collins Jr., WG' 73

Awed by the medical field as a child, Arthur Collins Jr. now heads a company that creates medical devices needed to save lives.

Analytics

He Made Airlines Fly Higher: Robert L. Crandall, WG’60

Described as brilliant and blunt, Robert Crandall revolutionized modern airlines by making systems more efficient and maximizing the number of passengers on flights.

Media/Arts

Ad Man, Arts Executive, Bruce Crawford, W’52

Admired by Wall Street and the creative community alike, Crawford is best known for his career of excellence in advertising.

Careers

Led Philly Federal Reserve, Jean Andrus Crockett, Professor

The first female department chair at Wharton, the first woman to lead the Faculty Senate, and the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Crockett's career paved the way.

Finance

Built A Banking Giant: Edward E. Crutchfield, WG’65

Former CEO of First Union Bank, Edward Crutchfield is the man who built the Charlotte-based bank into the fourth largest bank in the country.

Media/Arts

Leading In Perfect Harmony: James DePreist, W’58, ASC’61, Hon’76

“James DePreist’s legacy is every note the orchestra will ever play”: Wharton alum DePriest has made a permanent mark on the music world

Leadership

A Trusted Leader For Turbulent Times: Pridiyathorn Devakula, WG’70

The legacy of Pridiyathorn Devakula, an influential figure in Thai economic affairs, still reverberates today.

She Opened The Old Girls' Network: Connie K. Duckworth, WG’79

A longtime trailblazer for women in business, Connie Duckworth has forged a career out of offering "Insider Advice for Women Building Businesses in a Man’s World"

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