C-Suite Conversations
During C-Suite Conversations, a distinguished guest sits through an unscripted interview on-stage in Ukrop Auditorium. Dr. Richard Coughlan helps guide the conversation, and students, faculty, fellow business leaders, and other guests are given a chance to join in the discussion.
Presented by the Robins School of Business; supported by PNC Bank and ChamberRVA.
Upcoming Speakers
Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Performance Food Group
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 8 a.m.
Craig Hoskins is the Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer at Performance Food Group, a role he assumed in January 2025. In this position, he oversees the integration of newly acquired companies, as well as assisting in sourcing new deals. Previously, Craig served as President & Chief Operating Officer from January 2022, and as PFG Executive Vice President and President & CEO of PFG’s Foodservice segment starting in 2019.
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Central Va. Marketplace Leader, Deloitte
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 8 a.m.
Alison Rogish serves as Deloitte’s first female Central Virginia Marketplace Leader, working closely with Tax, Audit, Consulting, and Advisory leaders to champion the Deloitte brand and drive impact in the 麻豆传媒高清 community and beyond.
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EVP and Chief Brand Officer, Mattel
September 17, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Lisa McKnight is Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of Mattel. She joined Mattel in 1998. In her current role, Ms. McKnight oversees all of Mattel’s toy categories and global brands, as well as design and development.
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Senior Advisor, Washington Commanders
October 9, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Jason Wright leads the organization’s business divisions, including operations, finance, sales, and marketing. In addition to leading a historic transformation of a sports franchise, he is the first Black team president in the history of the NFL.
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Founder, Blanchard’s Coffee
November 7, 2024 | 8 a.m.
UR alumnus David Blanchard began roasting coffee as a hobby just after graduating in 2002 and launched an unofficial coffee-of-the-month club a year later. In 2005, he formed Blanchard’s Coffee, initially selling products as a wholesaler and online retailer across the mid-Atlantic region.
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EVP, Salesforce
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Connor Marsden joined Salesforce in 2014 and is currently the Executive Vice President for North America Industrial, Consumer, & Energy Industries + Service Cloud. In his current role, he oversees Distribution, Customer Success, Marketing and works closely with the Product teams on future innovations.