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Executive Speaker Series 2026
Cory Gunderson (BUS '91)
Join Protiviti Chief Operating Officer & Incoming President and CEO Cory Gunderson (BUS '91) and Dean Sulin Ba for an engaging discussion about leadership, career paths, the first-generation college student experience, and more.
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Location: DePaul Center, 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60601
About the Speaker
Cory Gunderson is Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President for Protiviti, where he oversees a wide range of consulting practices around the world. Effective January 1, 2027, he will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. He began his journey at DePaul University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1991.
About the Series
The Executive Speaker Series brings leaders at the forefront of their fields to campus. The goal: educate, inform and inspire our community and our students.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
This series was launched thanks to the generosity of Protiviti Chief Operating Officer & Incoming President and CEO Cory Gunderson (BUS '91) and his family. We are grateful to them for their ongoing support of our students' success.