Wharton's strong connections with businesses, governments, and public policy organizations give you frequent opportunities to hear directly from the world's business leaders. In addition to presentations on campus, faculty also bring executives into the classroom, providing real-time context and discussion around the management issues facing business leaders and key figures in organizations in all parts of the world.

Speakers on Campus

Throughout the year, leaders from business and government make the trip to Wharton's campuses in Philadelphia and San Francisco to talk "off the record" with students in the MBA Program for Executives. Some are invited through the student-run Executive Speaker Series; others are guest speakers taking part in individual classes or special lunch-time venues. Each speaker presents a rare opportunity to hear, and ask questions, about companies and countries that are influencing business and world affairs.

With Wharton's conferencing capabilities, these opportunities are multiplied — so students in Philadelphia don't miss out when someone like David Pottruck, former president and CEO of Charles Schwab, meets with students in San Francisco.

Recent speakers include: