Distinguished Lecture Series

Successful entrepreneurs and business leaders have a lot to share about our complex business world. The Distinguished Lecture Series offered by NSU’s Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship provides students, faculty, and interested members of the business community with the opportunity to get a glimpse into the minds of our distinguished lecturers.

You’ll benefit from discussions covering a wide range of topics—everything from business ethics to the practical application of academic theory. This series also gives you the opportunity to ask questions and engage with well-respected business professionals.

High profile entrepreneurs and business leaders interested in participating as a Distinguished Lecture Series speaker should contact the Office of Development at (954) 262-5008.

2023

Maureen Shea, CEO, Right Management Florida/Caribbean

2019

Robert P. Kornahrens, CEO and President, Advanced Roofing | Business Hall of Fame honoree
Bob L. Moss, Chairman and CEO, Moss & Associates | Business Hall of Fame honoree

2018

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises | Business Hall of Fame honoree
Jorge M. Pérez, Founder and CEO, The Related Group | Business Hall of Fame honoree
Mark B. Templeton, Former CEO, Citrix Systems | Business Hall of Fame honoree

2017

Per-Olof Lööf, CEO, KEMET | Business Hall of Fame honoree
Steven J. Halmos, Previous Entrepreneur | Business Hall of Fame honoree

2016

Joe Atkinson, Region President, Wells Fargo

2015

Neal Asbury, CEO, The Legacy Companies

2014

Richard P. Goudis, Chief Operating Officer, Herbalife
Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, President, CEO, and CTO, Spine Frontier, Inc.
James Donnelly, Founder and CEO, Castle Group | Business Hall of Fame honoree
Dr. Guy Harvey, Artist, Scientist, Cinematographer, Guy Harvey, Inc and Guy Harvey Foundation | Business Hall of Fame honoree
Manuel D. Medina, Founding and Managing Partner, Medina Capital | Business Hall of Fame honoree
Ben Baldanza, President and CEO, Spirit Airlines
Napoleon Brandford III, Co-Founder and Chairman, Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., LLC
Paul S. Hill, Director of Mission Operations, NASA

2013

Grant Cardone, International Sales Expert, Author & Coach
Seth Goldman, Honest Tea
Lillian L. Lambert, Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur
Armando Leighton Jr. | Business Hall of Fame honoree
William E. Mahoney Jr. | Business Hall of Fame honoree
Thomas H. Shea | Business Hall of Fame honoree
Raul Pupo, Entrepreneur, Author, and Educator

Other past distinguished lecturers include: Angelo Elia, Jack Welch, Larry Bossidy, The Honorable Clarence Thomas, Robert L. Johnson, Alan Potamkin, Ronald Bergeron, Stephen A. Ross, Ph.D., and H. Wayne Huizenga (recipient of Ernst and Young's 2005 World Entrepreneur of the Year).