Ricardo Venegas ’88 with Dean Lawrence G. Singleton
In an effort to give students more immersive experiences and opportunities, the Lubin School of Business hosts real-time discussions between C-suite executives, current students, faculty, and members of the Pace community.
Since 1987, business leaders have been invited to spend a day on campus interacting with students as part of the Executive in Residence (EIR) program. Executives engage with faculty and administrators at a luncheon hosted by Lubin. Dean Lawrence G. Singleton interviews and sets the stage for a Q&A session with the executive followed by the EIR’s networking session with student leaders.
Ricardo Venegas ’88
In November 2022, Ricardo Venegas ’88 returned to Pace’s New York City campus as the Fall 2022 Executive in Residence. As Managing Director and Founder of SNAP Global Solutions— a leader in the toy and entertainment industry—Venegas detailed his life, taking the time to share when he realized the field of finance was not for him, his passion for entrepreneurship, and how the pandemic impacted his business. “Demand didn’t change with the pandemic,” he told a packed room of students. “The biggest impact of the pandemic has been trying to find balance.” So, how did SNAP—the company behind Baby Yoda plush toys—find balance? Venegas says his team pulled together. “I work with a lot of exciting people who are motivated and driven, and they’re the ones who make this happen.”
Steven Bandrowczak
Steven Bandrowczak, CEO, Xerox Holdings Corporation, paid a visit to our New York City campus during the Spring 2023 semester. Bandrowczak highlighted his journey from Ozone Park, Queens, to becoming an accomplished tech executive. Prior to joining Xerox, he served as CEO and CIO at Alight Solutions. “It’s about the people,” he told Lubin students. “Your people should be inspired by you every day.” Toward the end of his discussion, Bandrowczak took questions from students who asked about everything from Xerox’s response to climate change to how he stays motivated. With each of his responses, he made it a point to leave students inspired. “I love what I do!” he explained. “It’s about the mission. It’s mission driven. It’s about giving back.”
Executive in Residence Scott Schulman (fifth from left) at the luncheon held in his honor
