Leadership
Dean’s Dialogue: Joe Ucuzoglu (3/2/23)
Global Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte and Leventhal alum Joe Ucuzoglu ‘97 joins Dean Garrett and Dean Holder to discuss the changing nature of leadership and the importance of building a culture of purpose and inclusivity.
Nadine Watt: On Leadership and Giving Back
If you’re a young woman looking to enter the real estate development side, Nadine Watt would love to hear from you.
USC Marshall Announces Launch of VanEck Digital Assets Initiative
USC Marshall Announces Transformational Gift from Peter Arkley for Risk Management Program
With the gift from insurance executive Arkley, the USC Marshall School of Business will transform the risk management program into an institute bearing his name and will enhance the program to graduate new leaders in risk management.
Dean's Dialogue: A Conversation with Marc Benioff
Dean Geoff Garrett sat down with Marshall alum Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, to discuss everything from the great post-pandemic re-set to new ways of managing, to the importance of planting trees.
Patti Roskill on Leadership and Giving Back
Marshall alumna Roskill is the CFO of Bloomberg LP., a member of Marshall’s Board of Councilors, a donor, and a Trojan parent.
Leadership in Challenging Times
USC Marshall convenes alumnae leaders in discussion of leadership in changing times in sixth annual International Women’s Day event.
BOARD OF COUNCILORS
Board of Councilors
The Board of Councilors is an advisory board that supports USC Marshall’s continuous drive for excellence as a global leader in business education. Board members bring deep professional expertise and experience from varied personal backgrounds, industries, and geographies around the globe, serve as key advisors and ambassadors for the School, share strategic advice and counsel with the Dean and senior leadership, and provide philanthropic support to ensure that the School thrives.
Joe Ucuzoglu is the Deloitte Global CEO leading the largest professional services organization in the world. He frequently speaks on a broad range of current issues facing the business community. Joe received a BS in accounting from USC Leventhal.
Joe Allanson is Chair of the USC Leventhal Board of Councilors and served as the Executive Vice President of Finance at Salesforce until his retirement in August 2024. He specializes in corporate sustainability reporting and financial accounting. An alumnus of Santa Clara University, he was named the accounting department’s 2024 alumnus of the year. Additionally, he is a member of the University of San Francisco’s board of trustees, and both of his children are USC graduates.
An Indonesian citizen, born in 1986, he is responsible for leading the Goto Company's on-demand business (Gojek). Kevin is also serving as the President Commissioner of Goto Financial and the President Director of PT PAB. Kevin sets the direction for all Gojek’s services, product development, financial sustainability and operational improvements.
DEAN'S CABINET
Rahsan Akbulut
Associate Vice Dean for MS Programs
Rahsan Akbulut is an Associate Professor of Clinical Finance & Business Economics. She is also serving as the Associate Vice Dean for MS Programs and the Academic Director of the MBA.PM Program.. Rahsan previously served as Academic Director of the MS Finance Program. Her teaching focuses on Microeconomics. She is also a recipient of the Golden Apple Teaching Award.
Sara Bamossy
Chief Marketing Officer and Associate Dean Marketing & Communications
Sara is a marketing strategist and creative leader; previously, she ran an ad agency as a CSO and CEO. She spent her agency years driving growth for the world’s largest brands including Toyota, P&G, PepsiCo, Roche, Microsoft, Netflix, and Westfield. Her campaigns have won Cannes Lions, Effies, and Chiat awards.
Cathy Bindewald
Chief Information Officer and Chair of the Operational Cabinet
Cathy Bindewald came to USC from Ohio State University, where she served in various leadership roles, including Chief Information Officer for the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Director of IT Strategic Planning and Communications. Before joining Ohio State, Cathy was an IT consultant for AMS, and she began her career in the State of South Carolina specializing in children's policy for the Governor and Legislature.
BOARD OF LEADERS
Board of Leaders
The USC Marshall Board of Leaders is comprised of distinguished business leaders and other accomplished individuals. Board members are selected based on eminent professional or personal achievement, personal interest in business, and demonstrated ability and history of helping USC Marshall further its mission to prepare the leaders of the future.
CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD
Corporate Advisory Board
The USC Marshall Corporate Advisory Board is comprised of senior level executives from major corporations from around the world. Their purpose is to support the research and education mission at Marshall. The CAB serves as a crucial link between the school and the international corporate business community and provides input on the strategic direction of the school.
DEANS' ALUMNI COUNCIL
Deans' Alumni Council
The Deans' Alumni Council (DAC) is comprised of dedicated alumni volunteer leaders who serve as representative voices and ambassadors of the school within the global Marshall Community. This working advisory council for the dean helps guide annual programming and initiatives that advance the school’s strategic vision, including business networking and fostering a strong culture of philanthropy.
