Wednesdays with WashU: George Zimmer, AB '70

Name: Wednesdays with WashU: George Zimmer, AB '70
Start: 2021-03-24T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2021-03-24

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4 PM

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On Wednesday, March 24, join Chancellor Andrew D. Martin for a conversation with George Zimmer, AB '70. Zimmer and Chancellor Martin will discuss conscious capitalism, Zimmer's commitment to servant leadership as an effective business model, and his tenure leading Men's Wearhouse. Following the discussion, Hillary Anger Elfenbein, John K. Wallace, Jr. and Ellen A. Wallace Distinguished Professor and Professor of Organizational Behavior, will host a live Q&A session with Mr. Zimmer.

The webinar will be hosted on Zoom. If you have a Zoom account, please register with the email address linked to your account.

This event will be streamed live on our Washington University Alumni Association YouTube Channel.

Event Details

Event Type

Lectures & Presentations

Topic

Business & Entrepreneurship

Website

https://wustl.advancementform.com/eve...

Department

University Advancement

Event Contact

Mollie Corum | mollie.corum@wustl.edu

Speaker Information

Zimmer is chairman, CEO and founder of Generation Tux, an online rental platform for tuxedos and suits. He is also the founder, former CEO and chairman of Men’s Wearhouse—the largest retailer of men’s tailored suit and dress-casual clothing in the U.S. and Canada. George serves on the board of directors for the Institute of Noetic Sciences and the Oakland Zoo. He graduated from Washington University in 1970 with a degree in economics.