Executive Fellows Biographies
Z. Paul Akian ‘64
Technologist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Kris Amplo ‘00
President and Owner
JC Steel Erectors Corp.
Ted Candella ’94, ’95
Managing Director
Merrill Lynch
Sharon Cunningham ’90, CFP
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
James Demitrieus ’70
Managing Director
Jameson Associates LTD
Former CEO
Eyelock
David Golub ‘83
President
Golub Consulting Solutions
Clifford Friedman ’87
Managing Director
Northwell Health
Nicholas Iadevaio MBA ‘00
Former Corporate Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader
L’Oréal Groupe
Diane McNeal ‘81
Chief Executive Officer
Dynamic Financial Strategies
Humera Qazi ‘93
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
Lisa Scheps MBA ‘09
Vice President, DTC Activation, Luxe Division
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Joshua Shek MS ’11, MBA ‘12
Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
Ron Staffieri ’71, ’76
Former CEO
Vincent Tizzio ‘89
CEO
Axis Capital
Quotes/Intentions
On Leadership: “Effective leadership is about inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and communicating a clear vision while remaining open to feedback.”
On Giving Back: “My journey has taught me the value of mentorship. I’m eager to share my experiences and support young professionals as they navigate their paths.”
On Reinvention: “After decades in leadership roles, I discovered the power of reinvention—transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and learning.”
On the Importance of Mentorship: “I owe much of my success to the mentors who shaped my journey. It’s my turn to be that guiding light for others.”
On Community and Family: “Family is my greatest achievement. Balancing my personal and professional life has always been a priority, and my children inspire me every day.”
On Personal Growth: “Curiosity is key to personal and professional growth. Embracing new ideas and perspectives can lead to extraordinary opportunities.”