Getting to the Top - CEOs at the Top November 13, 2008

UCLA Anderson School of Management in association with Kathryn Ullrich Associates, Inc. present a program entitled "Getting to the Top - CEOs at the Top"

Do you aspire to become President or CEO of a company? What skills or background do you need to learn before you get there? What can you expect once in that role? CEOs with careers in starting and running multiple successful companies will share their tips and best practices for advancing to the role within a company, including:

* What leadership or management skills helped these executives move up the career ladder?
* What disciplines are important to master for roles at the top?
* What mistakes provided the most learning to these executives?
* What advice have mentors shared that led to promotions and success in the top role?
* What practices have these executives learned for working effectively with a board of directors?

Anyone who is interested in pursuing the flexible, challenging, rewarding career path of a CEO should attend this event.

Featured panelists:
* Gregory Andrews, CEO of Macquarie Americas Parking
* Bear Barnes, Chief Shoe Seller of TOMS Shoes
* Tim Pulido, President of Mimi's Cafe, a division of Bob Evans Farms
* Ella Williams, CEO of Aegir Engineering & Technical Services
* Moderator: Kathy Ullrich, Executive Recruiter at Kathryn Ullrich Associates Inc.

UCLA Anderson and Stanford GSB Alumni - $30 in advance. All others - $45 in advance. Additional $15 for door registration.

Official Website: http://www.GettingToTheTop.com