David
Brandon, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Michigan
and former CEO of Domino’s Pizza, was the featured speaker at The KeyBank
Global Leaders Forum, presented by The University of Toledo College of Business
and Innovation (COBI). The theme was “Leading Change in a Chaotic Environment.”
“The
KeyBank Global Leaders Forum provides a wonderful opportunity for our local
business owners and leaders to hear from someone like Mr. Brandon, who has been
a strong leader in both business and educational arenas,” states Jim Hoffman,
KeyBank President. “It’s part of our vision at KeyBank to help our community,
and our businesses, thrive.”
“The
University of Toledo College of Business and Innovation was extremely pleased
to again partner with KeyBank to present another Global Leaders Forum,” notes
Dr. Thomas Sharkey, COBI Interim Dean. “Mr. Brandon’s business acumen and management skills across
several venues make him a superb choice to speak to the Toledo regional
business community about leadership in these challenging times.”
Prior
to joining the UM athletic department in March 2010, Brandon served as chairman
and chief executive officer of Ann Arbor-based Domino’s Pizza, Inc. for 11
years, leading the company to the largest IPO of a restaurant company in
history. He continues to serve as non-executive chairman at Domino’s. He also
serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Herman Miller, DTE Energy and
Kaydon Corporation.
KeyBank
and COBI presented the first Global Leaders Forum in 2008, which featured
former secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department John Snow. The Global
Leadership Forum was created to bring noteworthy speakers to address the Toledo
community, and to provide an environment for regional business leaders to talk
about contemporary issues, discuss current leadership topics and explore trends.
During
his visit, Brandon also participated in a private discussion with several UT business
students.
