The Executive Leadership Forum was created to serve as a venue for sharing practical business knowledge. Select leaders from the business community are invited to engage in a dialogue regarding their perspectives on leadership and the everyday challenges they face.
The fourth guest to the Executive Leadership Forum is Gary J. Spulak, president of Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc (EAH). In this role Spulak develops and manages the strategic initiatives of Embraer’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
Spulak, MBA ’80, will sit with students and faculty for a conversation on “Spotting and Nurturing Great Organizational Talent” on:
Spulak, MBA ’80, will sit with students and faculty for a conversation on “Spotting and Nurturing Great Organizational Talent” on:
Monday, March 28th, 2011
Andreas Hall Meeting Room 111
Forum: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Spulak began his career with Embraer in 1983 as vice president of Product Support and Information Technology where he developed and directed the infrastructure to support the successful Bandeirante and Brasilia commercial aircraft in North America. In 1991 he was named executive vice president assuming additional responsibility for customer technical assistance, training and the administrative areas of the company including direct participation in efforts to develop and launch the ERJ 145 regional jet. Embraer has become one of the top three largest aircraft manufacturers in the world by focusing on specific market segments with high growth potential in commercial, defense, and executive aviation.
To learn more visit: www.embraer.com
In addition, Spulak is actively involved in a host of civic and business organizations such as:
- - Enterprise Florida, Inc. (Board member)
- - Aerospace Industry Association’s Board of Governors (member)
- - Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce (Board of advisors)
- - International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (former BOD)
- - Space Florida (former Vice Chairman of the Board)
Born in New York City, Spulak received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Barry University, where he was recognized in 2010 as a Distinguished Alumnus. He began his professional career with Federated Department Stores developing cross division IT solutions and later joined the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse as a management consultant specializing in manufacturing, industrial engineering, retailing, distribution and real estate.
Limited space: Please RSVP to Salome Antezana santezana@mail.barry.edu or call 305.899.3533