The Boston University School of Hospitality Administration Dean's Distinguished Series presents an outstanding line-up of influential C-Suite executives, representing the various avenues of the hospitality business. These leaders join in conversation with Dean Arun Upneja about the innovations and trends that will shape the future of the industry.

About the Speaker: Marc Bruno, Chief Operating Officer, Aramark

For almost three decades, Marc Bruno has been a leader at Aramark, joining the company in 1993 while still a student at Cornell University, and then taking on roles of increasing responsibility, leading to his current role as Chief Operating Officer of the $17-billion company’s U.S. food and facilities business.

Among his most impressive accomplishments is serving as the leader of Aramark’s Olympic projects, for which the company has served as the dining and catering services provider for 16 Olympic Games. His involvement with the project spans six Olympic Games, dating back to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.  

From 2009-2013, Mr. Bruno served as president of Aramark’s Sports & Entertainment division and was named COO in 2014. In 2010, Sports Business Journal named him to its annual global list of “Forty Under 40,” recognizing the best and brightest young executives in the sports business industry.  

Mr. Bruno serves on the board of directors of United Rentals and Special Olympics of Pennsylvania and is Vice Chair of the Board for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. 

Directions

The event will be held in the SHA Auditorium on the 1st Floor of 928 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215 and streamed online for those unable to attend in person.