A Test for Our Time: Crisis Leadership in the Next NormalThursday, March 2, 2-3 p.m. EST
Almost every day we hear stories about people who have accomplished extraordinary things in their lives. What we may not realize is how often these people started out in mundane ways, seeming unlikely to succeed. Allen Plummer M.B.A. '06 will lead an informal Q&A conversation with Stephen Tang ’82 as he shares his advice and expertise on how to overcome crises, motivate others and be collaborative and innovative in today’s hybrid workplace.
This event is part of William & Mary's Professional Development Week (February 27-March 3). All week long the W&M community will focus on celebrating our W&M network and professional affinities. No matter what stage of your career you are in, don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with and leverage your lifelong W&M network for professional success! #OneTribeOneNetwork
Speaker:
Stephen Tang ’82
A respected business leader, innovation seeker and commentator, Tang most recently served as president and CEO of OraSure Technologies, Inc. from 2018 to 2022. Tang also served as president and CEO of the University City Science Center — the nation’s first and largest urban research park in Philadelphia — and was a senior executive with Olympus America, at the helm of its Life Science Group of businesses. Prior to that, he was an energy technology entrepreneur and a senior executive at two leading global management consulting firms. Tang is also a respected commentator — his op-ed pieces have been published in The Wall Street Journal, The Hill, Philadelphia Inquirer and Morning Call (Allentown, PA). Tang is currently writing a book with the working title “A Test for Our Time: Crisis Leadership for the Next Normal.” In his business career, he has held the titles of chairman of the board, chief executive officer and founder/owner for 33 combined years.
Allen Plummer MBA ’06
Allen Plummer is the global head of content for private equity firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), where he oversees the strategy, execution, and quality of marketing and communication content across business lines and regions around the world. Throughout his 25-year career, Allen has held multiple roles at index fund giant Vanguard, including head of content and creative for the company's institutional business, as well as head of social media, and multiple marketing and client-facing roles. Allen began his career as a financial journalist and ghostwriter, writing for Bloomberg, Morningstar, the Motley Fool, and several trade publications for advisors and RIAs. He’s also authored and ghostwritten five books about business and finance. Allen received his MBA from William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business and has a BA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He also holds multiple FINRA licenses, including the Series 7, 63 and 24.
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