This year, Hofstra University is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its recognition of the business school as a distinct entity within the University, hence “Zarb at 50.” One of the anniversary events comprised well-attended videotaped presentations by President Rabinowitz and five distinguished alumni, followed by a reception.

We are making the videos available in three ways: (1) We are posting 6 separate videos over the next couple of weeks that are divided by speaker. (2) At the Hofstra YouTube channel, a special playlist with each of the separate presentations is available. (3) At the Hofstra YouTube channel is the entire 1.5 hour event in one video.

Zarb at 50 (4): Presentation by Julio A. Portalatin, Distinguished Alumnus

Today, we are highlighting the presentation by Mr. Julio A. Portalatin, a Hofstra BBA in Management (who has also received an honorary doctorate from Hofstra), who is president and chief executive of Mercer LLC, a leading global consulting firm that helps clients advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset – their people.

He leads 20,000+ employees who support clients in 140+ nations. Under his leadership, Mercer has expanded into emerging markets and grown investments to $135 billion in managed assets. Vault.corn has ranked Mercer the No. 1 HR consultancy for 10 consecutive years and Forbes ranked it as one of the Best American Employers in 2015. Before joining Mercer in 2012, Mr. Portalatin spent 20 years at American International Group (AIG), where he held many global senior positions, including his last role as president and CEO of the Growth Economies.