Outside Event: Explore Careers in Economics – Seminar Series with Pete Kingma
Economics opens doors to careers you might not expect—from business and consulting to data science and beyond. Exploring Careers in Business, Economics and Consulting Seminar Series is an opportunity to:
- Hear from industry professionals and alumni
- Learn what skills employers value
- Explore diverse career paths in economics
Speaker:
Pete Kingma, Americas EY-Parthenon Working Capital Leader, Ernst & Young LLP
As the Americas working capital leader for EY Parthenon, Peter Kingma works across a variety of sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defense, healthcare, retail and consumer products. He advises business leaders on how to optimize the management of cash, leading to well over $25 billion of value creation for his clients.
Peter is a regular contributor to leading business publications and podcasts, and often speaks at industry events about his areas of expertise. His clients bring him in to lead planning sessions, consult with management teams, and present to their boards of directors. Peter, who has a BS degree in economics from Purdue University, lives in Chicago and Columbia, Missouri. He recently published his first book, Cash is King: Maintain Liquidity, Build Capital, and Prepare Your Business for Every Opportunity
Who Can Join:
This seminar series is open to the public, as seating permits, and students in enrolled in the following principles courses should pre-register for the event using the Brightspace interface:? Brightspace Link:
- ECON 21000 – Principles of Economics
- ECON 25100 – Microeconomics / Honors
- ECON 25200 – Macroeconomics