Outside Event: Mitch Daniels School of Business Executive Forum

The Executive Forum is open to the public, as seating permits, and provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas and discussion of topics and issues facing business and management.

Mary Kralis Hoppe is a Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Director at PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income. With over 35 years in the investment industry, Mary has spent the last 13 years at PIMCO acting as an “advisor to the advisor,” partnering with leading wealth management teams and RIAs in the Boston area to deliver PIMCO’s investment insights and help shape their decision-making. Her work blends client strategy, macroeconomic education, and deep investment research—bringing both precision and perspective to those navigating complex financial landscapes.

A proud 1988 graduate of Purdue University’s School of Management—now the Mitch Daniels School of Business—Mary credits much of her professional foundation to the leadership opportunities she embraced on campus. She was a member and Vice President of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Also a member of the School of Management Council, she co-founded and led Purdue’s first-ever Krannert Case Competition under the mentorship of the trailblazing Barbara Doster, who showed her firsthand that women can lead and do anything. Mary’s loyalty to Purdue runs deep. An Indiana native, she is one of nine siblings who are Boilermakers, part of a proud extended family with 20 Purdue alumni around the Thanksgiving table. Her story is a testament to the power of hard work, mentorship, and a world-class education in shaping a fulfilling and impactful career.

Mary resides in Newton, MA with her husband, Ted, where they raised their two children, Teddy and Elizabeth. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, the peloton and pretty much any outdoor activity.

LOCATION:  Krannert 140