The VIP Distinguished Speakers Series is excited to welcome back an alumnus of the McCombs School of Business, CEO of Ghirardelli Chocolate Martin Thompson. The event will be Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the South SAC Ballroom.

Marty Thompson is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company and is responsible for Ghirardelli’s day-to-day operations as well as company strategy and direction. Marty was appointed to this position effective May 1, 2011. Marty began his Ghirardelli career in April 2004 as Vice President and Head of Sales.

The VIP Distinguished Speaker Series involves inviting C-Level executives from companies all over the nation to come and speak to the students, faculty, and staff at UT Austin. These executives share their Views, Insights, and Perspectives with everyone in attendance.  VIP Events are truly one-of-a-kind when compared to all other undergraduate programs in the nation! For more information visit: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/Calendars/Speakers/Speaker-Series.aspx.

Make sure to arrive about 15 minutes early in order to secure a seat, as these events tend to fill up fast.