John Sculley discusses careers at two of the world’s largest companies in special luncheon presentation
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Former Apple CEO and Pepsi Marketing VP, entrepreneur and investor John Sculley discussed his career highlights and insights during the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ second Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series luncheon of the season. Mr. Sculley was interviewed by Jeffrey Stoops, Kravis Center Board member and President and CEO of SBA Communications Corporation, on Wednesday, January 11 in the Kravis Center’s Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion.
Jane Mitchell, Corporate Partners Executive Committee Chair and Kravis Center Board member, welcomed more than 160 Corporate Partner members and guests to the luncheon. She began with a special thank you to CIBC, represented by Gina Sabean, Managing Director, who generously sponsored the event. She also recognized West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James, Kravis Center CEO Diane Quinn, Kravis Center Board Chair Sherry Barrat and the Kravis Center’s Board and Life Trustees in attendance. Ms. Mitchell also introduced a milestone anniversary video, recapping the Center’s last 30 years.
“It is my pleasure to welcome you to our second Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series during our 30th Anniversary season,” said Ms. Mitchell. “Today we celebrate you – our Corporate Partner members. Thank you for your belief in what we do and for building awareness of the Kravis Center in the business community. Since the Kravis Center has opened, over 3 million students have come through our doors to experience the Center’s arts education programs and the magic of live performances. Your generous support enables us to continue to serve these students every year.”
Mr. Sculley discussed his time at Pepsi in the 1970s when the cola brand became known for its marketing innovations of the first 2 liter plastic bottle and The Pepsi Challenge advertising campaign. During his decade as CEO at Apple, the Macintosh was created by Steve Jobs, launched with the now famous 1984 Super Bowl commercial, and by 1992 had become the largest-selling PC in the world. Mr. Sculley also shared lessons he learned while leading two of the world’s most popular brand name companies.
Kravis Center Corporate Partners members are the corporate and professional leaders in Palm Beach County whose mission is to support and enable the Kravis Center to continue its extensive educational and community outreach programs. Corporate Partners membership offers this dynamic group of business leaders the opportunity to act as an integral part of the Kravis Center.
There are many benefits to being a Corporate Partner. This Business Speaker Series brings in a high caliber of speakers with a wide range of business topics. In addition, members are invited to special events as well as priority ticketing for performances. Corporate Partners members help to ensure the Kravis Center continues in a strong position for the future.
For more information about the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts please visit kravis.org.
To inquire about the Kravis Center’s Corporate Partners membership, visit kravis.org/corporate or call Ali Rehm at 561.651.4297.
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