David Bennett

David Bennett is a Professor of Management & Leadership, as well as the Director of Outreach for the College of Business at California State University San Marcos, where he teaches Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Career Development and is the co-founder of “In The Executive Chair” class. He did his undergraduate work at Northwestern University and his graduate work at Harvard Graduate School of Business. He has over 25 years of experience as a senior executive at Pepsico, Marriott and Mail Boxes, Etc. Worldwide. He has a thorough background in all business disciplines with emphasis in strategic planning, organizational structure, organizational culture, national/ international expansion and strategic leadership. He has served on over 18 Boards of Directors/ Advisors and currently serves on five, as well as the Advisory Board for the College of Business. He speaks publicly on leadership and is involved in numerous business/ community associations throughout Southern California, one of which is the locally renowned Chairmens RoundTable whose membership is made up of a select group of 43 retired CEO’s or Board Chairmen who mentor struggling companies. He has been an honorary faculty member at Michigan State University and Washington State University. He is a founding member of the Center for Leadership Innovation and Mentorship Building (CLIMB) and the founder of The Executive Mentoring Program for the College of Business.