CEO at Smith
Each year, the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business brings in top CEOs to speak in the CEO at Smith speaker series. Follow online at #CEOatSmith.
Recent Event
Bennie F. Johnson
Chief Executive Officer, American Marketing Association
February 13, 2024
Bennie F. Johnson is the CEO of the American Marketing Association (AMA), the world’s largest community-based marketing professional collective. Trusted by marketing and sales professionals in 70+ cities and 320+ college campuses, the AMA provides its members with insight into cutting-edge marketing trends and research.
Fascinated by the connection between marketing, technology, education and art, Johnson has dedicated his leadership impact to institutions and organizations across the United States. He currently serves on the Board of Overseers for Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, as a trustee of the Smithsonian Archives of American Art and as a special advisor to the People’s Graphic Design Archive.
With experience in so many different fields, such as strategic marketing and brand management, Johnson is committed to creating new opportunities for businesses to grow and create engagement. Until recently, he served as the Executive Director for the American Institute of Graphic Arts, where membership grew to over 18,000+ members under his guidance.
Past Events
2024
AMA CEO Bennie F. Johnson's Insights: AI, Data Privacy, & Career Growth in Marketing
2023
L3Harris CEO Shares Leadership Lessons During ‘CEO at Smith’ Event
2020
EY CEO on How to Build, Think and Be in the New Economy
2019
How do toys stay relevant? Richard Dickson ’90 explains Mattel's philosophy
2018
Tools for Success from the Stanley Black & Decker CEO
CEO at Smith: Deloitte CEO, Cathy Engelbert
2017
CEO at Smith: Kees Kruythoff, Unilever
2016
CEO at Smith: Arne Sorenson, Marriott International, Inc.
CEO at Smith: Bill McDermott, SAP
2015
CEO at Smith: Barry Salzberg, Deloitte
CEO at Smith: Indra Nooyi, Pepsico
CEO at Smith: Wes Bush, Northrop Grumman
2013
CEO at Smith: Kelly King, BB&T
CareFirst CEO Encourages Students to Find Their Purpose
B. Muthuraman Concludes CEO at Smith Speaker Series
Be Ninja Innovators, Revive the Economy: Top Strategist to Smith Students
Spring CEO at Smith Launches with ATK Defense President
2012
Loveman Speaks at Final 2011-12 CEO at Smith Event
Goodwill CEO Offers Insight Into Running a Social Enterprise
Siemens CEO Delivers CEO at Smith Presentation
David Williams Speaks at CEO at Smith
C.E. Andrews Dispels Business Myths at First CEO at Smith of Spring Semester
2011
David Rubenstein speaks at Smith School as final CEO in the 2010-11 CEO at Smith Speaker Series
CEO at Smith: Al Carey, CEO, PepsiCo Americas Beverages
McCormick CEO spices up the CEO at Smith Speaker Series
PwC's Bob Moritz Kicks Off CEO at Smith Speaker Series with Record Attendance
CEO at Smith Hosts Pradman Kaul, Hughes Communications, Inc.
Ted Leonsis Visits the Smith School As Part of the CEO at Smith Speaker Series
2010
KPMG Chairman and CEO John Veihmeyer dispenses invaluable advice for students at CEO at Smith
CEO at Smith Features SAIC's Walter Havenstein
Ravens President Dick Cass Talks to Students About Running a Football Organization
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines Helped put the “Friendly” in Friendly Skies
2009
Washington Post CEO Don Graham: Warren Buffett and The Washington Post Company