On January 24, 2019, Orange County School of the Arts brought together four top marketing executives from major Southern California lifestyle brands to connect with OCSA students and leaders of the business community. Respected Orange County Business Journal Publisher and CEO Richard Reisman moderated the conversation between talented business leaders Marisa Thalberg, global chief brand officer, Taco Bell; Dean Evans, chief marketing officer, Hyundai; Doug Palladini, global brand president, Vans; and Lisa Licht, former chief marketing officer, Live Nation Entertainment. Part of the "Creators & Innovators Series," this event titled "Brand Innovators" was designed to provide a vehicle for students and the business community to engage in thought-provoking conversations and learn from influential and accomplished leaders.
The event caught the attention of Forbes magazine. Read the full story and an interview with Marisa Thalberg here.