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MBA Alumni Lunch & Learn Series

The MBA Alumni Lunch & Learn Series features influential business leaders who bring local and global perspectives on industry trends. We invite you to hear exclusive career stories and learnings alongside Terry MBA alumni. Registration is required due to limited seating.

Event Details

Agenda

Lunch and Networking:
11:30 a.m.-Noon

Program:
Noon-1 p.m.

Ticket Price

$30 (registration required)

Location

Terry Executive Education Center
Second Floor, Lobby Level
3475 Lenox Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30326, United States

Parking

Complimentary parking in the Live Oak Square deck on Kingsboro Road. Kingsboro intersects with Lenox Road one block south of Peachtree Road. Walkway access to the building is on parking level 4.

Interested in hearing from past MBA Lunch & Learn Speakers?

Contact

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  • Alumni Relations Officer, Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Next Speaker

October 16, 2025
Jay Ferro

Jay Ferro

EVP, Chief Information, Technology, and Product Officer at Clario

Jay Ferro is an award-winning technology leader who works with diverse global corporations to accelerate growth, improve profitability and achieve exceptional results. He serves as chief information, technology and product officer for Clario, a global data and technology company that minimizes risk and uncertainty in clinical trials.

Before Clario, Jay was an information and technology executive for several companies, including The QUIKRETE Companies, Rackspace, TransPerfect, EarthLink and the American Cancer Society, where he led a historic digital transformation and guided the consolidation of 12 independent companies into one global entity.

Ferro started his career at American International Group (AIG) in 2003 as director of IT strategic planning and left as chief information officer for AIG Aerospace and AIG Personal Lines.

Ferro is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer and has been featured in publications, including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review and CIO magazine.

In addition to his professional work, he serves on multiple community boards, including Catholic Charities of Atlanta and Inspiredu.

Ferro earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1996 and an MBA in 2003 from the University of Georgia. He lives in Atlanta with his three sons.

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