Executive Speaker Series 2026

What is it actually like to be a leader at the top of your industry? How do you navigate changes as you move up in your career? And what does it look like to start that journey as a first-generation college student at DePaul juggling career, finances and family?  

These are the kinds of questions we’ll dive into in this year’s Executive Speaker Series. 

Guest: Cory Gunderson (BUS ’91), COO of Protiviti  

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 

Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.  

Location: DePaul Center Room 8005, 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 

About Cory  

Cory Gunderson (BUS ’91) is the COO of Protiviti, where he was one of the firm’s founding members. He is also a staunch supporter of fellow first-generation college students at DePaul and other institutions.  

What to expect  

Here’s what to expect from the event:  

• An intimate, “fireside chat” style conversation between Cory and Dean Sulin Ba  
• The chance to ask Cory your questions about careers, leadership, and more  
• The chance to hear directly from a leader at the top of his field who started his career in your shoes