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In an era where consumers, employees, and communities expect more from the organizations that shape our world, corporate social responsibility has become a defining pillar of modern leadership. This dynamic, moderated conversation brings together two influential business figures鈥擩on Ledecky, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-owner of the New York Islanders, and Gene McCarthy, renowned footwear executive and former President & CEO of ASICS Americas and Timberland鈥攆or a candid and forward-looking discussion on the evolving role of purpose in business.

From building values-driven cultures to integrating social impact into strategy, Ledecky and McCarthy will explore how leaders can move beyond 鈥渃hecking the box鈥� to authentically embed responsibility into the DNA of an organization. Drawing on decades of experience across sports, global retail, and brand transformation, they鈥檒l examine the intersection of profitability and purpose, the imperative of ethical leadership, and the expectations of the next generation of consumers and workers.

All are welcome to attend a reception following the discussion; .

This event is sponsored by the Hagedorn Lectureship on Corporate and Social Responsibility. For more information, please contact events@adelphi.edu.听

About the Speakers

Gene McCarthy

Moderator

Chairman, Board Member, CEO, and Author

Gene McCarthy has had a distinguished career spanning executive roles in the athletic and outdoor industries at iconic brands like ASICS, Under Armour, Nike, and Reebok. As the former President and CEO of ASICS America, Gene brings a wealth of experience and insights. During his tenure at Nike, Gene spent several years as the Director of Sales for The Jordan Brand, tasked with the high-stakes challenge of reimagining the brand鈥檚 identity and commercial strategy after sales faltered following Michael Jordan鈥檚 retirement from the NBA.

Currently, Gene is the Founder & CEO of Top League Advisory. He also has served on various boards and has authored a book titled 鈥淐hasing Four. A Personal History of Work and Play.鈥� As a former All-American athlete, Gene credits his leadership philosophy to the lessons in teamwork and tenacity he learned during his early days of elite competition.

Jon Ledecky

Speaker

Owner, New York Islanders

Jon Ledecky is co-owner of the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League and the Bridgeport Islanders in the American Hockey League. Jon鈥檚 partnership also owns the award-winning UBS Arena.

Jon founded U.S. Office Products in 1994, and by 1998 the company had become the fastest entrant ever in the history of the Fortune 500. U.S. Office Products owned Mail Boxes, Etc. (now the UPS Store) and several other national brands. Jon has been the founder, co-founder or early stage investor in over 20 companies that eventually became publicly traded.

Jon Ledecky鈥檚 first foray into professional sports ownership occurred in 1999 when, with partner Ted Leonsis, he bought the Washington Capitals and an interest in the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. Jon later sold his partnership interest and started a foundation that dedicated itself to the education of children in Boston, New York and Washington. Jon continues this work today in the greater New York metropolitan area through the New York Islanders Children鈥檚 Foundation.

Jon Ledecky is an honors graduate of Harvard College and also graduated from Harvard Business School. He received an Honorary Doctoral Degree from George Washington University. He has been a director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Commission on Entrepreneurship. Jon is also the proud uncle of record-setting swimmer Katie Ledecky, the most decorated American female Olympian of all time with 14 medals.