Sept. 24: Starbucks executive explores risk management in WSU Walton Lecture

Steve Legg, director of risk management of Starbucks Coffee Company, will present “Lattes and Risk Management,” 5-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, in the Carson College of Business, Todd 130, on the Washington State University Pullman campus.

The presentation is the 26th annual Walton Lecture, free to the public.

Legg is responsible for global corporate property, casualty insurance and risk financing. He will speak about navigating the increasingly complex risk universe, making sound risk management decisions and preparing for a successful career in the industry.

The lecture is hosted by the WSU Carson College of Business’ Department of Finance and Management Science. For more information, contact Professor Michael McNamara, 509-335-5632, mjmcnam@wsu.edu.

By Communications staff, Washington State University

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