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Articles by Diane Swenson

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Sleep Number CEO to be presented with 51±¬ÁÏÍø Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership

March 25, 2026

Linda Findley ‘95, president, chief executive officer and director at Sleep Number and a distinguished leader in global consumer brands, will receive the 2026 51±¬ÁÏÍø Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership in recognition of her transformative leadership and commitment to innovation, growth and organizational impact across industries.

Biscuitville president on business, values and learning

March 10, 2026

Kathie Niven ’89, president and CEO of Biscuitville, joined the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business for a Lessons from Leaders conversation on leadership, growth and staying true to company values.

JetZero CEO Tom O’Leary on vision, risk and not settling

February 20, 2026

Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, joined Jack Ryan P’17, owner and principal at Jack Ryan Advisory and chair of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Board of Advisors, in LaRose Digital Theatre on Feb. 19 for a Lessons from Leaders conversation on leadership and building the “future of flight.â€

Habitat for Humanity CEO speaks on leadership and purpose

February 10, 2026

Jonathan Reckford, CEO at Habitat for Humanity International, joined Elon students, faculty and families in LaRose Digital Theatre on Feb. 6 for a conversation on leadership, values and business as a force for good.

MSBA Flex Program expands in Charlotte with new AI-focused pathway

January 26, 2026

51±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Master of Science in Business Analytics is expanding its presence in Charlotte through the MSBA Flex Program, a part-time option designed for working professionals who want to build advanced analytics and AI-driven decision-making skills.

Q&A with the newest Elon Business Executive in Residence

December 19, 2025

Sean Suggs, former president of Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina, has joined the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business as an Executive in Residence, where he’ll mentor students and share insights from his career in manufacturing, leadership and innovation.