Atlantic City, N.J. — The president and CEO of the North American arm of one of the most iconic Italian footwear and sportswear brands in the world will be the School of Business Dean’s Distinguished Guest Speaker on March 26.

Bryan Poerner, a 2000 Stockton University graduate, leads Diadora US and he will speak starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room at Stockton Atlantic City. Before taking the helm at Diadora US, Poerner gained experience working at PUMA for more than 15 years through roles spanning from specialty sales and national accounts leadership.

The Lacey Township native ran for the university’s cross country team and at one point held the school record in the steeplechase.

The event is free but registration is required to attend.

Read more about Poerner’s journey to Diadora and what he learned at Stockton.