Overview:
During the past decade, the Wharton School has built a wide array of leadership learning opportunities in response to the intensifying demand for leadership coming from firms and institutions in the U.S. and abroad. The learning experience now includes core courses on leadership for all undergraduate and MBA students, leadership ventures for students and alumni, leadership conferences for the public, and leadership research for the faculty. To ensure the continued evolution and expansion of these leadership initiatives, the Center established the Wharton Leadership Advisory Board in 2004. The advisory board engages with both faculty and students and provides advice on evolving, innovating, and expanding the Wharton School's leadership initiatives.

Creation:
Spearheaded by Todd Thomson, the Wharton Leadership Advisory Board has been assembled to provide an essential link between the Wharton community and the foremost leaders in business, public service, government, entertainment, and sports. Todd has provided substantial time and financial support to bring the board to life (including his personal recruitment of its members).

Meetings:
The fifth meeting of the board took place in February 2008. The next board meeting will be held in late fall of 2008.