Linda McMahon, co-founder and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, will host a series at Sacred Heart University on women in leadership titled “Women Can Have it All.” Her daughter, Stephanie McMahon, will be the initial speaker at Sacred Heart University”™s Schine Auditorium in Fairfield, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Stephanie McMahon is chief brand officer of Stamford-based entertainment empire WWE, which was founded by her parents, Vince and Linda McMahon.
The program, sponsored by the John F. Welch College of Business, will feature guest speakers who have had an impact in business. It will include conversations with women leaders across a variety of sectors and will be moderated by Linda McMahon, who is also a Sacred Heart University trustee.
“As an entrepreneur with a storied legacy for building an international enterprise, Linda McMahon brings tremendous knowledge and experience to impart to young women preparing for their professional lives and those who have begun their careers,” said John J. Petillo, president of Sacred Heart University.
Stephanie McMahon was named chief brand officer of WWE in December 2013 and is responsible for leading efforts to further enhance its brand reputation. She works with WWE”™s business units to support growth initiatives. She is the primary spokesperson for WWE”™s key community initiatives, such as “Be a STAR,” WWE”™s anti-bullying program.
Details on future speakers were not available.
