From left: Matthew O'Connor, dean of the School of Business, Mark Bertolini, president of Aetna, and President John L. Lahey

The Business Leader Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding businessmen and women who have made significant and enduring contributions to their business and industry through extraordinary leadership. Sponsored by the School of Business, the program educates and motivates students by bringing the honorees to campus in order to share their unique backgrounds and experiences, discuss their careers and give advice for success.

2009 Business Leader Hall of Fame
This year's inductee is Mark Bertolini, president of Aetna. He was inducted during an awards program and dinner held on April 30 at the New Haven Lawn Club.

The School of Business also presented its Outstanding Business Alumni Award to Sharon Porter MBA ‘97 of Bristol-Myers Squibb and Tim Ludwig ’98 of Mass Mutual.

Past Business Leader Hall of Fame Inductees
2008
John Antonino ’70
Mary-Jane Foster JD ’95

2007
Carlton L. Highsmith
Shepherd Paul Murray
Ian Charles Murray
Herbert H. Pearce

2006
Kenneth T. Neilson
Edward Netter
Muriel Siebert
William G. Spears

2005
William A. Bayne Jr. ’81
Donald P. Calcagnini
Gabriel Ferrucci

2004
Constantine S. Macricostas
Frederick J. Mancheski
William C. Weldon '71

2003
Carolee Friedlander
Marvin Lender
Murray Lender '50
Cornelius T. Ryan