Math and Magic

About this episode

Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant discusses his journey and insights on leadership and marketing.

It was a packed Pigott Auditorium when Taco Bell CEO and MBA alum Sean Tresvant spoke at the Albers Executive Speaker Series. Tresvant, the first Black CEO of the $16 billion QSR brand, talked about his journey from university to the top position at Taco Bell, lessons he learned along the way, and how he saw marketing for the future: "It's both math and magic." Hosted by Joseph M. Phillips, dean of Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics, The Leadership Playbook asks top executives from the business world's most recognizable brands and companies about the stories behind their success, their leadership secrets, and the biggest obstacles they've faced and overcome. Follow us on leadershipplaybook.org to find out more about the show. Subscribe to listen to succeeding episodes. The Leadership Playbook is brought to you by RSM US, the nation's leading provider of assurance, tax, and consulting services focused on the middle market. Podcast production and music by Alvarez Audio.

People in this episode

Host: Joseph M. Phillips

Guest: Sean Tresvant

Topics covered

• leadership
• marketing
• business journey
• executive insights
• Taco Bell
• QSR industry

Keywords

• Taco Bell
• Sean Tresvant
• leadership
• marketing
• business
• executive speaker
• Albers School

Sponsors

RSM US

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Taco Bell, Albers School of Business and Economics

Places: Pigott Auditorium, Seattle, United States

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