ECON 105 Exploring Careers in Business, Economics and Consulting

Economics opens doors to careers you might not expect—from business and consulting to data science and beyond. Exploring Careers in Business, Economics and Consulting Seminar Series is an opportunity to:

• Hear from industry professionals and alumni
• Learn what skills employers value
• Explore diverse career paths in economics

Speaker: John Gerberich, Partner at IBM

John Gerberich is a partner at IBM Consulting where he leverages his education and expertise to serve clients in life sciences and consumer products industries across strategy, operations, IT, and experience. In his 14 years with the firm, he has held roles of increasing responsibility, including senior managing consultant and associate partner.
At Purdue, John pursued a BS in Economics and interned with Steak ‘n Shake. Upon graduation in 2003, he joined the company full-time, serving in roles in operations and HR while building skills in process improvement, talent development, and P&L management. After six years with the restaurant chain, he earned an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and joined IBM. John is based in Palatine, IL, where he resides with his wife and son. When not working, he enjoys following the Boilermakers and spending time with his family.

Who Can Join:
This seminar series is open to the public, as seating permits, and students in enrolled in the following principles courses should pre-register for the event using the Brightspace interface:🔗 Brightspace Link:

• ECON 21000 – Principles of Economics
• ECON 25100 – Microeconomics / Honors
• ECON 25200 – Macroeconomics