Speaker Series-Launching Rockets and Companies – from NASA Engineer to Business CEO

Our featured guest will be Mr. Pragnesh Shah, MSJ Class of ’86, and whose presentation will be “Launching Rockets and Companies – from NASA Engineer to Business CEO.”  Mr. Shah has a wealth of experience working in both STEM and business fields as his career has evolved.  He began work as an aerospace engineer, but by seeking opportunity, honing his core skills and taking risks, he has also served as Vice-President for Innovation and Chief of Staff to the CEO of the Sprint Corporation, General Manager of e-commerce and global president of Rosetta Stone, CEO of multiple startup companies, and most recently as Global Head of Innovation & Customer Experience with Princess Cruise Lines.  Mr. Shah is looking forward to sharing lessons learned in his journey and how his experiences as a student at Mount Saint Joseph helped lay the foundation for the successes in his adult life.