LEW FRANKFORT x HUNTER MEETS BUSINESS
LEW FRANKFORT Former CEO & Chairman of Coach, Inc. Author of Bag Man: The Story Behind The Improbable Rise Of Coach Hunter College Alum '67 (Political Science)
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lew Frankfort, who transformed Coach from a small leather-goods company into a $5 billion lifestyle brand. In his new book, Bag Man, Frankfort shares leadership lessons — from redefining accessible luxury to navigating personal and professional challenges.
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 ▪ 6–9 PM Third Floor Cafeteria, Hunter West
Fireside Chat and Audience Q&A (6–7 pm) With Professor Arabella Pollack, Director of Business Studies Program
Book Signing with Lew (7–7:30 pm) Guest speaker appearance concludes following the book signing
'Hunter Meets Business' Networking Mixer (7–9 pm) Connect with Hunter business students, alumni, and industry professionals
Who Should Attend? This event is open to the public but curated and is ideal for:
Business professionals and executives
Entrepreneurs and founders
NYC tech and startup community members
Recruiters and employers looking to connect with top Hunter talent
Anyone passionate about brand building, leadership, and innovation
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
About the Cooperman Business Center
The Leon Cooperman Business Center at Hunter College (CUNY) is a hub for entrepreneurship, career development, and business education on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Named after Hunter College alum and philanthropist Leon Cooperman, the Center serves Hunter's diverse student body by connecting them with industry leaders, real-world business experiences, and opportunities that bridge the gap between the classroom and career. Through speaker series, networking events, fellowships, programming, and employer partnerships, the Cooperman Business Center is building the next generation of business leaders from one of New York City's most dynamic public universities.
Hosted by Hunter College Cooperman Business Center, the Hunter College Business Club Collective (Association of Business Students, Investment and Trading Society, Forté Women in Business, Healthcare Business Club, Association of Latino Professionals for America, and Founders @Hunter), and Alumni Affairs