Pace President Stephen J. Friedman announced that Lubin alumnus Joseph R. Ianniello has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Pace University.
Ianniello currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for CBS Corporation. In this role, he oversees all financial operations for CBS. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer where he was responsible for the company’s financial strategy across all of its operations including mergers and acquisitions and risk management.
“The leadership and management skills that Joseph Ianniello has demonstrated in his career at CBS Corporation, combined with his devotion to Pace, make him an outstanding addition to our Board of Trustees,” said University President Stephen J. Friedman. “I have no doubt that Joe’s contributions will help Pace students, the aspiring heart of America, continue succeeding in a broad range of professions and contribute to the nation’s global competitiveness.”
In 2013, Ianniello was ranked the #1 chief financial officer by investors and sell-side analysts in Institutional Investor’s annual All-America Executive Team survey. Ianniello serves on the Board of Directors of New Alternatives for Children, Inc. as well as Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE).
“Pace was a key building block in my career development and I’m humbled to now have the opportunity to play some small role in the future of this great institution,” said Ianniello. “I look forward to working with President Friedman, Mark Besca and the entire Board of Trustees as we continue to create an exciting and successful path for Pace’s students and graduates.”
Ianniello earned his bachelor of business administration degree from Pace and a master’s degree in business administration from Columbia University. He is married and has two children.