Montclair State MBA students win Prudential Business Case Competition

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Three teams of students from Montclair State University School of Business MBA program were selected winners of the Prudential Case Competition, competitive exercise in business ethics and social responsibility, sponsored by the Law, Compliance and Business Ethics Department at Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU).

The $2,500 first prize went to James Larkins of West Keansburg, Gina Davies of Harrison, Anton Yarovoy of West Caldwell, and Iwona Przedpelska-Sanchez of Kearny. Second place awards of $1,500 were won by Ram Siddarth Radhakrishnan of Piscataway, Kendra Chisolm of Avenel, and John Preciado of Towaco. And the $1,000 third prize went to Philip Vidal of Brick, Sean Menago of Clifton, and Dino Livakovic of Mahwah.

The three teams of finalists were selected from a field of 16 first round teams. They presented their cases before a panel of judges who made their selection based on the teams’ ethical skill-building and strategic thinking to find a solution to a case involving a social responsibility controversy over an athletic clothing supplier to a major university.

Michele Ansbacher, corporate chief ethics officer at Prudential, said, “Prudential was thrilled to partner with Montclair State University on this business case competition. And we were very impressed with the dedication and talent of all the students who participated in the competition.”

Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite, dean of the School of Business at Montclair State University, added, “The Prudential Case Competition demonstrates Montclair State University’s commitment to providing our students with an unparalleled learning experience. Our MBA students and faculty appreciate the business leaders at Prudential who are committed to enriching our students’ educational experience and business acumen.”

The judging panel was comprised of a group of Prudential executives who included Maureen Adolf, vice president, External Affairs; Emilio Egea, chief diversity officer; John Gordon, vice president and business ethics officer, Agency Distribution; and Mary O'Malley, vice president, Community Resources.

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