Principled Leadership Insights featuring Rupal Thanawala

Join us in person or virtually for Principled Leadership Insights, a series hosted by Cornerstone for Business featuring live, candid conversations that explore our guest leaders’ professional journeys and the values shaping their decisions in high-stakes moments.

Principled Leadership Insights

featuring Rupal Thanawala, President and CEO of Trident Systems

Open to the public | No registration required

October 21, 2026 | 6-7 p.m. Eastern

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Fowler Hall in Stewart Center

128 Memorial Mall Dr.

West Lafayette, IN 47907

Live Stream Link: https://youtube.com/live/wJ61PZKgYpI

In this session, Rupal Thanawala, President and CEO of Trident Systems, will share insights from more than 25 years of executive leadership in global business strategy and digital transformation. Drawing on her experience helping organizations drive innovation, transformation, and growth—and serving as a trusted advisor to corporate and nonprofit boards—she offers a thoughtful perspective on principled leadership in business and the community. Rupal is the 2026 recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash, one of Indiana’s highest honors, recognizing her exceptional service and contributions to the state.

About Rupal: Rupal is a an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience as an innovative entrepreneur, leading market segments in big 5 consulting firm, serving as trusted advisor to CxO and board of director in for-profit and non-profit organizations. She has extensive experience in global business and digital strategy with deep expertise in implementing large programs for transformation, M&A and Divestiture and innovation. She is a founder and President of Trident Systems, a global business strategy and digital transformation consulting firm specializing in ERP and integrated solutions with offices in over 10 countries.

About Principled Leadership Insights: Principled Leadership Insights is a live, candid conversation about our guest's professional journey and the personal values and purpose that have guided their decisions when the stakes were highest. This series features bold, transformational leaders who exemplify the integrity, courage, and character of principled leadership.

This series is generously supported by a gift from Doug and Maria DeVos.