The Naveen Jindal School of Management recently added six new members to the Advisory Council, already a roster of distinguished industry representatives. The Council strengthens the Jindal School by advising how the school can develop its academic offerings to maintain industry relevance. Its purpose complements and boosts the school’s mission to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing, technology-driven, global society. Through the Advisory Council, JSOM’s essential character is enhanced by partnering with the business community to:

• Conduct research enhancing management knowledge.
• Deliver high-quality management education to a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students and practicing executives.
• Develop, innovate and continuously improve programs advancing management education and practice.

In addition, the members serve as advocates, engaging with students to help raise awareness of the school and improve its reputation in the community, as well as providing internships, mentoring and hiring opportunities. Individual success stories illustrate the value of these relationships.

Karthik Kumar

Executive Vice President,
Chief Operating Officer
Lendarch

New Advisory Council members include Karthik Kumar, executive vice president and chief operating officer of LendArch, a leading company in mortgage services. A seasoned banking leader with 25 years of diverse experience, he is dedicated to moving the industry forward in digital and cognitive solutions.

Kumar is a chartered accountant and a Stanford Graduate School of Business LEAD Alumnus. He is also on the Advisory Board for the FD Tech Center for JSOM and for Sky Schools.

Kumar said, “I joined the Advisory Council to bring industry perspectives, foster educational excellence, champion innovation and contribute to shaping a future where every student can achieve their full potential in a university that brings the best from all.”

Yesenia Moore

Vice President,
Lead Talent Management, Diversity and Inclusion
Texas Instruments

Yesenia Moore serves as vice president and leads Talent Management and Diversity and Inclusion at Texas Instruments. She has over 20 years of progressive experience in human resources, including HR management organization development and employee relations.

Moore received her MS in Human Resources and Industrial Relations and her BS in Biology from the University of Illinois. Additionally, she earned an MS in Organization Development from American University.

Outside of her professional life, Moore enjoys watching her daughter’s performance on the soccer field, cheering at her son’s track meets and watching his theater productions. She is a board member of Leadership Women and an active member of Jack and Jill of America.

Kevin Marcellus

Vice President,
Head of people
Ericsson’s market area (North America)

Kevin Marcellus, vice president and head of people for Ericsson’s market area North America, has served in a number of global executive positions. Joining Ericsson in 2010, Marcellus has held positions in the U.S., Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Also, he serves as the executive sponsor for Ericsson North America’s Asian Employee Resource Group (ERG) and leads a team of sixty human resources professionals across North America.

Prior to Ericsson, Marcellus held senior and executive human resources positions at Nortel Networks and Bell-Northern Research. He earned an MBA from Queen’s University, Canada, and received his BBA from Bishop’s University, Canada. Marcellus is a dual Canadian and American citizen and lives in Plano with his wife, Lori. They have two children.

Liz Seeligson

Vice President
Capitol One (financial services division)

Liz Seeligson, a vice president at Capital One in the financial services division, helps auto loan customers that are in early- and mid-stage delinquency become and stay current. She provides solutions to customers through building, delivering and optimizing digital products that enable delinquent customers to selfserve on select tools.She also manages policies for the tools available to early-stage delinquent customers.

Seeligson joined Capital One as an analyst in 2006. Her roles have included developing credit policy and pricing strategies for the dealer auto business. Also, she developed systematic methods of understanding the challenges customers face as part of her work in customer relations.

She holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

“I am excited to join the JSOM Advisory Council,” Seeligson said, “to contribute meaningful insights that help shape a forward-thinking curriculum, foster strong industry connections and empower students to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape. I’m looking forward to supporting the development of future leaders who are prepared to navigate complex challenges and seize emerging opportunities.”

Majesh Shetty

CEO
Ilé Homes

Ilé CEO Majesh Shetty was able to lay the foundation for Ilé Homes four years before its establishment, leading to the creation of a robust, operations-driven investment platform.

Ilé Homes, based in Dallas, is a real estate investment and asset management company that acquires, improves, leases and manages single-family rental homes. Their mission is to provide quality, affordable housing for families and to increase income and capital appreciation for investors.

Shetty has been recognized as the top corporate executive in Dallas by D Magazine and was recently honored as a Most Admired CEO by the Dallas Business Journal. In April 2024, his contributions to corporate governance were acknowledged with the Constantine “Connie” Konstans Award for Excellence. His financial management leadership has enabled companies to succeed in such fields as construction, manufacturing and real estate.

Shetty received his MBA from JSOM, The University of Texas at Dallas, and earned a bachelor’s degree from Osmania University, India. In addition to being a CPA, he is a certified information technology professional, a chartered global management accountant and a fellow chartered accountant.

He said he is honored and humbled to serve on the JSOM Advisory Council. “As an alum of the school,” Shetty said, “it is particularly rewarding to give back to the school that has elevated me in my career and taught me to give back. I hope to share ideas from my entrepreneurial experience and help advance the perspective of how business is the engine for innovation and growth.”

M. Brad Rejebian, president and CEO of Pavillion Bank, also joins the JSOM Advisory Council this year.