Pepperdine Graziadio Dean Deryck van Rensburg Honored as One of L.A.'s Most Prominent Business Leaders

The Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 list announced Dean Deryck van Rensburg as one of Los Angeles’ 500 most influential business leaders. Dean van Rensburg joined Pepperdine Graziadio Business School in 2016 and under his leadership, the school has established several highly ranked graduate business programs. The 2020 LA500 list will be the third consecutive year Dean van Rensburg has been recognized as a top influential leader.

"Dean van Rensburg continually seeks out innovative ways to support career development and prepare professionals to live a life of leadership and make meaningful impacts on their organizations and communities," said Sinan Kanatsiz, CEO of KCOMM and Pepperdine Graziadio board member. "His leadership is especially important during these turbulent times, and I’m proud that dean van Rensburg is recognized as a changemaker in the region."

The Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 list also recognized Pepperdine University president and chief executive officer Jim Gash and Pepperdine Caruso School of Law alumnus and benefactor Rick Caruso. Read more.