Kat Cole is the president of Cinnabon Inc., the market leader among bakeries, serving cinnamon rolls and a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. As the president of Cinnabon, she is a member of the leadership team within FOCUS Brands Inc., the franchisor and operator of more than 2,200 outlets worldwide. She received her M.B.A. from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business in 2010. Cole is the 2011 recipient of Robinson’s Outstanding Young Alumna Award.Ms. Cole will serve as the second guest in the School of Hospitality's Distinguished Lecture Series. This event will be held at the Rialto Center for the Arts and is free and open to the public. Business attire is encouraged.