Tapestry Award

The GSB Black Business Student Association (BBSA) hosted the Annual Stanford Black Business Conference on May 17, 2025. This year’s theme was Define the Next Wave.

As part of the GSB’s Centennial celebration, the 2025 Tapestry Award was presented by the BBSA and the GSB Black Alumni Chapter to Olaolu Aganga, MBA ’11, and Robert Taylor, MBA ’86.

2025 Honorees

Olaolu Aganga, MBA ’11

Olaolu Aganga, MBA ’11

U.S. Chief Investment Officer, Mercer
Olaolu is the U.S. Chief Investment Officer for Mercer. She leads the team responsible for designing, delivering, and implementing all aspects of Mercer’s investment strategy across both traditional and alternative asset classes. Her work spans strategic and dynamic asset allocation, fund manager selection, and risk-managed investment frameworks.
Robert Taylor, MBA ’86

Robert Taylor, MBA ’86

Centinela Capital Partners President and CEO
Robert is a partner in 3.5.7.11, a holding company that builds high-performing, inclusive businesses by leveraging corporate partnerships, relationships with leaders, deep operating experience, and a values-driven culture. He also co-founded Centinela Capital Partners (CCP) and continues to serve as its President and CEO.

About the Tapestry Award

This award celebrates a Stanford GSB alumna or alumnus who has significantly contributed to the Black community and has woven inspirational leadership, intellectual excellence, and service to others into their professional and personal lives.

Tapestries and the art of weaving are sources of tradition and pride in the Black community. Like a finely textured fabric, this individual, through their contributions and actions, embodies strength, beauty, and integrity and the importance of maintaining these qualities in our lives.

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