Mark Hurd, BBA '79
Legacy Award

Mark Hurd was drawn to Baylor for an opportunity to play tennis. He found his place off the court at Baylor as well, making friends and joining Phi Delta Theta fraternity. For Mark, Baylor was a training ground for what has been a remarkable business career. Mark often recounts the challenge of learning to manage time for tennis practice, a full academic load, and fraternity activities. It taught him the value of time management and organization.
Mark also recalls the impact of a class he had with Dr. Clifton Williams in which he first considered the difference between management and leadership. That is where Mark began to formulate his leadership philosophy and understand how to translate the team concept from the tennis court to the boardroom. Mark serves as co-President of Oracle Corporation where he oversees one of the world's largest enterprise technology companies with more than 390,000 customers in 145 countries. Giving back to Baylor continues to be a priority for Mark who often speaks to students of Baylor's Business School, while also supporting the Baylor Bear Foundation and athletic excellence funds. With an eye towards bringing an NCAA men's and women's tennis championship tournament to Baylor and maintaining Baylor's tennis programs among the nation's elite, Mark and his wife, Paula have made generous gifts to upgrade and renovate facilities at Baylor's Hurd Tennis Center. Thank you Mark, for your generous support for your alma mater and for future generations of Baylor Bears.
