Wachovia Executive Lecture Series
Wachovia Executive Lecture Series
Created to support the leadership development of our students and business community, the Wachovia Executive Lecture Series provides attendees tremendous insight into the personal and professional careers of the leaders from some of our nation's top companies. The presentations are held 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 3400 Nelson Hall (Nelson Auditorium). View Directions
Fall 2008 Lectures
- 10/13/08 - J. Frank Harrison, III - Coca-Cola
- 11/10/08 - Ursula M. Burns - Xerox
- 11/19/09 - William J. Amelio - Lenovo
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Available Wachovia Lectures
Robert J. Greczyn, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer BCBSNC
November 11, 2009 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Past Lecture - Robert J. Greczyn, Jr.
Bob Greczyn joined BCBSNC in 1998, with 20 years of leadership experience in health care. He was named president in 1999 and CEO in April 2000. He serves on both the Board of Trustees for BCBSNC and on the board of the national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. He has a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University and a Master of Public Health fro the University of North Caroilna at Chapel Hill.
Alexander Cutler
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Eaton
October 19, 2009 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Alexander Cutler, Eaton
Alexander Cutler assumed his current position in August 2000, after serving as Eaton’s president and COO since 1995. He began his career with Cutler-Hammer in 1975 as a financial analyst and became business group controller in 1977. After Eaton acquired Cutler-Hammer, he was made a division controller in 1979 and advanced through several leadership positions to his current role.
Susan Ivey
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Reynolds American Inc.
September 23, 2009 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Susan M. Ivey - Wachovia Executive Lecture Series
Susan Ivey became chairman of Reynolds American in January 2006, and president, CEO and director in January 2004, with more than 20 years’ industry experience. Previously, she was chairman of R.J. Reynolds and president and CEO of Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation. She has an MBA from Bellarmine University and a bachelor’s from the University of Florida.
Dennis Gillings, CEB, PhD
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Quintiles Transnational
March 18, 2009 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall Auditorium
Topic: Quintiles Transnational
Dr. Dennis Gillings began providing statistical consulting and data management services to pharmaceutical clients in 1974 during his 15-year tenure as professor of biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Quintiles arose from his consulting activities and was incorporated in 1982.
Past Lecture - Scott Custer
Chief Executive Officer RBC Bank
February 04, 2009 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall Auditorium
Topic: RBC Bank
Scott Custer guides RBC Bank's overall strategy and operations, managing for growth and strong returns. Additionally, he leads the RBC Bank Board of Directors in setting business strategies. In his previous role as president of RBC Centura Bank, Custer was responsible for retail and commercial banking delivered through RBC Centura's regional market structure. Custer has 25 years of experience in the financial services sector.
Jim Whitehurst
President and Chief Executive Officer Redhat
January 12, 2009 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall Auditorium
Topic: Leading through Challenging Times
Jim Whitehurst was named president and chief executive officer of Red Hat in December 2007. He joined Red Hat from Delta Airlines where he served most recently as chief operating officer, responsible for operations, sales and customer service, network and revenue management, marketing and corporate strategy. He holds a general course degree from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
William J. Amelio
Chief Executive Officer & President Lenovo
November 19, 2008 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: William J. Amelio - Lenovo - Wachovia Executive Lecture Series
Bill Amelio joined Lenovo from Dell Inc. where since 2001 he served as senior vice president (Asia-Pacific and Japan). From 2000 - 2001, Amelio was executive vice president and chief operating officer of NCR Corporation's Retail and Financial Group. He has held leadership roles with Honeywell International Inc., AlliedSignal Inc., and a wide range of senior management positions with IBM.
Ursula M. Burns
President Xerox
November 10, 2008 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall Auditorium
Topic: Lessons of Leadership: Bold Bets and Back to Basics
Burns is responsible for global research, engineering, marketing and manufacturing of Xerox technology, supplies and related services. She also oversees the company's IT organization, corporate strategy, human resources, marketing operations, and global accounts. Burns worked her way upward after starting at Xerox as an intern more than 27 years ago.
J. Frank Harrison
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Coco-Cola Bottling Company
October 13, 2008 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Coco Cola
Frank Harrison began his career with Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in 1977 at the Raleigh bottling facility. He has since served as general sales manager in Raleigh, general manager in Charlotte, corporate vice president, vice chairman, and vice chairman/CEO. He became chairman/CEO in December 1996.
William Johnson
Chairman, CEO and President Progress Energy
April 14, 2008 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Securing Our Energy Future
Sam Palmisano
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer IBM
March 24, 2008 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Leadership and the Globally Integrated Enterprise
John Allison
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer BB&T Corporation
November 05, 2007 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Leadership
David Swanson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer R.H. Donnelley
October 17, 2007 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Managing Change: Lessons Learned the Hard Way
James W. Owens
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Caterpillar
September 20, 2007 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Global Engagement, Global Leadership – Caterpillar’s Quest
Robert Niblock
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lowe’s Home Improvement
April 16, 2007 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Solving America’s Retirement Challenges
Mike Zafirovski
President and Chief Executive Officer Nortel
March 12, 2007 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Changing the Trajectory of the Global Company – Nortel
Bob Reynolds
Chief Operating Officer Fidelity
February 19, 2007 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 3400 Nelson Hall
Topic: Solving America’s Retirement Challenges
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