Speaker Videos

October 2009: Dean’s Speaker Series

Steve Howe, Americas Managing Partner, Ernst & Young

Howe addresses the important issues of innovation and entrepreneurship at E&Y and in today’s dynamic business environment. Speech (video 56 min)

May 2009: MBA Commencement Address

Dan Nye, Former Chief Executive Officer, LinkedIn Corporation

Nye addresses the graduating MBA Class of 2009 and the importance of relationship building to advance their careers. Speech (video 18 min)

April 2009: Dean’s Speaker Series

John Replogle, President and Chief Executive Officer, Burt’s Bees

Replogle discusses embracing business social responsibility on Earth Day, where he reviews the “triple bottom line” – people, planet and profit. Speech (video 68 min)

April 2009: Student Programs

Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity

Reckford speaks about the evolution of Habitat for Humanity and offers his thoughts on leadership. Part 1 Speech (video 48 min) Part 2 Speech (video 26 min)

February 2009: International Programs

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
in Economics

Dr. Yunus discusses his vision for eliminating poverty worldwide and details the amazing evolution of the Grameen Bank. Intro & Talk (video 44 min) Q & A (video 20 min)

January 2009: Weatherspoon Lecture

Cherie Blair, Human Rights Lawyer and wife of former
British Prime Minister, Tony Blair

In her address entitled, “Women Mean Business,” Ms. Blair discusses the advancements women have made as participants in our global economy, as well as the challenges they still face. Part 1 Speech (video 32 min) Part 2 Speech (video 32 min)

October 2008: Dean’s Speaker Series

Timothy P. Flynn, Chairman, KPMG International

Flynn presents his five key trends in the global marketplace and discusses the importance of integrity and its role at KPMG. Speech (video 56 min)

May 2008: MBA Commencement Address

William N. Starling, CEO, SyneCor, LLC

UNC BSBA alumnus Bill Starling provides seven special leadership lessons to the 2008 MBA graduating class. Speech (video 23 min)

April 2008: Dean’s Speaker Series

William C. Weldon, Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson

Weldon discusses J&J’s “customer-first” business philosophies and elaborates on the current collaborations between UNC and Johnson & Johnson. Part 1 Speech (video 33 min) Part 2 Speech (video 42 min)

April 2008: Dean’s Speaker Series

Sallie Krawcheck, Chairman and CEO, Citi Global Wealth Management

Krawcheck provides great insights on the current global economic climate, as well as a “top ten” rules of advice for women in business. Speech (video 35 min)

February 2008: Dean’s Speaker Series

David and Tom Gardner, Co-Founders of The Motley Fool

The Gardners give a lively and informative presentation on today’s financial landscape – and offer eight special stock tips. Take a listen! Part 1 Speech (video 47 min) Part 2 Speech (video 25 min)

January 2008: Weatherspoon Lecture

Steve Forbes, President and CEO, Forbes, Inc.

Forbes offers insights on the global economy, the current political landscape, and his outlook on future world events. Speech (video 51 min) Q & A (video 24 min)

October 2007: Dean’s Speaker Series

Barry Salzberg, CEO of Deloitte and Touche USA LLP

Salzberg discusses the evolution of the Deloitte culture and offers unique organizational perspectives with his topic, “Contents Under Pressure: Managing Talent in a High-Performance Culture. Speech (video 32 min) Q & A (video 19 min)

May 2007: MBA Commencement Address

Paul Clayton, CEO, Jamba Juice

UNC MBA alumnus Paul Clayton delivers a message of personal growth and life lessons learned to our newest Kenan-Flagler alumni. Speech (video 24 min)

April 2007: MBA for Executives Alumni Series
Keynote Address

Matt Szulik, Chairman, CEO and President, Red Hat

Szulik offers great perspectives and life lessons as he describes the phenomenal rise of Red Hat as a leader in open source technology. Part 1 Speech (video 37 min) Part 2 Speech (video 31 min)

April 2007: Dean’s Speaker Series

Ann Livermore, Executive Vice President, Hewlett-Packard’s
(H-P) Technology Solutions Group

Livermore provides great insights into H-P’s extraordinary growth and the future direction of information technology. Part 1 Speech (video 52 min) Part 2 Speech (video 6 min)

March 2007: Dean’s Speaker Series

Marsha Firestone, Founder and President of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO)

Dr. Firestone relates her “Five Elements of Leadership” and provides perspectives on the unique challenges of women in the corporate world. Part 1 Speech (video 42 min) Part 2 Speech (video 20 min)

February 2007: Dean’s Speaker Series

Robert L. Johnson, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Black Entertainment Television and Majority Owner, NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats

Johnson recounts his early career in the cable industry, talks of his efforts in starting and growing BET and shares insights as an owner of a professional sports franchise. Speech (video 55 min)

February 2007: Dean’s Speaker Series

Wendell Weeks, President and CEO of Corning

Weeks is interviewed by USA TODAY Technology Columnist Kevin Maney about the amazing turnaround of Corning. Part 1 Speech (video 26 min) Part 2 Speech (video 30 min) Part 3 Speech (video 14 min)

January 2007: Weatherspoon Lecture

Joe Klein, Senior Writer, TIME and author of “Primary Colors”

Klein offers information and opinions on Iraq, past and future presidential races, and the American political process. Part 1 Speech (video 31 min) Part 2 Speech (video 24 min) Part 3 Speech (video 38 min)

October 2006: Dean’s Speaker Series

Hardwick Simmons, Retired Chairman and CEO, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.

Simmons provides outstanding insights on issues of integrity and ethics in business, and relates great stories from his 40 years in the Securities industry. Part 1 Speech (video 18 min) Part 2 Speech (video 32 min)

May 2006: MBA Commencement Address

Robert L. Tillman, Former Chairman, President and CEO, Lowes, Inc.

Tillman delivers an inspiring message on leadership to the 2006 Kenan-Flagler MBA grads. Speech (video 12 min)

March 2006: Dean’s Speaker Series

Lisa Harper, Chairwoman and Chief Creative Officer, Gymboree Corporation

Harper gives a refreshing account of her experiences as a female executive and offers her lessons of leadership. Intro, Talk and Q & A (video 57 min)

March 2006: Dean’s Speaker Series

James Bell, CFO and Executive Vice President of Finance, The Boeing Company

Bell provides an insider’s look into the aviation business and the internal workings of Boeing. Intro & Talk (video 42 min) Q & A (video 12 min)

February 2006: Dean’s Speaker Series

Terdema Ussery, President and CEO, Dallas Mavericks and CEO, HDNet

Ussery relates experiences with the Mavericks and Nike Sports Management and discusses the role of sports in society. Intro & Talk (video 60 min) Q & A (video 21 min)

January 2006: Weatherspoon Lecture

Bob Woodward, Assistant Managing Editor, The Washington Post

Woodward offers an insider's account on research for his third book about President Bush. Intro & Talk (video 39 min) Q & A (video 28 min)

December 2005: Dean's Speaker Series

Dave Dorman, President, AT&T, Inc.

Dorman provides great insights on the current state of the telecommunications industry and where it is headed. Intro & Talk (video 26 min) Q & A (video 31 min)

October 2005: Dean's Speaker Series

Allen Questrom, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of J.C. Penney Company, Neiman Marcus, and Federated Department Stores

Questrom relates experiences from his 35 years in the retail business in leading three different companies. Intro & Talk (video 52 min)

April 2005: Dean's Speaker Series

C. Michael Armstrong, Former Chairman of AT&T and Comcast

Armstrong gives a fascinating account of his tenure as Chairman of AT&T during one of its most tumultuous periods. Intro & Talk (video 27 min) Q & A (video 33 min)

March 2005: Dean's Speaker Series

Carla Harris, Managing Director, Head of Equity Private Placements and Retail Capital Markets Coverage at Morgan Stanley in New York and Co-Head of Financial Sponsors Coverage for Global Capital Markets

Listen to Carla Harris dispense “Carla’s Pearls”, life lessons from one of the most successful women on Wall Street. Intro & Talk (video 30 min) Q & A (video 36 min)

January 2005: Weatherspoon Lecture

Gwen Ifill, Moderator & Managing Editor of Washington Week on PBS
“Politics, Policy and Reality: What’s Really Going on in Washington”

Intro & Talk (video 31 min) Q & A (video 42 min)

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