We created the Wachovia Executive Lecture Series 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.

Time & Directions

Presentations are held 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in 3400 Nelson Hall (Nelson Auditorium). Directions to the College

• Past Lecture - Scott Custer

  

  Chief Executive Officer

  RBC Bank

  02/04/09

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  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.

• Past Lecture - Jim Whitehurst

  

  President and Chief Executive Officer

  Redhat

  01/12/09

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  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.

• Past Lecture - William J. Amelio

  

  Chief Executive Officer & President

  Lenovo

  11/19/08

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  Bill Amelio joined Lenovo from Dell Inc. where since 2001 he served as senior vice president, Asia-Pacific and Japan, responsible for strategy and operations across the region. 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.

• Past Lecture - Ursula M. Burns

  

  President

  Xerox

  11/10/08

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  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.

• Past Lecture - J. Frank Harrison

  

  Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

  Coco-Cola Bottling Company

  10/13/08

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  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.