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		<title>March 3rd, 2026: WACC CEO Series with Kurk Wilks, President and Chief Executive Officer of MANN+HUMMEL</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is pleased to welcome Kurk Wilks, President and Chief Executive Officer of MANN+HUMMEL, as a featured speaker in our CEO Series on March 3, 2026. As the global leader of a German-headquartered company with more than 21,000 employees across 80+ locations worldwide, Mr. Wilks offers a unique perspective on German–U.S. economic ties, transatlantic leadership, and managing complex global operations in an increasingly interconnected world.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>November 4, 2025: WACC CEO Series with Jörg Wuttke, Partner at DGA Group in Washington, former CEO of BASF in China, and former Head of the European Chamber of Commerce</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, November 4 for a timely CEO Series luncheon with Jörg Wuttke—one of the world’s leading voices on business in China. With decades of executive leadership and policy experience in Asia, including roles as CEO of BASF China and President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Wuttke brings rare, firsthand insight into the challenges of navigating China’s complex business landscape.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>August 26, 2025: WACC CEO Series with Oliver Wollinsky, Chief Production Officer of Scout Motors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Affairs Council of Charlotte invites you to a special conversation with Oliver Wollinsky as he shares how Scout Motors is ushering in a bold new era of American automotive manufacturing. Wollinsky will discuss how Scout Motors, backed by the manufacturing and production expertise of Volkswagen Group, is reimagining the legendary Scout as a next-generation electric vehicle. Heralded as the world’s first utility vehicle capable of both off-road adventure and family duty, the Scout was known as the “8-day-a-week truck.” Its legacy lives on in a passionate community that still uses their Scouts on farms, in the wilderness, and on family road trips.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>February 20, 2025: WACC CEO Series with Marc McGrath, Regional CEO Americas, Schaeffler Group USA Inc.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for an insightful WACC CEO Series lunch event with Marc McGrath, Regional CEO of Americas for Schaeffler Group USA Inc., as our featured speaker on Feb. 20. Schaeffler, a global leader in motion technology, has been at the forefront of innovation for over 75 years, pioneering advancements that make mobility more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>December 4, 2024: WACC CEO Series with Leon Topalian, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for an insightful presentation on December 4, 2024, with Leon Topalian, the Chair, President, and CEO of Nucor Corporation, one of the largest steel producers in the United States. He will share his extensive knowledge and experience in the steel industry, providing a unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and sustainability in manufacturing.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>March 14, 2024: WACC CEO Series Lunch with Kent Masters, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Albemarle Corporation</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/kentmasters_03142024/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join The World Affairs Council of Charlotte on March 14, 2024, for the latest event in our CEO Series, featuring Kent Masters, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Albemarle Corporation.
 
Albemarle’s former Chief Financial Officer and World Affairs Council of Charlotte Board Member, Scott Tozier, will host this engaging discussion. Together, we will learn how Albemarle’s innovative solutions are addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as helping to ensure the safety of our food and water, supporting life-saving medical devices and pharmaceuticals, enabling an always-on world, and advancing the clean energy transition.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>October 17, 2023: WACC CEO Series Lunch with Jonathan Dawley, the CEO of KION North America Corporation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will have the honor of hosting Mr. Jonathan Dawley, the CEO of KION North America Corporation, for an engaging and insightful discussion into the fascinating world of industrial trucks, material handling solutions, and the visionary leadership behind the organization's global success.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>August 29, 2023: WACC CEO Series Dinner with Dirk Janzen is the Vice President Sales, The Americas, Lufthansa Group Airlines</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) is thrilled to extend a very special invitation to you for an unforgettable evening of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. In partnership with The Zeitgeist Foundation of North Carolina, we are proud to present the CEO Series Dinner featuring Dirk Janzen, an influential figure from Lufthansa Group.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>May 1, 2023: WACC CEO Series with WACC CEO Series Luncheon with Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a WACC CEO Series Luncheon with Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co., on Monday, May 1, 2023. He'll share his thoughts on the global automotive industry and the challenges arising as we head into an era of hybrid, electric and self-driving cars. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>April 13, 2023: WACC CEO Series with Stuart Sandlin, President of Hapag-Lloyd Region North America</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/stuartsandlin_04132023/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With a fleet of 252 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 1.8 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, with more than 14,5000 employees and 400 offices in 137 countries. Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for the WACC CEO Series luncheon with Stuart Sandlin, the President of Hapag-Lloyd, Region North America, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, as he offers his expert insight into global supply issues and what shipping companies are doing to increase efficiency, accelerate consumer confidence, and reduce inflationary pricing of goods shipped. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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