CEO Series

Leaders from organizations headquartered in the greater Charlotte area and beyond are hosted through the CEO Series program. These key decision-makers share information about their respective companies from a global perspective, the role they play in economies worldwide and their views on financial markets across the world.

Current and former CEOs who have participated in this program include:

  • Lynn Good, Chairman, President and CEO of Duke Energy Corporation
  • Michael Tarwater, President and CEO of Carolinas HealthCare System
  • Linda Hudson, CEO of BAE Systems (2009-2014)
  • Jacques Besnainou, President and CEO of AREVA, Inc. (2008-2012)
  • Chris Kearney, Chairman, President CEO of SPX Flow
  • Dan DiMicco, CEO of Nucor (2000 – 2012)
  • Bob Morgan, President and CEO of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

 

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Photo: Lynn Good, Chairman, President and CEO of Duke Energy Corporation with representatives from AREVA

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Photo L-H: Vicki Sutton, WACC Director and Michael Tarwater, President and Chief Executive Officer, Carolinas HealthCare System

CEO Series Events

February 20, 2025: WACC CEO Series with Marc McGrath, Regional CEO Americas, Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

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.

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December 4, 2024: WACC CEO Series with Leon Topalian, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation

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.

March 14, 2024: WACC CEO Series Lunch with Kent Masters, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Albemarle Corporation

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.