Speakers
We are proud to announce our keynote for UBSLC 2012:
Usher Raymond IV
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Iconic recording artist and performer Usher Raymond IV has been delivering genre-defining music for over 15 years. The Tennessee native best known for his fluid voice and dynamic dance moves has also acted in a wide variety of film, television and stage productions.
In 2004 he became the first artist to top the charts with four consecutive number one songs and became the recipient of the coveted Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) Diamond Award, three Grammys, four World Music Awards, and four American Music Awards among other accolades.
As impressive as his musical accomplishments are, Usher is much more than a recording artist and performer. He is staunch advocate for youth empowerment and education and has proven to be a powerful force through his New Look Foundation, mentoring youth around the world.
Since founding Usher’s New Look Foundation in 1999, the organization has reached more than 9,000 young people worldwide with over 150,000 hours of curriculum-based training based on four leadership pillars of talent, education, career and service.
With backing from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, New Look Foundation is embarking on a five-year strategy to certify 50,000 youth as global leaders by 2015.
Our keynote for UBSLC 2011 included:
John W. Chidsey
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Burger King Corporation
John W. Chidsey is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Burger King Corporation. Prior to being named CEO, he served as president and chief financial officer.
Prior to his appointment at Burger King Corporation in March 2004, Chidsey served as Chairman and CEO for two corporate divisions at Cendant: the Vehicle Services Division which included Avis Rent A Car, Budget Rent A Car Systems, PHH and Wright Express, and the Financial Services Division that included Jackson Hewitt. Chidsey joined Cendant in 1996 as Senior Vice President, Preferred Alliances.
From 1992 to 1995 Chidsey served in various senior leadership positions with Pepsi. He served as the director of finance of Pepsi-Cola Eastern Europe and the chief financial officer of PepsiCo World Trading Co., Inc.
Chidsey holds a master’s of business administration degree in finance and accounting and a Juris Doctorate from Emory University, Atlanta, Ga, as well as a bachelor’s administration degree from Davidson College, Davidson, N.C. He serves on the Board of HealthSouth in Birmingham, Alabama and the Board of Trustees for Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. Chidsey is a certified public accountant and a member of the Georgia Bar Association.
Our keynote for UBSLC 2010 included:
Christopher W. Klaus
Founder & CEO, Kaneva
As founder and chief executive officer of Kaneva, a rapidly growing virtual entertainment world, Christopher W. Klaus is focused on driving overall vision and strategy. Klaus is highly regarded as one of the youngest and brightest Internet pioneers of our time as well as a foremost philanthropist and community leader.
Kaneva founder, Christopher Klaus, foresaw that the future of the Internet included the 3D web. With a personal passion for community-building, socialization and gaming, Chris and Kaneva co-founder Greg Frame developed a massively multi-player online (MMO) gaming platform that converges digital entertainment, gaming, Web 2.0 with an immersive 3D environment.
Prior to founding Kaneva, Klaus founded and served as the chief security advisor of Internet Security Systems Inc. (ISS), a company he created in 1994 and sold to IBM in 2006. As a world renowned Internet pioneer, Klaus was one of the first to recognize the emerging need for Internet security and developed the first vulnerability scanning technology. During his time at ISS, Klaus consistently lead the company’s technology vision, contributed significantly to its business strategy and was instrumental in helping organizations around the world safeguard critical data. During his time at ISS, Klaus testified at several U.S. Senate and House of Representative Hearings on issues surrounding cyber security and was selected to co-chair the Technical Standards and Common Criteria Task Force for the Department of Homeland Security National Cyber Security Summit – a private sector sponsored task force within the President’s National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace.
A former student at Georgia Institute of Technology, Klaus decided to share his success by donating $15 million in 1999 for the construction of a new building on the Georgia Tech campus – the Klaus Advanced Computing Building – representing the largest personal donation from anyone of his generation, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Opened in 2006, the building was designed to inspire students to also give back, as well as accelerate future technology innovation, making a positive, direct impact to our digital lifestyle and the global online community.
Appointed by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, Klaus currently sits on the Film, Video, and Music Advisory Commission where he plays an active role in helping define legislation to support the number of films and games made in Georgia. He is a game advisor to American Intercontinental University (AIU), serves on the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Board of Visitors as well as the boards of VerticalOne, the Georgia Game Developers Association (GGDA), Georgia Tech Advisory Board (GTAB), and the Georgia Tech College of Computing Advisory Board.
Further demonstrating his commitment to creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs and in giving back to the community, Klaus is involved at a high level in groups such as: The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Hands on Atlanta, Hands on Network, C.A.R.E., the Technology Association of Georgia and The Georgia Tech Alumni Association.
Our keynotes for UBSLC 2009 included:
Carol B. Tomé
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President – Corporate Services
Carol B. Tomé has served as chief financial officer since May 2001 and was named executive vice president of Corporate Services at The Home Depot in January 2007. She provides leadership in the areas of real estate, store construction, financial services, strategic business development and growth initiatives. Her corporate finance duties include financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, financial operations, divisional finance, internal audit, investor relations, treasury and tax.
Carol joined The Home Depot in 1995. Prior to that, she was vice president and treasurer of Riverwood International Corporation. Carol began her career as a commercial lender with United Bank of Denver (now Wells Fargo) and then spent several years as director of banking for the Johns-Manville Corporation.
In 2003, Carol was elected to the UPS board of directors and serves as chair of the audit committee. She is an active volunteer, serving as chair of the advisory board for the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund, a member of The Committee of 200 and a member of the High Museum of Art and Atlanta Botanical Garden board of directors. In January 2008, she joined the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Carol is a frequent speaker to investor groups, the media and special interest groups. In November 2007, she was included in The Wall Street Journal's list of 50 Women to Watch. Carol ranked No. 16 in Forbes magazine’s 2008 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.
A native of Jackson, Wyo., Carol holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Denver.
Editor's note: phonetic pronunciation: (Toe - may)
Our keynotes for UBSLC 2008 included:
William H. Donaldson
Former Chairman of the US Security and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange
William H. Donaldson was the 27th Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As Chairman, Mr. Donaldson oversaw the regulation of U.S. securities markets, ensured compliance with and enforcement of securities laws, and ensured the protection of investors' interests.
Mr. Donaldson assumed the helm of the SEC in 2003 on the heels of numerous high-profile corporate scandals that left investor confidence shaken. Under his leadership, the SEC has focused on restoring investor confidence through targeted policy reforms including an enhanced focus on corporate governance and ethics, internal management reforms aimed at increasing the agency's ability to anticipate challenges in the securities and financial markets, and improved disclosure of financial information to better prepare investors to make sound investment decisions appropriate for themselves and their families. The agency's response to the challenges facing the financial markets during Mr. Donaldson's tenure marks the agency's most historic era since its creation in 1934.
Mr. Donaldson arrived at the Commission with more than 45 years of experience working at the highest levels of business, government and academia. He served as Chairman and CEO of the investment banking firm Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, which he co-founded; Chairman and CEO of the New York Stock Exchange; Chairman, President and CEO of Aetna; and Chairman and CEO of Donaldson Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Donaldson co-founded the Yale University School of Management, serving as the graduate school's first dean and professor of management studies. His government service spans five presidential administrations and includes serving as Under Secretary of State to then Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and Counsel and Special Adviser to Vice President Nelson Rockefeller.
Mr. Donaldson has also served on numerous corporate and non-profit boards and has been actively involved with many civic and philanthropic projects as a Trustee, Chairman and Director.
Mr. Donaldson is a Marine Corps Veteran, a graduate of Yale University, and Harvard University School of Business where he received an MBA with Distinction. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and has received a number of honorary degrees. Donaldson is the father of three children and resides with his wife, Jane Phillips Donaldson, and his youngest son, Adam.
Source: http://www.sec.gov/about/commissioner/donaldson.htm
AG Lafley
Chairman of the Board of Director and CEO of Procter and Gamble
A.G. Lafley was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors in April 2002, effective July 1, 2002, in addition to his current responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Lafley joined P&G in 1977 in Marketing. He held a variety of positions in P&G's laundry and cleaning business before being named group vice president in 1992. He delivered record sales and profits through the introduction of major product innovations, including Liquid Tide and Tide with Bleach, and by focusing on building strong brand franchises.
In 1995, Mr. Lafley was named executive vice president with responsibility for Asia. During his three years leading that business, he laid the foundation for a return to growth in Japan, helped build the business in China from less than $90 million to nearly $1 billion, and successfully led the Asia business through major currency and economic upheaval, as well as the impact of the Kobe, Japan earthquake.
In 1999, Mr. Lafley was named president of P&G's global Beauty Care business and the North America market development organization. Under his leadership, P&G's North America business achieved all time record high net sales. During that time, he also laid the foundation for a comprehensive global strategy to revitalize P&G's beauty business. He placed major focus on innovations in both product and marketing, driving renewed growth across P&G's Hair Care business, particularly Pantene.
In 2000, Mr. Lafley was elected President and Chief Executive of P&G. Since then, he has put P&G back on track to deliver its long term goals by focusing on top brands, countries and customers, superior consumer value, and improved cost and cash management. Further, he has set a clear vision for future growth, including the acquisition of Clairol in 2001, Well in 2003, and Gillette in 2005, the company's largest acquisition to date. P&G's stock price more than doubled since June of 2000, which led to the company's decision to split P&G stock 2-for-1 in May, 2004. In 2006, Mr. Lafley was named CEO of the Year by Chief Executive Magazine.
A native of Keene, New Hampshire, Mr. Lafley graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in History and from Harvard Business School with a Master's in Business Administration. Before joining P&G, Mr. Lafley also served in the U.S. Navy for 5 years.
His local and national activities include: member, Board of Trustees, Hamilton College, member, Board of Directors, United Negro College Fund, member, Board of Directors, General Electric Company, Board of Directors, Dell Inc.; chairman, Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC); member, American Society of Corporate Executives, and The Business Roundtable; member, Board of Trustees-US Council for International Business; member, The Business Council; The Lauder Institute Board of Governors (Wharton School of Arts & Sciences), and member, Board of Trustees, Grocery Manufacturers of America.
Mr. Lafley is past member, Board of Directors, General Motors Corporation, Board of Trustees, Xavier University, Board of Trustees, Cincinnati Fine Arts Fund, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan; past member, G100 (formerly the M&A Group), Board of Trustees, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Board of Trustees, The Seven Hills School, Medical Center Fund of Cincinnati, and past member, Board of Trustees, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.