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Speakers
Fisher College of Business consistently provides you with opportunities to interact with local, national, and global leaders through our speaker series. From formal speaking presentations to intimate executive lunches, you can take advantage of the enthusiastic business leaders who visit campus to share their insights and expertise with you.
Recent Speakers
Spring 2012
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Kara Trott
Founder and CEO
Quantum Health
Ms. Trott chronicled her inspiring journey from practicing law to founder and CEO of a uniquely innovative healthcare company, Quantum Health. Her vision and leadership to "take the confusion out of healthcare" skyrocketed Quantum Health from humble beginnings to national notoriety and success.
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Mike Pilot
Chief Commercial Officer
GE Capital
Mr. Pilot shared insights to the recent rebranding process at GE Capital and discussed the foundations for successful marketing professionals. Pilot also visited GE Capital's new collaborative effort with Fisher, the National Center for the Middle Market.
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Mary Taylor
Lieutenant Governor
State of Ohio
While Ohio's Lieutenant Governor started her career as a traditional public accountant, she felt a call to public service not long after and is now the first CPA to hold this prestigious public office. She openly shared her journey and what motivates her to this day; a piece of simple advice from her father to always "do the right thing."
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Winter 2012
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Craig Marshall
Managing Partner, Columbus Office
Ernst & Young
After sharing his personal story with Master of Accounting students, Mr. Marshall revealed words to live by and the important things to remember when developing your career.
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Fall 2011
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Don Kimble
Senior Executive Vice President and CFO
Huntington
As the banking industry strives to redefine itself; Mr. Kimble openly discussed the struggles of gaining back customer trust in the midst of economic weakness.
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Jeff Immelt
Chairman and CEO
GE
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Mike Neal
Chairman and CEO
GE Capital
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Mr. Immelt and Mr. Neal held a question and answer session with Fisher MBA students. Immelt and Neal visited Fisher for the 2011 National Middle Market Summit and to mark the opening of the National Center for the Middle Market, a multi-year research partnership between Fisher and GE Capital.
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George Barrett
Chairman and CEO
Cardinal Health
The power of clear communication and understanding your environment were key points from Mr. Barrett's speech to Fisher's business students. Highlighting the importance of collaboration, he also explained that it's not just about you; it's about allowing yourself to meld into the whole to achieve personal and professional success.
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Craig Morrison
Chairman, President and CEO
Momentive Performance Materials Holdings, LLC
As the keynote speaker during our MBA Pre-term program, Mr. Morrison emphasized the importance of learning from those around you by not only taking advantage of the diversity among classmates, but through global learning opportunities as well.
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Spring 2011
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Jamie Dimon
Chairman and CEO
JPMorgan Chase
Mr. Dimon conducted a question and answer session with Fisher MBA students during a visit to Columbus, focusing on leadership success, the financial industry and the global economy.
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Margery Kraus
Founder and CEO
APCO Worldwide
Ms. Kraus, who also chairs the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), spoke to MBA students about building an international business with integrity and transparency, and the exciting challenges within her growing, global communications company.
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Leslie Wexner
Founder, Chairman, and CEO
Limited Brands
Mr. Wexner, successful entrepreneur and Fisher alum, shared very personal stories of his upbringing, his relationship with Max. M. Fisher, and his road from a single storeowner to head of a multinational corporation and dedicated philanthropist.
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Former Sen. Paul Sarbanes
Co-author of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Former Sen. Paul Sarbanes, co-author of the landmark Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which overhauled federal oversight of public companies, spoke to Fisher graduate students about creating the legislation.
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Steve Russell
Chief People Officer
McDonald's USA
Mr. Russell, human resource executive and Fisher alum, addressed graduate students about his leadership philosophy, experiences dealing with one of the nation's largest workforces, and diversity trends within leading corporations.
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