Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture Series
Fall 2009 speaker - BB&T Corporation CEO Kelly King
Monday, October 5
BB&T Corp. CEO Kelly King spoke before a packed Farthing Auditorium Monday as the featured speaker during the Fall 2009 Harlan Boyles CEO Lecture Series. During his 20-minute speech he spoke of the importance of leadership skills, learning from mistakes and building high self-esteem. It was followed by a 20-minute question and answer session.
His speech was entitled “Leadership in Turbulent Times.” The entire 20-minute speech is now available online, as well as the 20-minute question and answer session afterwards.
Spring 2010 Speaker
Clark S. Kinlin, president and CEO of Corning Cable Systems, will be the featured speaker for the 2010 Spring CEO Lecture Series, scheduled for March 25.
Kinlin is responsible for worldwide production, development and sales of optical fiber cable, hardware and equipment, as well as select copper products, including the broadband coaxial interconnect systems of Corning Gilbert.
Kinlin joined Corning in 1981, working in the Specialty Materials’ Sales and Marketing organization. He was named president of Corning International Corporation in 2000, and appointed CEO in August 2008.
Spring 2009 Speaker
James H. " Jim" Morgan, president and CEO with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, was the featured speaker at the Spring 2009 Boyles CEO Lecture Series March 26.
Morgan entitled his speech, "Pursuing a Passion, while Writing an Epitaph."
History of the Series
Since 1988, the Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture Series has attracted close to 40 top business leaders to campus. Please feel free to review a list of all-time speakers and their topics.
CEO MP3s
The Fall 2009 Boyles Lecture series included a luncheon speech by Wells Fargo Chief Economist John Silvia, and the CEO Lecture by BB&T Corp. CEO Kelly S. King. You can listen online or download their comments as mp3 files.
SILVIA LUNCHEON SPEECH (31:43; 29MB)
KING SPEECH (22:33; 20.6MB)
KING Q&A SESSION (18:33; 16.9MB)
To download, right-click link and select "save as"
Harlan Boyles
The Distinguished CEO Lecture Series began in the Spring of 1988 and is held each semester. In October 1991 the Series was dedicated to Treasurer Boyles in honor of his service to the State of North Carolina. An endowment fund was established at that time, with the assistance of former U.S. Senator James T. Broyhill, to permanently endow the series in Boyles' name.
Harlan E. Boyles (1929-2003) devoted his 49-year career to the citizens of the State of North Carolina. A native of Lincoln County, Boyles was elected to six four-year terms as State Treasurer and served under nine governors. His name was associated throughout the state and the nation with fiscal integrity, hard work and honesty.
Harlan Boyles was dedicated to education, and through his involvement with Appalachian State University and the Walker College of Business, he was able to share his experience, advice and wise counsel with hundreds of students and future business leaders. For eleven years, he came to campus to preside over the bi-annual Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture Series.
Not only did his association with the Walker College make a difference in many on-campus endeavors, but it also had a tremendous effect on the college’s fund-raising efforts. He was honored with three separate endowments in the college -- for the lecture series, student scholarships, and faculty support. These endowments will provide an impact on the college for years to come.
