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Dean Bill Boulding advocates business as a force for good

Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors, speaks with Dean Boulding
Since 1984, the Dean's Office of The Fuqua School of Business has hosted the Distinguished Speakers Series, bringing a variety of corporate leaders to Duke's campus. The speakers provide significant educational enrichment that is a natural complement to the school's curriculum.
The objective of the series is two-fold. It brings high-profile corporate leaders to one of the world's leading business schools to share their insights on current business issues and corporate strategies. The program also builds and strengthens the relationship between Fuqua and the world's leading corporations.
The Distinguished Speakers Series is supported by Dean Bill Boulding, and the series is open to the Duke University community.
Mary Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors, describes a year of innovation and how the firm pivoted to produce much-needed ventilators to avoid a COVID-19-driven shortage of the life-saving devices.
Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom, explains the opportunities and challenges the company has faced in a year that transformed how the world does business and more than tripled Zoom’s revenues.
Mastercard Chairman Ajay Banga defines decency in business leadership and explains why leading and serving others is a privilege.
Ellen Kullman, CEO of 3D printing startup Carbon, discusses efforts to build gender equity and her new role leading a startup.
Boston Consulting Group CEO Rich Lesser discusses earning trust during challenging times and the importance of communicating in realities.
CEO of P&G David Taylor discusses the company's revival and his campaigns for equality in the workforce.
Senior Partner and Chairman, PwC US, Tim Ryan discusses leadership and how to bring people together with common purpose.
Managing Director of Towerview Capital Management and Co-Owner and Chief Marketing Officer of Naturade, Kareem Cook discusses successfully changing corporate cultures and the importance of being intentional.
Dallas Health Czar Dr. Kelvin Baggett discusses building coalitions while leading a city through a pandemic.
Cara Sabin, CEO of Sundial Brands discusses leading as a Black female CEO.
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Martin Dempsey discusses why he believes the turmoil of 2020 will lead to positive change.
Chip Bergh of Levi Strauss & Co. discusses brand transformation and CEO activism.