Dean’s Speaker Series: Daniel Zhao
Drawing on Glassdoor employee sentiment and workplace review data, Glassdoor Chief Economist Daniel Zhao examined how recent workplace shifts have reshaped worker priorities, confidence and job security.
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Sep 25, 2026
Glassdoor Chief Economist Daniel Zhao: What Do Workers Want?
Join us March 25 for a compelling keynote featuring Daniel Zhao, chief economist at Glassdoor and 2026 Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow, in a special Grand Challenge installment of the Dean’s Speaker Series: “What Do Workers Want?”
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Craig Albanese and Wesley Burks
Please join the Center for the Business of Health and the Kenan Institute for an exclusive lunchtime conversation with Dr. Craig Albanese and Dr. Wesley Burks, joined by Kody Kinsley. The Dean's Speaker Series talk is on Friday, Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Emerging, Authentic Leadership in a Post-COVID World
Please join us for “How Leadership Is Changing for Your Generation,” an exclusive conversation with Zach Clayton of Three Ships and Bill George of Harvard Business School. Their fireside chat is offered through the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by the Kenan Institute in partnership with UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Interim Dean Jennifer Conrad.
Sep 25, 2026
Virtual Event – Dean’s Speaker Series: Ukonwa Kuzi-Orizu Ojo
Global Chief Marketing Officer, Prime Video & Amazon Studios
Please join us for an exclusive virtual conversation with Prime Video and Amazon Studios Global Chief Marketing Officer Ukonwa Kuzi-Orizu Ojo (BSBA '97) on Tuesday, April 12. This discussion is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Hope Bryant
Vice Chairwoman, First Citizens Bank
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with First Citizens Bank Vice Chairwoman Hope Bryant on Tuesday, March 29. This discussion is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Dean’s Speaker Series — Andrew Rose
On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Worthington Industries President and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Rose joined UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford for a fireside chat. Rose discussed the impacts of COVID-19 and the economy on the manufacturing industry and gave advice to students about to enter today's workforce.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Andrew Rose
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Worthington Industries President and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Rose on Wednesday, February 16. This discussion is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Sep 25, 2026
Virtual Event – Dean’s Speaker Series: Machelle Baker Sanders
Please join us for an exclusive virtual conversation with North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders on Wednesday, February 9. This discussion is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Dean’s Speaker Series — Louise Brady and Bobby Long, Piedmont Capital Partners
On Wednesday, September 22, Piedmont Capital Partners Co-founder and Managing Partner Louise Brady and Partner Bobby Long joined UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford to kick off the 2021-2022 Dean’s Speaker Series. Check out their fireside chat to hear the experts’ takes on economic regionalism, the industries most ripe for investment and growth amid and beyond COVID-19, and the role business should play to stem the pandemic-induced exodus of women from the workforce.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Bobby Long & Louise Brady
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Bobby Long and Louise Brady on Wednesday, Sept. 22. This discussion is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Dean’s Speaker Series — Anthony Foxx
On Thursday, April 29, Lyft Chief Policy Officer and Advisor to the Co-founders Anthony Foxx joined UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford for an exclusive virtual discussion. Foxx discussed his career as the secretary of transportation under President Obama and as the mayor of Charlotte, the innovative technologies transforming transportation and how we can transition to a greener economy.
Sep 25, 2026
Virtual Event: Dean’s Speaker Series — Anthony Foxx
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Lyft Chief Policy Officer and Advisor to the Co-Founders Anthony Foxx on Wednesday, April 29. This virtual experience is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Navigating Uncharted Waters
As part of the 2020 Dean’s Speaker Series, UNC Kenan-Flagler Dean Doug Shackelford sat down virtually with Royal Caribbean Cruises EVP and Chief Financial Officer Jason Liberty.
Dean’s Speaker Series — Jason Liberty
On Wednesday, April 14, Royal Caribbean Group Executive Vice President & CFO Jason Liberty joined UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford for an exclusive virtual discussion. Liberty discussed how his team handled the unknowns of the past year, his current work to ensure customer confidence and the short- and long-term impact of the pandemic on the cruise industry.
Sep 25, 2026
Virtual Event: Dean’s Speaker Series — Jason Liberty
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Royal Caribbean Group Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Liberty on Wednesday, April 14. This virtual experience is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Dean’s Speaker Series — Michele Buck
On Thursday, April 8, Hershey Company Chairman of the Board, President and CEO Michele Buck joined UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford for an exclusive virtual discussion. Buck discussed the challenges and opportunities of leading one of America's most-loved brands along with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food industry and barriers to leadership facing women today.
Sep 25, 2026
Virtual Event: Dean’s Speaker Series — Michele Buck
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Hershey's Chairman of the Board, President and CEO Michele Buck on Wednesday, April 8. This virtual experience is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Dean’s Speaker Series — Darren Walker
On Wednesday, March 3, Ford Foundation President Darren Walker joined UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford for an exclusive virtual discussion. Walker discussed leading the $14 billion philanthropy, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation's reckoning around systemic racism and how business plays an essential role in the public good.
Sep 25, 2026
Virtual Event: Dean’s Speaker Series — Darren Walker
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with the President of the Ford Foundation, Darren Walker on Wednesday, March 3. This virtual experience is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
2020 Business of Healthcare Conference: Closing Keynote Dean’s Speaker Series — Brian Caveney
LabCorp Executive Vice President & President of Diagnostics Brian Caveney joined UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Associate Dean of MBA Programs & Faculty Director of the Center for the Business of Health Brad Staats on Friday, Nov. 13 for an exclusive conversation as part of the 10th Annual Business of Healthcare Conference. This virtual fireside chat was part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Sep 25, 2026
Virtual Event: Dean’s Speaker Series — Brian Caveney
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with LabCorp Executive Vice President & President of Diagnostics Brian Caveney on Friday, Nov. 13. This virtual fireside chat is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford. The discussion will be led by Brad Staats, Associate Dean of MBA Programs, Professor of Operations, Sarah Graham Kenan Scholar & Faculty Director of the Center for the Business of Health.
Dean’s Speaker Series — Harvey Gantt
On Thursday, Oct. 29, architect, politician and former mayor of Charlotte, Harvey Gantt joined UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford for an exclusive fireside chat. Gantt discussed his career, the current political climate and the social justice movement in the U.S. This virtual experience was part of the Dean’s Speaker Series.
Dean’s Speaker Series — Harvey Gantt
On Thursday, Oct. 29, architect, politician and former mayor of Charlotte Harvey Gantt joined UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford for an exclusive fireside chat. Gantt discussed his career, the current political climate and the social justice movement in the U.S. This virtual experience was part of the Dean’s Speaker Series.
Sep 25, 2026
Virtual Event: Dean’s Speaker Series — Harvey Gantt
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Harvey Gantt, architect, politician and former mayor of Charlotte, on Thursday, Oct. 29. This virtual experience is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Isa Watson
Please join the Kenan Institute for an exclusive conversation with Squad Founder and CEO Isa Watson on Thursday, Feb. 13. The event takes place in Kenan Center 204 and is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dave Hoffman.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Jeff Arnold
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Sharecare Co-founder, Chairman and CEO Jeff Arnold on Friday, Nov. 8. The event takes place in the Koury Auditorium and is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Scott Kupor
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Andreessen Horowitz Managing Partner Scott Kupor on Monday, Oct. 21 from 4–5 p.m. The event is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: David Taylor
Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Procter & Gamble Chairman of the Board, President and CEO David Taylor on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 5–6 p.m. The event takes place in the Kenan Center Dining Room and is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Doug Shackelford.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Chuck Robbins
Please join us for and exclusive conversation with Cisco CEO and Chairman, and UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus Chuck Robbins. Chuck is focused on helping companies, cities and countries around the world as they look to Cisco to connect everything and everyone by building the highly secure, intelligent platform for digital business.
Sep 25, 2026
Dean’s Speaker Series: Michael S. Piwowar
Join us for an afternoon with SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar, who will share how the SEC is protecting investors, maintain the integrity of markets, and facilitate capital formation. Michael S. Piwowar was first appointed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by President Barack Obama and was sworn in on August 15, 2013. Dr. Piwowar was designated Acting Chairman of the Commission by President Donald Trump from January 23, 2017, to May 4, 2017.