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Walter W. Bettinger II - October 6, 2009
Walter W. Bettinger II, was the featured speaker for the 2009 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Executive Leadership Forum. Speaking to a standing room only audience, Mr. Bettinger spoke about leadership and the importance of empathy for others.
Mr. Bettinger serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Charles Schwab Corporation, and is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Charles Schwab Corporation. Prior to assuming his current role, he was most recently President and Chief Operating Officer of The Charles Schwab Corporation. A native of Ada, Ohio, Mr. Bettinger holds a degree in finance and investments, summa cum laude, from Ohio University. He has also completed the General Management program offered by the Harvard Business School.
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Past Speakers
2010
Jim Clifton, Chairman and CEO, The Gallup Organization
2009
Walter W. Bettinger II, President & CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation.
2008
Carl T. Camden, Ph.D., President & CEO, Kelly Services, Inc.
2007
David A. Daberko, Chairman, National City Corporation
2006
Robert J. Keegan, Chairman, CEO, and President, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
2005
Richard K. Smucker, President & Co-CEO, The Smucker Company
2004
David Oreck, Founder, Oreck Corporation
2003
J.D. Power III, Chairman of the Board, J.D. Power and Associates
Words from our Students
- Paul Clarke
Words from our Students
"Meeting Mr. Bettinger at the Goodyear lecture and roundtable was inspirational. His persistence despite his struggles after college should serve as a model to all students and inspire us in our professional careers."
- Scott Garnick
Words from our Students
"The Goodyear lecture and roundtable with Walt Bettinger provided a wealth of knowledge and contextualized what I have learnt in my CBA classes. I learnt that true leadership involves personal integrity aimed at delivering sustainable results through a well-assembled and motivated team."
- Douglas Maseka
"Mr. Bettinger provided some wonderful examples and parables. I particularly enjoyed his updated story of the tortoise and the hare who accomplished more by combining their skills as a team."
- Seth Tanner
Words from our Students
"Meeting Mr. Bettinger was definitely an inspiration and an enhancement to my MBA experience. It was fascinating to meet the top executive of a company that has not collapsed under the current economic conditions."
- Alexa Sullivan
Words from our Students
"I was particularly appreciative of Mr. Bettinger’s candor and genuineness. His ability to connect with me, made me realize the importance of a leader’s ability to inspire and connect with others."
- Scott Garnick
Words from our Students
"Meeting Mr. Bettinger was great and I feel all students should have the same possibilities presented to them. To be able to sit in the same room with an executive of his status lets you know that it is possible to attain his status, especially without graduating from a highly recognized institution such as Yale or Harvard. He stressed hard work and determination, along with other personal goals and values."
- Matt Wade
Words from our Students
"Mr. Bettinger’s story was inspiring to students because it's hard for us to imagine a bright future after college when companies are talking about "restructuring" and "hiring freezes". His story proves that sticking to your business model and core competencies will keep your company on top."
- Alexa Sullivan
Words from our Students
"At the round table event I was exposed to a positive atmosphere in which to learn from successful individuals who have worked their way up from the bottom. It helps you envision the possibilities that lay ahead once you are outside of business school."
- Matt Wade
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