The 39th Annual Wharton Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Conference The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self. Conference attendees enjoy the honesty and humor of panelists as they disucss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Deniss Walcott, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, shares key insights from his experience in education and community development. Professional connections are made as conference speakers and attendees engage in conversation after an inspiring panel on entrepreneurship. It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and not be prepared. A second year Wharton student presents a talented Philadelphia high school senior with the WMY Future Leaders Scholarship to aid her college tuition. CEO of Darden Restaurants, Clarence Otis, Jr., shares valuable insights about his journey to managing a multi-billion dollar full-service restaurant company. Our ability to create has outreached our ability to use wisely the products of our invention. Outstanding top executives, including Wharton alumna, Valerie Mosley, discuss how to define your own path for success and the role of Leadership from a woman's perspective. Attendees mingle at the cocktail hour and enjoy live band entertainment while preparing for the dinner & evening gala

Welcome to the 39th Annual Wharton Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Conference

Hosted by The Wharton School’s African American MBA Association

Myriad factors of the global economy have resulted in an accelerated rate of change of the business landscape. As with the changing of all economic trends, it is imperative that the savvy business person be aware of the dynamic business landscape, understands and embraces this change, so that he or she ushers positive progression. This conference will highlight how accomplished business leaders have embraced changes, positive or negative, in their environment and how this was pivotal in helping them shape the path ahead to attain success. We invite you to explore how to create more opportunities to create lasting impact.

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Keynote Speakers

Richard (Dick) D. Daniels

Dick D. Daniels

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Shared Services
Kaiser Permanente
Larry Miller

Larry Miller

President, Jordan Brand
Nike
Robert A. Marchman

Robert Marchman

Executive Vice President and Head of the Market Regulation Department’s Legal Group
FINRA
Marilyn F. Booker

Marilyn F. Booker

Managing Director and Head of Urban Markets Group
Morgan Stanley

Sponsors
The Boston Consulting Group Credit Suisse McKinsey & Company Accenture Bain and Company Deloitte Deutsche Bank Exelon Johnson & Johnson American Express J.P. Morgan M&T Bank

AAMBAA     The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Sponsored by the African American MBA Association of the Wharton School