The 38th 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 38th Annual Wharton Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Conference

Hosted by The Wharton School’s African American MBA Association

Success has no limits, especially when we empower ourselves with the knowledge and creativity required to push boundaries and broaden the playing field. Building on the life and legacy of civil rights leader Whitney M. Young, Jr., this conference will explore the ways in which accomplished business leaders have differentiated themselves and achieved higher levels of success by being information seekers and visionary thinkers. Whether you work in finance or marketing, are passionate about social impact and politics, or have plans to engage in the global markets, we invite you to expand your definition of success and be inspired to pursue your goals.

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Featured Speakers

Jim Lowry

Jim Lowry

Senior Advisor
The Boston Consulting Group
Shelley Stewart, Jr., CPSM

Shelley Stewart, Jr., CPSM

Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence and Chief Procurement Officer
Tyco International
Christopher C. Whitfield

Christopher C. Whitfield

Chief Executive Officer
Batswadi Pharmaceuticals
Jim Lowry

Lisa W. Pickrum

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
The RLJ Companies

Sponsors

The Boston Consulting Group Credit Suisse McKinsey & Company Accenture American Express Bain and Company Bank of America Barclays Capital Citi Deloitte Deutsche Bank Exelon Fidelity Morgan Stanley UBS Booz & Company Johnson & Johnson J.P. Morgan

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