Banking Industry Trailblazer Shares Experiences with Entrepreneurs at Exclusive EO Event
CHARLOTTE, NC - January 24, 2012 - EO Charlotte, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs' Organization, recently treated members and sponsors to a lunch event at Ruth's Chris SouthPark featuring candid conversation with banking history-maker and entrepreneur, Hugh McColl.
More than 50 chapter members enjoyed great food as they posed a host of diverse questions to Mr. McColl. The setting created a very comfortable atmosphere for EO Charlotte's business owners to quiz Mr. McColl and glean valuable information from his answers and colorful stories.
Mr. McColl's experiences in leading business initiatives, managing people, negotiating deals, making critical decisions and handling stress gave the event's participants an incredible bevvy of information to take away with them.
"The opportunity to learn from such a master of endless facets of business was absolutely incredible. Mr. McColl is a wealth of knowledge and experience and his willingness to candidly share with us was educational, entertaining and quite generous of him," comments EO Charlotte chapter president, John Bly. "I have inspiration and ideas in new areas that I will enthusiastically apply to my business, as I'm sure many of my fellow entrepreneurs at today's event will, as well. This is a prime example of exclusive experiences that we, as EO members, are offered."
About Hugh McColl
Hugh McColl is one of the most recognized names in banking with a great history in the industry. Mr. McColl was Chairman and CEO of Bank of America. During his tenure as Chairman and CEO, Mr. McColl grew the institution from $12 billion in assets in 1983 to $642 billion in assets, $364 billion in deposits, and $48 billion in shareholders' equity upon his retirement in April 2001.
Today, Mr. McColl is involved with about 11 companies and organizations including McColl Partners, Falfurrias Capital Partners, McColl Fine Art, MME Fine Art and McColl Center for Visual Arts. Mr. McColl previously served on the Board of Directors of Bank of America, Cousins Properties, Faison Enterprises, Inc., General Parts, Inc., Ruddick Corporation, and Sonoco Products Company. He was inducted into the NC Business Hall of Fame in 2005 and is sought after as a speaker and contributor across the business world.
Mr. McColl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1957 and served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959.
About EO & EO Charlotte
EO Charlotte is part of a global community of more than 7,500 entrepreneurs worldwide, all of whom run companies that exceed $1 Million in revenue. EO Charlotte serves members who have a passionate desire to grow their businesses, to learn from their peers, and to share their experiences with others. Through its business-centric education, leadership training and interactive mindshare across business sectors, EO Charlotte strives to be a continuous source of value to its members. Learn more about EO Charlotte Memberships or Sponsorships.
(EO) Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a dynamic global network of more than 8,000 business owners in 40 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, the year 2012 marks EO's 25th anniversary. With its transformative experiences and unparalleled peer network, EO transforms the lives of the entrepreneurs who transform the world. EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. Membership in one of EO's 120 chapters is by invitation only; the average member is 41 years old with annual revenues of US$17.3 million. For more information on EO, visit http://www.eonetwork.org/ or call +1.703.519.6700.