Palmer’s Executive Speaker Series
5 Years of Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders!
Since the 2022-23 academic year, the Palmer's Executive Speakers Series has brought high-ranking executives from the business world to the Benedict College campus to share the stories behind their success, their leadership secrets, and the most significant obstacles they’ve faced and overcome. Leaders from prominent, highly successful companies will share real-world experiences and offer insight into current and future business trends and the challenges decision-makers face in today's global workforce.
2026-27 Speaker Series
Michael Hitchcock
CEO, South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission
BIO
September 22, 2026
Speaker Announcement
Coming Soon
October 20, 2026
Kevin Mason
President, Theta Omicron Foundation
BIO
November 10, 2026
Kayla McCollum
Vice President, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
BIO
April 6, 2027
Derek Kelley
Senior Technology
Leader & Strategist
BIO
January 26, 2027
Luigi (Lou) Fata
Vice President of Sales,
Palmer’s
BIO
March 23, 2027