Palmer’s Executive Speaker Series

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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