CEO
CEO features chief executives from the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. The show explores what it takes to make a company successful in today's global marketplace, asking questions about leadership style and ethics.
KERA Television: First Friday of the month at 7:30pm (beginning September 7), Sunday following TV broadcast at Noon and Monday following TV broadcast at 10:30pm
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Matthew Rose, Burlington Northern November 28, 2008
As Chairman, President and CEO of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Matthew Rose overseas the nation’s second largest rail network stretching more than 30,000 miles in 28 states and two Canadian provinces.
John Young, Energy Future Holdings October 31, 2008
CEO John Young oversees Dallas-based Energy Future Holdings whose subsidiaries include TXU, Luminant and Oncor.
Rick Wagoner, General Motors August 29, 2008
On its 100th anniversary, General Motors is hardly celebrating. Instead, the nation’s largest automaker battles declining truck and SUV sales, fuel-weary consumers and a $15.5 billion second-quarter loss.
Ralph Babb, Comerica Bank July 25, 2008
CEO Ralph Babb Jr is banking on the state’s population growth and better-than-average economy to shore up Comerica’s financial health.
Doug Brooks, Brinker International June 27, 2008
Doug Brooks is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for Brinker International. Brinker brands include Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy.
Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines May 30, 2008
Southwest Airlines carries more passengers than any other airline in the world but CEO Gary Kelly is facing a dismal climate in 2008.
Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, Harwood International April 25, 2008
A global real estate developer behind some of the building cranes towering over Uptown, Harwood International begins construction on a new 27-story office tower on the site of the former St. Ann Catholic school.
Trevor Fetter, Tenet Health Care March 28, 2008
Fetter was named to his position in September 2003. He originally joined Tenet in 1995, serving as an executive vice president, chief financial officer and a member of the office of the president.