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        Harbert Day 2025

        Join us on April 24, 2025, for Harbert Day, an exclusive professional development and networking day on the Plains. Harbert Day 2025 features Paul Jacobson, CFO of General Motors.

        • Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
        • Location: The Graduate Hotel 
          202 W Magnolia Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
          • Limited rooms available at a discounted rate.
            Book now - Cutoff date is April 10th. 
        • Attendance: Limited to ensure an engaging experience.
          Advance tickets are required.
        • Cost: $150

        PURCHASE TICKETS
        SPONSORSHIPS CLOSED:
        If you would still like to sponsor, please email nicole.maroun@auburn.edu by April 1


        Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:

        Brasfield & Gorrie - Presenting Sponsor

        Truist Securities

        TTI

        Global PM Partners

        Warren Averett

        UHY

        The Broadway Group

        Ernst & Young

        EBSCO Industries

        Collective Insights

        Altec Capital



        • AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 24th
          Time Details
          10:00 – 11:00 am Check-In and Conversations
          11:00 – 11:15 am Welcome from Vini Nathan (Strategic Plan)
          11:15 – 11:30 am Dean Jennifer Mueller-Phillips (Distinctly Harbert)
          11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch served
          11:50 am – 12:30 pm Exceptional Harbert Student Experience with Mandy Devereux
          12:30 - 12:45pm Break
          12:45 – 1:30 pm A.I. Conversation Panel – Asim Ali with Jay James, David Parsons,

          Josh Waddell

          1:30 – 2:15 pm Harbert Insights with Faculty
          2:15 – 3:00 pm Executive Conversations with Paul Jacobson, CFO General Motors
          3:00 – 3:15 pm Break
          3:15 – 4:00 pm Fireside chat – Hugh Freeze, John Cohen, and Bruce Pearl
          4:00 – 4:15 pm Concluding Remarks – Kyle Tothill, Chair of Alumni Council
          4:15 – 5:30 pm Reception for guests at Rooftop of Graduate Hotel

        Paul JacobsonAbout Paul Jacobson

        Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

        Paul Jacobson joined General Motors as executive vice president and chief financial officer in December 2020.

        Prior to joining GM, Jacobson served as CFO of Delta Air Lines, Inc., a company he helped transform into one of Fortune magazine's Top 50 Most Admired Companies for six consecutive years. He was named the airline industry’s best CFO eight times by Institutional Investor magazine’s poll of Wall Street analysts and investors.

        Jacobson graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and later received a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.

        He serves on the board of trustees for the Auburn University Foundation, The Harbert College of Business Advisory Council at Auburn and The Owen Graduate School of Management Board of Visitors at Vanderbilt.

         

        Why Attend? 

        • Network: Connect with influential alumni, parents, and friends of the Harbert College, fostering relationships that extend beyond the event. 
        • Learn: Gain insights from industry leaders and thought-provoking speakers, acquiring knowledge that will propel your personal and professional growth. 
        • Give Back: Your attendance directly contributes to the success of Harbert College, providing crucial unrestricted funds for ongoing development. 

        Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to shape the future of the Harbert College of Business. Secure your spot today and be part of a day that promises to leave a lasting impact. Join us at the Harbert Day of Engagement – where connections are made, traditions are celebrated, and success is shared. 


        Harbert Day 2024 Photos

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Harbert Day 2024 with Patrick Lencioni

        Sponsorships Available

        Sponsorship opportunities are available—a perfect way to showcase your support and amplify your presence. Contact us for more information

         
        Patrick Allen

        Patrick Allen

        Senior Director of Advancement