The Tetley Distinguished Leader Lecture Series brings great business minds to Coles College of Business students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Through this interactive event series, you’ll be able to hear personal stories of success over setbacks, gain insight into what makes a great leader and talk one-on-one with industry role models in an accessible atmosphere.

Join Atlanta business legend Bernie Marcus as he shares insights from his incredible journey launching one of the country's most recognizable brands, its disastrous first day, his early career (including working as a hypnotist!), and his more recent passion for philanthropy. Learn how Bernie Marcus has spent decades inspiring people to "Do it Yourself."

About Bernie Marcus

Bernie Marcus co-founded Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, and served as its inaugural CEO and chairman until his retirement in 2002. Over the last several decades, he has redirected his entrepreneurial spirit toward hundreds of charitable endeavors to solve big problems. He has given away more than $2 billion and is a signatory to the Giving Pledge.