Retired P&G CEO John Pepper to Keynote UC Economics Center Annual Luncheon

The annual awards luncheon for the Economics Center for Education & Research at the University of Cincinnati takes place on March 25, 2010. John E. Pepper Jr., retired chairman and CEO of the Procter & Gamble Company, presents the keynote address, entitled "Our First Priority: Development and Education of Our Youth — Lessons Learned and Suggestions for the Future.”

Pepper spent a 40-year career in numerous positions at Procter & Gamble, including chief executive officer and chairman from 1995 to1999 and chairman of the Board from 2000 to 2002. He served as director of Procter & Gamble from 1984 to 2003 and president from 1986 to 1995.

Pepper currently serves as chairman of the Board of the Walt Disney Company and co-chairman of the Board of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Prior to that, he served as CEO of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center from January 2006 to May 2007 and vice president of Finance and Administration at Yale University from January 2004 to December 2005.

For questions regarding the event, contact Jaclyn Smith at 513-556-2986.

RSVP deadline: Friday, March 12, 2010.

What:    

Annual awards luncheon for the Economics Center for Education & Research at the University of Cincinnati

When

:     March 25, 2010, noon through 1:30 p.m.

Where

:    Hyatt Regency, 151 West 5th Street, downtown Cincinnati

Event Fee(s)

Individual Seat                $ 75

Table Sponsorship        $ 750

Bronze Sponsor          $ 1,500

Silver Sponsor             $ 3,000

Gold Sponsor               $ 5,000

Platinum Sponsor       $ 10,000

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The non-profit Economics Center for Education & Research at the University of Cincinnati was established with the vision of building a vibrant community by inspiring students to appreciate and use their economic freedom and opportunities, and by equipping decision makers with sound economic analyses.