CEO: Episode Archives

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  Patrick Jenevein, Tang Energy

  In this CEO, host Lee Cullum engages in a global discussion on clean energy with Patrick Jenevein, President and CEO of Dallas and Beijing-based Tang Energy.

• Sharon Anderson Wright, Half-Price Books

  As President and CEO of Half Price Books, Sharon Anderson Wright heads one of the nation’s largest and best-known family-owned used bookstore chains.

• Kathleen Mason, Tuesday Morning

  President and CEO Kathleen Mason tells host Lee Cullum that the no-frills discount chain encountered holiday shoppers who were feeling pinched and spending less.

• John Muse, HM Capital Partners

  John Muse is Chairman and CEO of HM Capital Partners, a private equity firm. He currently manages a $1.6 billion portfolio.

• Matthew Rose, Burlington Northern

  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

  CEO John Young oversees Dallas-based Energy Future Holdings whose subsidiaries include TXU, Luminant and Oncor.

• Rick Wagoner, General Motors

  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

  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

  Doug Brooks is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for Brinker International. Brinker brands include Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy.

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  Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines

  Southwest Airlines carries more passengers than any other airline in the world but CEO Gary Kelly is facing a dismal climate in 2008.