The Russell Banks CEO Leadership Lecture Series 2007 features Paul Lawrence, President & CEO, HSBC, USA, N.A., HSBC USA Inc. and Head of Corporate, Investment Banking and Markets, North America.

Mr. Lawrence is introduced by Richard Merians, Baruch alumnus; Founder, Chairman, & CEO, Hygrade Integrated Logistics Systems, Inc. Baruch College President Waldron makes the opening remarks. Eli Mason (Class of '40), senior partner in Mason & Company LLP, speaks at the event.

John Elliot, Dean of the Zicklin School of Business, moderates the Q & A session.

The event takes place on November 20, 2007 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.