The 1911 Group invites you to join us for a special conversation with Ken Hersh — renowned investor, business leader, philanthropist, and President & CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Ken will share his insights into the art and practice of leadership, drawing on decades of experience at the helm of both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. He will explore how effective leadership transcends industries, how mission alignment drives both financial success and social impact, and how he has cultivated a legacy of truly welcoming and resilient workplace cultures. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who has made his name in the business world without compromising himself or his people.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a leader who has shaped the business world while staying true to his values.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Since 2016, Ken Hersh has served as president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which houses the George W. Bush Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute. In 1988, he co-founded NGP Energy Capital Management, one of the nation’s largest natural resources private equity firms which pioneered private capital investing in the sector. Until 2016, he served as CEO, investing over $12 billion, earning a 27-year 30% annualized rate of return, making it one of the nation’s leading private investors. In 2023, the Oil and Gas Investor magazine inducted Ken into its Hart Energy Hall of Fame as one of the top 50 “pioneering men and women who have shaped energy over the last half century.” Additionally, Ken manages his family office that invests across multiple industries. He sits on numerous corporate and nonprofit boards, including the Texas Rangers Baseball Club. He sits on the Board of Overseers of the Hoover Institution and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Hersh is an active philanthropist through the efforts of The Hersh Foundation both in his community and around the country. In 2023, he released his book, The Fastest Tortoise: Winning in Industries I Knew Nothing About, which chronicles lessons evolving from his business and personal experiences. He received his undergraduate degree in politics from Princeton and his MBA from Stanford University. In 2023, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth honored Hersh with the H. Neil Mallon Award.
Christine Perez is editor of D CEO, the business publication of D Magazine Partners in Dallas — recognized as the nation’s best regional business magazine in four of the past five years. She leads the brand’s editorial operations, overseeing its daily online news site, nonprofit, real estate, and healthcare platforms, and the signature Dallas 500 publication. A national award-winning journalist, Christine has been a trusted voice in North Texas business media since 2000.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 10
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm CT
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