From Creatives to Bankers: Diversity in Innovation
Innovators of Charlotte Video Series presented by EY Charlotte wavespaceTM
The Innovators of Charlotte video series highlights local, diverse innovators, some of whom have laid the foundation for the Charlotte of today and others who are driving the next wave of innovation to build the Charlotte of tomorrow.
EY’s latest innovation center, the Charlotte wavespace, and Design Studio opened in January 2020 at the RailYard South End. EY is proud to share the stories of those driving innovation in the city of Charlotte with this video series.
Building a Bank and a City: Hugh McColl and Andrea Smith of Bank of America
Staring out at the city of Charlotte from the window of the 60th floor of the Bank of America building, Hugh McColl calls it like he sees it. “The bank made all this happen.” The former Chairman and CEO of Bank of America is proud of his legacy — both in building the city and the bank — but the 84-year-old is also working toward the future. He’s teaming up with Andrea Smith, Bank of America’s Chief Administrative Officer, to make sure the innovation culture he created not only survives — it thrives.