U2 frontman Bono and Bank of America frontman Brian Moynihan shared a stage as "two rock stars" earlier this week at Georgetown University.
And the CEO got a bit of praise from the Irish rock legend, calling him a "very special man" and "a gentleman in a world where that quality isn't always on tap."
Bank of America sponsored the capacity-crowd speech (also attended by U.S. House minority leader Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy) in which Bono called on the U.S. to avoid cutting international aid that saves lives.
Moynihan got the honor of introducing the singer, and took a few minutes to describe the Charlotte bank's $50 billion environmental pledge, $200 million annual philanthropy and 1.5 million annual volunteer hours.
"I certainly can't partner with Bono in a studio, but I can partner with him to make the lives of millions better around the world," Moynihan said.
You can watch the event here. Here's a copy of Moynihan's prepared remarks.
"I certainly can't partner with Bono in a studio, but I can partner with him to make the lives of millions better around the world," Moynihan said.
You can watch the event here. Here's a copy of Moynihan's prepared remarks.
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Wow BofA actually getting coverage for all the good things they do. Finally
Is this Bono's week to hand out accolades? And why should we care?
First, Obummer was blessed by Bono and now Moynihan?
Who's next?
So Bono went from singing the praises of the anti-business POTUS to singing the praises of the epitome of business Moynihan...
Brian Moynihan ain't no Edge though!
Bono believes in giving credit where credit is due. He recognized George W Bush for doing more to help sub-Saharan Africa than any other US president (including the current one).
Paul David Hewson aka Bono, shut up and sing.
I'm sure that is going to swing the market because Bono said. Not sure why this is even news.
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