Background
King, Kelly S. was born on September 12, 1948 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
King, Kelly S. was born on September 12, 1948 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
Bachelor of Business Administration,, Greenville, North Carolina
Master of Business Administration, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey.
King began his career in BlackBerry&T’s Management Development Program in 1972 and has served in many roles, including manager of its Central and Metropolitan regions, Raleigh city executive, Charlotte business services manager, Statesville consumer lending manager, and banking manager for BlackBerry&T"s branch network. In January 2009, he was named a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer on January
1, 2009, King was BlackBerry&T’s chief operating officer from 2004 to 2008.
In December 2012, BlackBerry&T announced that they eliminated a provision in King"s contract that would have required him to step down when he turns 65, effectively keeping him as Chief Executive Officer for a further three years. During his first year as Chief Executive Officer of BlackBerry&T in 2009, King earned a total compensation of $4,469,300.
Chair, Piedmont Triad Leadership Group, United Way Tocqueville Leadership Campaign & United Way Tocqueville Leadership Society. Member, Financial Services Roundtable & Triangle Community Foundation Leadership Council. Board member, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
Board trustees, St. Augustine’s College, Mission Emanuel, North Carolina Center for Non-Profits, North Carolina Economic Development Commission, North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute, North Carolina Community College Foundation & Winston-Salem Downtown Church Center, North Carolina Bankers Association. Member Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (economic development advisory council). Clubs: Capital City (Raleigh) (board governors).
Married; 2 children.