DSN, Mack Elevation Forum to examine future of leadership in CPG industry
The consumer packaged goods industry is facing a war on talent like never before, and we want to talk about it.
Drug Store News and Mack Elevation Forum have collaborated to create The Future Leaders Summit, a leadership event slated for May 24 in Chicago. This intimate event will feature seven high-impact leaders who will share their ideas and philosophies on attracting talent and leading in a hyper-competitive world.
“We are all in a competitive environment that is unfamiliar and potentially hostile to our business. Our industry must learn how to once again attract, develop and retain the best talent available,” DSN group publisher Wayne Bennett said.
“Tomorrow’s leaders must think differently and possess a different set of leadership skills,“ Dan Mack, managing director of Mack Elevation Forum said. “They must be curious, resilient, purposeful, creative and able to build an adaptive trustworthy team. No company is immune to change, and creating a healthy culture that attracts leaders is vital to growth.”
The event will foster an open discussion and will allow opportunities for questions and answers between speakers and the audience.
Attendees and sponsors will hear from some very special brands and leading retailers that are committed to creating winning organizations busting with talent, noted Bennett. “If you are looking for new ideas to expand your business, this is a perfect event for you to attend,” he said.
“This year, we are birthing an exciting event comprised of purposeful leaders who have a track record of success and developing talent,” Mack said. “Each of our speakers possesses a special balance of strategy and execution skills that set them apart.”
Topics/speakers for the full-day program include:
Harnessing a Knowledge Organization by Michelle Gloeckler, EVP consumables and health and wellness, Walmart
Do Well By Doing Good by David Simnick, co-founder and president, SoapBox
Leading with Heart by George Coleman, VP healthcare, pricing and business planning, CVS Health
Having Courage to Risk by Joe Magnacca, CEO of Massage Envy and former EVP Duane Reade, Walgreens
Who’s Your Mentor? by Chris Dimos, SVP, corporate strategy and business development, McKesson
Why Purpose Matters by Jason Reiser, chief merchant, Family Dollar
In addition, the Future Leaders Forum will also feature two panel discussions:
VP of sales Roundtable: “How top leaders attract, develop and retain talent?”
Millennial Roundtable: “What are Millennials looking for in a leader?”
The Millennial Roundtable is being supported by The Emerson Group and moderated by Matt Poli, VP marketing of The Emerson Group.
“Participants in the Future Leaders Forum will have an experience that will help take their organizations to the next level,” said Mack.
Coverage of the Future Leaders Forum will be featured in DSN both in print and online, including a series of video highlights.
To register, click here. For more information, contact Wayne Bennett at [email protected] or Dan Mack at [email protected].