General Session Speakers
A.G. Lafley | Bryan Silbermann | David Nour | Jim Carroll
A.G. Lafley
Former Chairman & CEO, Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble: Lessons in Innovation from a Global Leader
Friday, October 15, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
During A.G. Lafley's 10-year tenure as CEO and chairman of Procter and Gamble, sales doubled, profits quadrupled, and P&G's market value increased by more than $100 billion dollars. At the same time, P&G emerged as a more consumer-driven company with a more diverse, open, and collaborative culture where innovation is the primary driver of business and financial growth.
How did he lead such a dramatic transformation? And how can you do it for your organization?
Join A.G. Lafley as he discusses branding, leadership, innovations and reveals the secrets behind P&G's transformation. You'll discover how to apply the same ideas and process to your organization's business strategy.
Bryan Silbermann, CAE
President and CEO, Produce Marketing Association
A Fresh Outlook on the State of the Industry
Saturday, October 16, 2010
7:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
There are numerous factors that can have a profound impact on the future of our industry. As the President and CEO of PMA, it's Bryan Silbermann's mission — and passion — to maintain constant awareness of them. Bryan offers a unique 360-degree insider's perspective on the state of this industry worldwide. What has he seen over the past year, and what will it mean for your business?
In this informative, impactful address, Bryan will discuss the challenges, trends, and successes of the past year, as well as the issues that will affect your business in both the short and long-term future. Topics include innovation, consumer trends, labor, food safety, private labeling, ethical consumerism, organics, and much more.
From field to fork, if it's on the industry's radar, it will be in Bryan's session.
David Nour
Consultant, Author, and CEO of The Nour Group, Inc.
Beyond the business card: How to create and grow strategic business relationships
Sunday, October 17, 2010
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
David Nour is an expert social networking strategist and one of the foremost thought leaders on the quantifiable value of business relationships. In the past 25 years he has built an impressive reputation for entrepreneurial success, both within large corporations and early stage ventures.
What he understands more than most is the true value of relationships, especially when they can lead to growth, innovation, and success. But nurturing relationships requires skill, strategy, and planning.
As the founder of Relationship Economics®, Nour has worked with individuals, teams and corporations in a transformational process to build, nurture, and leverage their personal, functional, and strategic relationships. In this revealing session, he'll share the secrets of Relationship Economics, including how to invest in people for extraordinary return.
Jim Carroll
Futurist, Author, Trends and Innovation Expert
Taking the Fear Out of the Future: Seven Strategic Steps to Take Right Now
Monday, October 18, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
So what does the future bring for the produce industry? Who in the supply chain will it affect? And most of all, how will you prepare?
In a thought-provoking session, renowned strategic thinking expert, Jim Carroll, will challenge you to confront the "big trends" that you need to face head on and what you should be doing right now to position yourself for success. You'll learn to recognize and explore trends that have a direct impact to the produce industry, as well as how to address them in your future planning.
Widely recognized for his analysis of how innovative organizations achieve market growth despite deep economic challenges, Carroll has represented global companies such as Nestle, Microsoft and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
