C-Suite Leadership Insights on Culture, Change Management, & More

Cassi Chandler, FBI’s First African American Female Special Agent Assistant Director

Cassi Chandler is a barrier-breaking leader who developed high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams in the FBI on foundations of motivational leadership. In her talks, she outlines the importance of leading with empathy, shares strategies for defining team values, shares lessons on leading through change, and offers proven strategies for creating a culture of trust and belonging.  

Susan Desmond-Hellmann, Former CEO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

As the CEO of the Gates Foundation for more than five years, Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann led the organization’s 1,500-person workforce on the mission to reduce inequity and combat infectious disease across the globe. Her talks are centered on leading with purpose and draw upon defining moments in her career as a leader to outline strategies for building collaborative and innovative cultures, and helping people find joy in their work.

Sarah Robb O’Hagan, CEO of EXOS, Former Global President of Gatorade & Nike, Virgin Group, & Equinox Executive

A leader of extreme teams at some of the world’s biggest and most-beloved brands, Sarah Robb O’Hagan shares practical takeaways for how leaders and their teams can make bold moves, discover their competitive edge, and fine-tune all aspects of themselves for high performance.

Reggie Fils-Aimé, Former President and COO of Nintendo of America Inc.

Regarded as a boss-level industry disruptor, Reggie Fils-Aimé is a serial innovator who is credited with revitalizing the Nintendo brand and cementing the company’s legacy as the leader in the gaming industry. He draws upon his experiences leading at Nintendo, Pizza Hut, Panda Management Company, Guinness, and Proctor & Gamble to share his innovator’s rulebook for breaking the rules and creating the ultimate gameplan for success.

Susan O'Malley, Former President of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards, First Female President of a Professional Sports Franchise

A pioneer who thrived in the male dominated field of sports management, Susan O'Malley reflects upon her groundbreaking career as the president of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals to introduce audiences to her "W.I.N." theory for business success, while sharing seven lessons on leadership and life. 

James D. White, Former Chairperson, President, & CEO of Jamba Juice

Named the San Francisco Bay Area’s “Most Admired CEO,” James D. White reflects upon his experiences as a leader at Jamba Juice, Safeway, Gillette, Nestle-Purina PetCare, and Coca-Cola to address the most important topics in leadership today — from culture transformation to mapping out your organization’s next decade.

Jim Donald, Co-Chairman of Albertsons, Former CEO of Starbucks, Former CEO of Extended Stay Hotels, & Former CEO of Pathmark Supermarkets

Known as the "Turnaround King," Jim Donald has served as the CEO of multiple global brands. Among a long list of accomplishments, he led record growth as the CEO of Starbucks. His key messages center on how to navigate today's business challenges and why it's important to embrace technology disruption in order to innovate and leapfrog the competition. 

Nate Mook, Activist Entrepreneur, Former CEO of World Central Kitchen

Nate Mook is a mission-driven leader who grew nonprofit World Central Kitchen from $1 million to $400 million generated in global impact in just five years. In his talks, he walks audience members through how they can build purpose-oriented movements from the ground up, as well as how organizations can look within themselves to think bigger and change the world for the better.