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North American Leadership Conference

PPAI’s North American Leadership conference (NALC) sessions are designed for industry leaders who invest in their professional and personal development and want to gain a competitive edge for their business.

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  • Private Equity Lessons Every Business Can Use - Updated For 2023: North American Leadership Conference (NALC) 2023
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/06/2023

    Companies don’t have to be owned by private equity to achieve private equity-like returns.  Chris will share the private equity playbook that will empower you to maximize your business’ potential, regardless of the market conditions.

    Companies don’t have to be owned by private equity to achieve private equity-like returns.  Chris will share the private equity playbook that will empower you to maximize your business’ potential, regardless of the market conditions.

    Chris Anderson (Moderator)

    PPAI Board Member and CEO

    HPG

    Chris Anderson joined the promotional products industry in 2002 with supplier HandStands.  He became president of the company in 2009 and CEO in 2010. Under his leadership, the company expanded its distribution, and closed multiple strategic acquisitions, including the sale of the business to HPG in 2018.  Chris became CEO of HPG in 2019, and he services on the PPAI Board of Directors. 
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  • Navigating The Global Marketplace: North American Leadership Conference (NALC) 2023
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/06/2023

    Dawn Olds will lead a panel of experts as they explore the array of strategic considerations in the global market, including country risk assessments and identifying reliable in-country partnerships.  This session is designed for both suppliers and distributors who are working to meet the needs of both domestic and international trading partners.

    Dawn Olds will lead a panel of experts as they explore the array of strategic considerations in the global market, including country risk assessments and identifying reliable in-country partnerships.  This session is designed for both suppliers and distributors who are working to meet the needs of both domestic and international trading partners.

    Dawn Olds, MAS (Moderator)

    Immediate Past Board Chair and Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and DEI

    HALO

    Dawn Olds, MAS, has been in management for over 20 years, spanning three focus areas: accounting, information technology and general operations. She has developed and managed project integration plans for dozens of successful acquisitions. Olds has been the executive sponsor for several Lean Six Sigma projects. Her career highlights also include mentoring and developing dozens of professionals within the Halo organization and promoting them. In addition to the development of people, Olds dedicates time to volunteering for Junior Achievement, is a mentor for a high school entrepreneur program, and is a member of the Women’s Professional Network, She holds a bachelor’s in information systems and an associate degree in accounting. 

    Isaac Stone Fish (Moderator)

    Founder and CEO

    Strategy Risks

    Isaac Stone Fish is the founder and CEO of the research firm, Strategy Risks, a China-focused research and consulting firm. Strategy Risks works with companies to help them quietly identify and minimize forced labor and regulatory risks in their supply chains. He is also a Washington Post Global Opinions contributing columnist, a contributor to CBSN, an adjunct at NYU's Center for Global Affairs, a visiting fellow at the Atlantic Council, and a columnist on China risk at Barron's. A fluent Mandarin speaker and formerly a Beijing correspondent for Newsweek, Stone Fish spent seven years living in China. He has traveled widely in the region and in the country, visiting every Chinese province, autonomous region, and municipality, including a five-week trip to Xinjiang. He is a visiting fellow at the Atlantic Council, and was also formerly a senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations, and a visiting fellow at the German Marshall Fund. Isaac is the author of America Second (Knopf), published in February 2022.                                                                          

    Jo-An Lantz, MAS (Moderator)

    President and CEO

    Geiger

    Jo-An Lantz, MAS, is President and CEO of Geiger.  She was named Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) 2020 Person of the Year, and she is a member of the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Hall of Fame, and former Chair of the Board.  She was ranked #2 in 2020 ASI Power 50 most influential people in the promotional products industry. Jo-An is a founder of PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference and represents Geiger as sole US member of World Advertising Gift Exchange.

    Shelly Han (Moderator)

    Chief of Staff

    Fair Labor Association

    Shelly Han is Chief of Staff at the Fair Labor Association, and she also manages FLA’s Civil Society Caucus.  Prior to joining FLA in 2016, Shelly was a senior policy advisor to members of Congress at the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

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  • Conversation Around Data Telling Stories: North American Leadership Conference (NALC) 2023
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/06/2023

    This conversation will delve into more detail regarding the importance of telling stories with data.  You will see how it’s done and will provide examples of what this story looks like, using relevant industry data.

    This conversation will delve into more detail regarding the importance of telling stories with data.  You will see how it’s done and will provide examples of what this story looks like, using relevant industry data.

    Josh Ellis (Moderator)

    Publisher and Editor-In-Chief

    PPAI

    Josh Ellis joined PPAI in 2021.  As Publisher and Editor in Chief, Josh oversees PPAI Magazine, the newsletters PPAI Newslink and PromoPro Daily, as well as editorial content across the Association’s digital footprint.     

    Scott Berinato (Moderator)

    Senior Editor

    Harvard Business Review

    Scott Berinato is a senior editor at Harvard Business Review where he pioneered the use of more visual communication, and where he acquires award-winning business books, and writes about visualization, information design, technology and business.  He is the author of Good Charts: The HBR Guide to Making Smarter, More Persuasive Data Visualizations, and its companion Good Charts Workbook. He speaks frequently on the power of and need for good data visualization, and he consults with companies on their data visualization and information design practices and presentation materials. 
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  • Regulatory Roundup: North American Leadership Conference (NALC) 2023
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/06/2023

    What does it mean for you and your company if non-compete clauses are eliminated?  This topic, along with employment law updates and trends, and legal thresholds will be addressed.

    What does it mean for you and your company if non-compete clauses are eliminated?  This topic, along with employment law updates and trends, and legal thresholds will be addressed.

    Jessica Summers (Moderator)

    Principal

    Lerch, Early & Brewer

    Jessica Summers is a Principal in Lerch, Early & Brewer’s Litigation and Employment practice groups. Jessica works with clients to establish and implement effective employment policies, employment policies, agreements, and benefit plans, and advises on legislative and regulatory developments. Jessica is also the Strategic Policy Director for the Small Business Legislative Council.  

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  • Sustainability Opportunities For The Promotional Products Industry: North American Leadership Conference (NALC) 2023
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/05/2023

    All businesses have impact. Positive and negative. As promo materials companies are asked to align with rigorous ESG standards, there are those who will resist increased monitoring, management and reporting on their performance; and there are those who will distinguish themselves by embracing it. The latter will attract and retain young, passionate, valuable talent; secure a lower cost of capital; and ensure their own success in the context of increasingly discerning distributors and end consumers.  The heroes of the coming decade will think opportunistically about Sustainability and ESG, reorient themselves and their brands to honor market shifts, and position the promo industry to be a leader, rather than a laggard, in the transition to a less wasteful, more responsible economy.

    All businesses have impact. Positive and negative. As promo materials companies are asked to align with rigorous ESG standards, there are those who will resist increased monitoring, management and reporting on their performance; and there are those who will distinguish themselves by embracing it. The latter will attract and retain young, passionate, valuable talent; secure a lower cost of capital; and ensure their own success in the context of increasingly discerning distributors and end consumers.  The heroes of the coming decade will think opportunistically about Sustainability and ESG, reorient themselves and their brands to honor market shifts, and position the promo industry to be a leader, rather than a laggard, in the transition to a less wasteful, more responsible economy.

    Kate Daniels (Moderator)

    Industry Partnerships Director

    Oracle NetSuite

    Kate Daniels serves Oracle NetSuite as Industry Partnerships Director, and simultaneously, she is founder and Chief Impact Officer for Akerblom Advisory, an ESG and Impact Investment consulting firm. As an ESG and Impact Investment consultant, Kate has advised private equity funds, private debt providers, development financing institutions (DFIs), portfolio companies and international non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Kate has studied and worked in North America, Latin America, Europe and Africa.    
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  • China's Geopolitical Reality: North American Leadership Conference (NALC) 2023
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/05/2023

    This session will explain how politics and economics – in both the United States and China – drive investing conditions in China, and advise companies on how to manage and reduce their China risk.

    This session will explain how politics and economics – in both the United States and China – drive investing conditions in China, and advise companies on how to manage and reduce their China risk.

    Isaac Stone Fish (Moderator)

    Founder and CEO

    Strategy Risks

    Isaac Stone Fish is the founder and CEO of the research firm, Strategy Risks, a China-focused research and consulting firm. Strategy Risks works with companies to help them quietly identify and minimize forced labor and regulatory risks in their supply chains. He is also a Washington Post Global Opinions contributing columnist, a contributor to CBSN, an adjunct at NYU's Center for Global Affairs, a visiting fellow at the Atlantic Council, and a columnist on China risk at Barron's. A fluent Mandarin speaker and formerly a Beijing correspondent for Newsweek, Stone Fish spent seven years living in China. He has traveled widely in the region and in the country, visiting every Chinese province, autonomous region, and municipality, including a five-week trip to Xinjiang. He is a visiting fellow at the Atlantic Council, and was also formerly a senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations, and a visiting fellow at the German Marshall Fund. Isaac is the author of America Second (Knopf), published in February 2022.                                                                          


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  • Curating Your Best Brand: North American Leadership Conference (NALC) 2023
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/05/2023

    How do you build your best brand, personal and professional?  Hear from the Online 18 Leaders regarding how they developed, built and continue to have a high value brand.

    How do you build your best brand, personal and professional?  Hear from the Online 18 Leaders regarding how they developed, built and continue to have a high value brand.

    Josh Ellis (Moderator)

    Publisher and Editor-In-Chief

    PPAI

    Josh Ellis joined PPAI in 2021.  As Publisher and Editor in Chief, Josh oversees PPAI Magazine, the newsletters PPAI Newslink and PromoPro Daily, as well as editorial content across the Association’s digital footprint.     

    Jenna Quaranta (Moderator)

    Director of Sales Training and Development

    HPG

    Jenna Quaranta (or better known as JQ to most in the industry) is the Director of Sales Training and Development at HPG.   Prior, she was the VP of Sales & Business Innovation at the emerging startup, KNOSS Apparel. With over a decade of industry experience as both a Supplier and PPD, JQ's reputation as an industry thought leader and Sales powerhouse is indisputable.

    Sales is not just the act of selling for JQ, instead, her no-BS approach combined with a tactical mindset is a key component in her ability to bring value to customers and their businesses. She utilizes her knowledge as a Certified Business Coach to provide a path to success for her customers in a consultative manner. Furthermore, as a Certified Mental Health Ambassador, JQ emphasizes that, to be a strong Professional, you must also possess a strong mind, body and discipline. JQ’s innovative approach creates a unique relationship with her customers where service is supported by the products she sells, not the other way around.

    Recognized in the Top 10 by PPAI’s Online18 as one of the industry’s key influencers, many people’s first introduction to JQ is via her social media, give it a follow and you’ll see these words come to life.

    Joshua Pospisil, MAS (Moderator)

    National Account Manager

    Hirsch

    Joshua Pospisil is the National Accounts Manager for Hirsch Inc. and has been in the promo industry since 2015.  He has served as a Sous Chef for PromoKitchen, is past president of HPPA, and currently services on the Regional Relations Committee for PPAI.  Josh was also recognized in the top 10 of PPAI’s Online 18 2023.  

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  • EX = CX2, Employee Xperience = Customer Xperience, Squared: North American Leadership Conference (NALC) 2023
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/05/2023

    This interactive session will illustrate and emphasize the benefits of building a strong Employee Experience within your organization. Ultimately, the return on this investment with your team/staff will increase employee retention and engagement while delivering an engaging Customer Experience to fuel future growth.

    This interactive session will illustrate and emphasize the benefits of building a strong Employee Experience within your organization. Ultimately, the return on this investment with your team/staff will increase employee retention and engagement while delivering an engaging Customer Experience to fuel future growth.

    Kevin Walsh, CAS (Moderator)

    Board Chair, President, Showdown Displays

    Showdown Displays

    Kevin Walsh, CAS, has led an impressive career as a business leader and strategist in the promotional products industry for more than 35 years.  Kevin joined Showdown Displays in 2011 and is President of the company.  He has been a member of the PPAI Board of Directors since 2020 and is currently serving as the Board Chair as well as a member of the PPAI Executive Committee.   

    Jim Thomsen (Moderator)

    Vice President of Customer Success

    Showdown Displays

    Jim Thomsen has been the VP, Customer Success at Showdown Displays for the past eight years.  In 2020, Jim’s team was named Best Medium Sized Contact Center by the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI), and Jim was named the Contact Center Leader of the Year by Customer Contact Weekly (CCW).  In 2021, his team was named as a runner-up for Best in Class by CCW.   

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  • NALC 2022: A Deeper Dive Into Implementing Limitless Organizational Design
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 08/16/2022

    Dale and Vala will continue exploring the concept of limitless companies and a digital mindset and how to apply design thinking and the principles of flow to transform promotional products companies.

    Dale and Vala will continue exploring the concept of limitless companies and a digital mindset and how to apply design thinking and the principles of flow to transform promotional products companies.

    Vala Afshar (Moderator)

    Salesforce

    Vala Afshar is an award-winning inventor, author, weekly podcaster and columnist, and keynote speaker covering the future of business and work, leadership and innovation. As chief digital evangelist at Salesforce, Vala collaborates with C-suite executives, industry analysts and thought leaders from around the world on opportunities for digital change. With over 647,000 followers on Twitter, Afshar is named as a top influencer to senior executives on social media. Afshar’s Twitter account was viewed and shared over one billion times in 2021. Afshar contributes weekly articles to ZDNET and other publications - over 250  articles since 2020. Afshar has interviewed over 900 senior business executives on his weekly video show DisrupTV, covering topics of leadership, business, technology and innovation disruptive trends. Afshar's podcast is projected to have over 2 million viewers in 2022. Prior to joining Salesforce, Afshar served in roles of vice president of engineering, chief customer officer and chief marketing officer. Afshar is author of the book The Pursuit of Social Business Excellence.  

    Dale Denham (Moderator)

    President and CEO

    PPAI

    Before joining PPAI as president and CEO in August 2021, Dale Denham spent ten years at distributor Geiger as senior vice president and CIO responsible for significant growth, including international growth, and successfully led the organization’s digital transformation. Prior to Geiger, Dale was a member of the ASI executive team for ten years where he was responsible for growth, including all technology, strategic partners, and publications. His first experience in the industry came in the 1990s as president of Impact. Denham served on the PPAI Board of Directors from 2015-2020, including as chair in 2018. He has served on numerous other industry boards and has been a consistent volunteer for PPAI and other industry organizations, as well as a sought-after speaker. Dale graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s in business and a minor in economics.             

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  • NALC 2022: AI and Data-Driven Decisions
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 08/16/2022

    Business success depends upon full access to data and quick action. Business leaders must tear down silos while simultaneously working with data where it resides. This session will address reducing friction within the organization, replacing assumptions with data, and aligning your approach to data with your overall business strategy.

    Business success depends upon full access to data and quick action. Business leaders must tear down silos while simultaneously working with data where it resides. This session will address reducing friction within the organization, replacing assumptions with data, and aligning your approach to data with your overall business strategy.

    Eric Shonebarger (Moderator)

    President

    Hit Promo

    As President of Hit Promotional Products, Eric Shonebarger is responsible for all facets of the business. Eric has a proven executive management track record with 18 years of experience in the promotional products industry enabling company growth through the use of technology, business process optimization, and hands-on leadership. Prior to his current role, Eric was the chief operating officer and chief information officer at Hit. Previously, he worked in electronic medical records and as an information technology consultant in both the public and private sector.  Eric has been recognized as a thought leader in the industry being recognized as ASI’s Technology Executive of the Year, Print and Promo’s 40 Under 40, and PPAI Industry IT Collaborator of the Year. He has earned an MBA and an MS in Business Analytics from Indiana University, an MA in Leadership from Southeastern University, and a BA in Economics from the University of South Florida.  

    Raj Mukherjee (Moderator)

    CIO

    Hit Promo

    Raj Mukherjee is the CIO for Hit Promotional Products. Raj has more than ten years of IT experience, and eight years of industry experience. He currently serves on the PPAI Technology Committee and on  Promostandards. Raj holds a bachelors in electronics and telecommunication, a masters in signal processing as well as an MBA with a concentration in business analytics. 

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