Executive Leadership Networks - CMO Executive Summit

Governing Body members are responsible for the strategic direction of the CMO Executive Summit. The support and participation of our region's Fortune 1000 CMOs, ensures that each of the conference sessions, speakers and sponsors are relevant, timely and structured to deliver maximum value.

Mark Addicks
Governing Body Co-Chair
SVP & CMO
General Mills, Inc.

Dennis Cary
Governing Body Co-Chair
SVP and CMO
Bally Total Fitness

Kim Feil
Governing Body Co-Chair
VP & CMO
Walgreen Co.

Kevin George
Governing Body Co-Chair
SVP & Global CMO
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc.

Richard Gerstein
Governing Body Co-Chair
SVP Strategy and Marketing
HP Personal Systems Group

Martin Schlatter
Governing Body Co-Chair
Global CMO
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company

Harit Talwar
Governing Body Co-Chair
President - U.S. Cards
Discover Financial Services

Anne Belec
CMO
Navistar International Corporation

Gina Boswell
President - Global Brands
Alberto Culver Co.

Eduardo Bravo
VP Marketing
Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc.

Wally Brewster
SVP of Marketing & Communications
General Growth Properties, Inc.

Joan Chow
EVP & CMO
ConAgra Foods, Inc.

Phil Clement
Global Chief Marketing &
Communications Officer
Aon Corporation

Julie Dexter Berg
EVP & CMO
SUPERVALU

John Ellenberger
VP/GM - Foodservice
Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Andy England
CMO
MillerCoors

Andrew Gross
SVP Marketing
Serta International

Steven Johnson
VP, Marketing and Sales Strategy
CUNA Mutual Group

Mary Kay Kaufmann
CMO
Nalco Company

Brian Krause
VP of Marketing & Communications
Molex, Inc.

Chris Mead
Managing Director, Marketing
CME Group

Kelly McCallister
VP Marketing and Business Development
National Healthcare Associates

Thomas O'Toole
CMO
United Airlines

John Parker
CMO
Zurich Holding Company Of America, Inc.

Edward C. Perez
Senior Director, BSS/OSS
U.S. Cellular

Philippe Schaillee
CMO
Sara Lee

Rick Schomer
SVP of Sales & Marketing
Accuride Corporation

Kim Sharan
President-Financial Planning, Retirement
& Wealth Strategies & CMO
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

Mark Snyder
VP-CMO
Kmart

Bob Thacker
SVP, Marketing & Advertising
OfficeMax

Mikael Thygesen
CMO
Simon Property Group

Bob Trippel
SVP - Agency & Marketing
State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance Company

Robert Turtledove
CMO
H&R Block

Deborah Wahl Meyer
SVP and CMO
Pulte Homes

Carol Wentworth
VP, Marketing
True Value Company

Schryse R. Williams
VP Consumer Brands
Dawn Food Products, Inc.

Testimonials

"Content that gets you thinking about possibilities and great opportunities to network with the who's who of the marketing world make this a must attend marketing summit."
– Neil White, SVP, Group Director of Account Services, BBDO Minneapolis

"The opportunity to learn from a variety of credible, experienced marketing execs was powerful. I came away from the experience with several new tools and provoking ideas for our team to consider implementing for our business."
– David Hillman, Director, Global Bus Marketing, Navistar

"I found the speakers engaging and the topics relevant to my business challenges. It was great to spend a day learning how other experts tackle key marketing opportunities."
– Julia Fitzgerald, CMO, Toys and Seasonal Businesses, Sears Holding Company

"As a first-time attendee, I wasn't sure what to expect, and unsure whether or not I should attend. It was extremely worthwhile, thought-provoking, and educational. Excellent conference!"
– L. Martin Grabijas, VP of Marketing, HCR ManorCare