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Desiree Rogers
CEO
Johnson Publishing Company, LLC
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Rogers, CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC, has earned a reputation as one of America’s most successful businesswomen. With a Harvard Business School degree and stellar business experience, Rogers has redefined every leadership position that she has held, while playing a major philanthropic role in the communities in which she has lived. In 2008, President Barack Obama named Rogers as Social Secretary, the first African-American to hold that position.
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Mike Walsh
Founder and CEO
Tomorrow
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Founder and CEO of Tomorrow, a consumer innovation research lab, Mike Walsh advises some of the world's leading brands and corporations on what's coming next in their industry. Author of the best seller FUTURETAINMENT, he is a leading authority on the intersection of emerging technologies, consumer behavior and fast growth markets. Constantly traveling the world for the best ideas, he distils the most relevant insights into tailored keynotes that allow any audience to not only understand, but also start to influence the future direction of their industry. Rather than focusing on the distant future, Walsh focuses on the next five years—scanning the near horizon for disruptive technologies and consumer innovations on the verge of hitting critical mass—then translating these into usable business strategies. Publisher of the Disruptive Future blog read by thousands of professionals in the media and entertainment space, Walsh's unique insights and operating experience in emerging markets regarding breakthrough innovation and business transformation, makes him an expert on the growing influence of consumers in BRIC countries. Walsh’s new book, The Divergence (published 2012), charts the rise of online consumers in these emerging markets and shows that tomorrow's Web will be radically different to conventional Western models requiring entirely new engagement strategies. His views have appeared in a wide range of international publications including BusinessWeek, Forbes and Wallpaper magazine.
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Gina Max
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Knauf North America
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Gina S. Max is a seasoned executive with over 27 years of experience in human resources and leadership roles. Her mission is to create a workplace where every employee thrives, contributes, and feels valued. As the Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Knauf Insulation, Inc., she plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s talent strategy and fostering a positive work environment. Gina is passionate about empowering employees and driving organizational excellence. Her commitment to fostering a culture of growth and innovation has been instrumental in her success.
Key Achievements:
Prior to joining Knauf, Gina spent over 25 years at USG Corporation where she started in an entry-level human resources position and worked in a number of human resources and field leadership roles across the company. In 2021, Max was promoted from the Head of Talent at USG to her current role.
She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Capella University. Max also holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification and is trained in Lean Principles. Max resides in the western suburbs of Chicago with her three children. In her free time Max enjoys spending time with family, reading the latest business and strategy books, and travelling to the Jersey Shore.
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