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March 22-23
Reimagining the Marketplace: Embracing Change and Transformation
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800+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
20+
Hours of content
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Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference
Join us March 22-23, 2022, as leaders address our changing industry.
Understand how consumer behaviors will impact retailing post-COVID-19.
Learn how your organization can embrace change in a transforming marketplace.
See how evolving workplace dynamics can add value to your organization.
Discover how AI and other technologies can transform your business.
2022 Sponsor Packet
2021 Platinum+ and Platinum Sponsors
2021 Speakers
Greg Ferrara
President and CEO
National Grocers Association
LinkedIn
Lori Raya
Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer
SpartanNash
LinkedIn
Peter Whitsett
Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing
Meijer
LinkedIn
Kevin Holt
Chief Executive Officer
Ahold Delhaize USA
LinkedIn
Duncan Wardle
Innovation Consultant and Speaker,
Ideate
; Former Vice President of Innovation, Walt Disney Company
LinkedIn
Psyche Terry
President, CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer
UI Global Brands
LinkedIn
John Ross
President and CEO
IGA International
LinkedIn
Sarah Alter
President and CEO
Network of Executive Women
LinkedIn
Peter Hinssen
Internationally Acclaimed Futurist
peterhinssen.com
LinkedIn
Brandon Barnholt
President and CEO
KeHE
Celia Swanson
Author, Consultant, Speaker
celiaswanson.com
Spencer Baird
President, Martech Division
Inmar Intelligence
LinkedIn
Lori Zumwinkle
Managing Director
Accenture
LinkedIn
David G. Fikes
Executive Director
Food Marketing Institute Foundation
LinkedIn
Thomas Bornemann
Principal
EY
LinkedIn
Carmen Brace
Founder and Principal
Aclara Research
LinkedIn
Amanda Blanck
Managing Partner
Deviate
LinkedIn
Bill Gillispie
Global Team Lead
IBM
LinkedIn
Alex Marx
Director of Growth Solutions,
KeHE Distributors
LinkedIn
Patrick Tannous
Co-Founder and President
Tiesta Tea
LinkedIn
Michael Tierney
Founder and CEO
Mikey’s
,
Stuffed Puffs
LinkedIn
Teresa Tsou
Founder and President
Pipcorn
LinkedIn
Ryan Blanck
Founder and CEO
Deviate
LinkedIn
Michael Anderson
Vice President
dunnhumby
LinkedIn
Shelly Huisken
Director of Space Planning
Meijer
LinkedIn
Jeff Admiraal
Senior Director, Analytics and Insights
Procter & Gamble
LinkedIn
Colin Stewart
Executive Vice President Business Intelligence
Acosta
LinkedIn
Tara Bosch
Founder and CEO
SmartSweets
LinkedIn
Leland Copenhagen
Co-Founder and CEO
Yai's Thai
LinkedIn
Kymberly Graham
Senior Manager, Diversity & Inclusion
Nielsen Compay
LinkedIn
Russell Zwanka
Associate Professor of Marketing
Western Michigan University
LinkedIn
Joy Nicholas
Principal and Owner
JN Retail Connections
LinkedIn
Jonathan Mayes
Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Albertsons Companies
LinkedIn
Megan Hooff
Vice President of Total Beverage Alcohol
Constellation Brands
LinkedIn
Dave Dempsey
CEO
Hyer
LinkedIn
Harris Fogel
Global Vice President of Consumer Products
SAP
LinkedIn
PJ Connor
President of Sales, Consumer Products
Hormel
LinkedIn
Jim Hull
Senior Industry Strategies Director
Blue Yonder
LinkedIn
Lanell Ohlinger
Vice President Human Resources
Kroger
LinkedIn
Matt Inbody
Chief Disruptor and Leader for Micro-Fulfillment
Dematic
LinkedIn
Peggy Davies
President
Private Label Manufacturers Association
LinkedIn
Darian Pickett
Chief Executive Officer, North American Sales Agency
Acosta
LinkedIn
Christine Heffernan
Senior Vice President, Center Store
Topco
LinkedIn
Jason Cunningham
Vice President OwnBrands
SpartanNash
LinkedIn
Tom Herman
Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer
Northgate Gonzalez Market
LinkedIn
Ashley Quaintance
Vice President Value and Small Format
Treehouse Foods
LinkedIn
Aimee Ferreira Becker
Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Advisory
Daymon
LinkedIn
Wendy Davidson
Americas President
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
LinkedIn
Chris T. Burns
Executive Director for Sales, Marketing and Logistics
Defense Commissary Agency
LinkedIn
Jennifer Pritchard
Managing Director, NA Food Retail Lead
Accenture
LinkedIn
Rick McDonald
Chief Supply Chain Officer
The Clorox Company
LinkedIn
Deirdre Elter
Vice President of Customer Logistics, North American Consumer Business
Kimberly-Clark
LinkedIn
Jamey Martin
Diversity & Inclusion Lead, North America
Mondelez International
LinkedIn
Todd Weer
Senior Vice President--Stores
Meijer
LinkedIn
Laura Gurski
North America Lead, Consumer Goods and Services
Accenture
LinkedIn
Tish Archie-Oliver
Head of Diversity and Inclusion, North America
Unilever
LinkedIn
Jorge Amadeo
Senior Vice President, Sales
Procter & Gamble
LinkedIn
Richard Lundquist
Food and Beverage Director
Target
LinkedIn
Asha Lundal
Principal, Food and Agribusiness
EY
LinkedIn
Christine Miller
Principal, Food and Agribusiness
EY
LinkedIn
Emma Codd
Global Inclusion Leader
Deloitte
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