One of the most impactful actions companies can take is to ensure their top management reflects best practices around diversity, inclusion and equity. With that in mind, this session asks: Who are the successful marketing and communications executives and creatives of tomorrow? How are they being educated and trained? What values, skillsets and lived experiences would thrive in not only building diverse teams, but also delivering the kinds of brand positioning, messaging and customer engagement that help heal and advance society as a whole? Attendees can expect a thought-provoking discussion as well as practical tips on all aspects of the above questions.
Jeff King, CEO, **Barkley**
Karen Duestch, Senior VP – Consumer Marketing, **U.S. Bank**
Ellen Walthour, CEO, **The BrandLab**
Eric Quint, Chief Brand and Design Officer, **3M Company**
Mike Caugin, Chief Creative Officer, **Colle McVoy**