Event Details
Consumer Goods
Atlanta — February 16, 2012
Summary
With one of the largest concentrations of Fortune 500 companies in the United States and a continued attraction of new business, Atlanta continues to showcase its robust presence as a business hub. Atlanta’s prowess in the consumer goods sector transcends the US and impacts customers on a global scale. How are these companies keeping up with these ever evolving consumers, especially in emerging markets? What are some of the innovative ways these companies are communicating brand messages? How have increasingly transparent partnerships with distributors and of supply chains affected the bottom line?
Join a discussion with Chicago Booth alumni and consumer goods professionals in Atlanta who will share their perspective on the current conditions and their views on the future.
Location
Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Program
Opening Networking
6:30 - 7 p.m.
Panel and Q&A
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Networking
8:30 - 9 p.m.
Related Speakers
Introduction
Stacey Kole
Deputy Dean for the Full-Time MBA Program
Moderator
Brad White, '01
Managing Principal & COO, (r)evolution
Moderator
Paul Zaffaroni, '97
Director - Consumer and Business Services Investment Banking Group, ROTH Capital Partners
Panelist
Gregory Economos
Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Panelist
Greg Goetcheus, '98
Director of Space Analysis, The Home Depot
Panelist
Margaret Hardin, 96
President & COO, Munchkin
Panelist
Brigette Philpot, '05
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Sustainable Business Process Integration, The Coca-Cola Company
Panelist
Robert W. Schult
Managing Partner, VMG Partners
Panelist
Jeff Watts, '78
Retired Chief Financial Officer, TOMS Shoes
Panelist
Richard Westenberger, '96
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Carter's Inc.
Panelist
Ted Wright, '00
Founder and CEO, Fizz
