Leaders from Colgate-Palmolive, Conair, Coty, Estee Lauder Companies, Kellogg’s and Blue Diamond Growers to Share Insights on How to Redefine Success at EnsembleIQ’s Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit


Athlete and Hustle Clean CEO Justin Forsett to Inspire and Motivate with Stories of Sacrifice, Setbacks and Success

20th Anniversary Summit Takes Place October 4-6 in Austin, TX

CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the consumer goods industry evolves, its methods and practices for measuring success have not kept pace. EnsembleIQ’s Consumer Goods Technology will bring together retail and consumer goods sales, marketing, technology and analytics leaders at the Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit to share insights on redefining success. The Summit takes place October 4-6 at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, TX. Qualified consumer goods executives and retailers are invited to attend, register here.

Leaders from retail and consumer goods companies will discuss innovative strategies and how to leverage next-generation technology. They include:

  • Jon Harding, SVP, Global CIO, Conair
  • Kevin Gokey, SVP and Global CIO, Church & Dwight
  • Chidi Alams, CIO, Just Born
  • Cherie Leonard, Senior Director, North America Insights, Colgate-Palmolive Company
  • Sarb Dhanjal, Senior Director, Consumer Insights, Business Analytics & Consumer Advocacy, Blue Diamond Growers
  • TJ Hanel, Director Omni eCommerce Demand Platform Lead, Kellanova (Former Kellogg Company)
  • Bhaumik Sharma, Senior Director Commercial Technology, Kellogg’s
  • Kavita Thekkakara, BI Director, Coty Inc
  • Kalindi Mehta, VP, Consumer Foresight and Predictive Analytics, The Estee Lauder Companies
  • Aaron Mizrahi, Director of Amazon, Hero Cosmetics
  • Mark Edmonson, Chief Marketing Officer, Materne North America
  • Quynh Dang, VP of Brand, Nanit

Justin Forsett, former National Football League (NFL) running back, and CEO, Hustle Clean, a multi-million dollar wellness company that sells all-natural body wipes and personal care products online and at major retailers, will share inspiring and motivating stories of sacrifice, setbacks and success.

Albert Guffanti, VP and Group Publisher, Retail Technology Group, EnsembleIQ, said, “We have seen tremendous disruption in our industry within the last five years. Gaining alignment on true business objectives and developing a roadmap to deliver on success is critical. Our 20th anniversary Summit is the place for leaders to exchange ideas, inspiration and strategies to prepare for the next quantum leap in innovation.” 

The Summit will also offer numerous opportunities for attendees and solution partners to network, including a “Power Hour” that will take place in conjunction with the Summit on October 4. The Power Hour will include rapid-fire meetings with peer sales, marketing and operations executives and influencers to help attendees grow their networks. The casual environment will create an optimized networking experience, including tailored attendee profiles to help participants to prioritize connecting with the appropriate partners, ensuring maximum value for all. Learn more here.

Qualified consumer goods executives and retailers are invited to attend, register here.

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Consumer Goods Technology 
Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) is the trusted source of intelligence for consumer goods executives looking to make smarter IT and business decisions. CGT exists to inform, empower and connect industry-leading consumer goods executives who seek transformational business growth through the implementation of innovative technology. CGT is dedicated to sharing industry-leading news and insights, providing best-in-class solutions and strategies, and connecting you with a community of leaders to ensure success in the rapidly changing consumer landscape.

About EnsembleIQ
EnsembleIQ is the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth throughout the path to purchase. We help retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage. EnsembleIQ delivers the most trusted business intelligence from leading industry experts, creative marketing solutions and impactful event experiences that connect best-in-class suppliers and service providers with our vibrant business-building communities. To learn more about EnsembleIQ, visit ensembleiq.com.

Media Contact
Kemoy Gray 
Senior Marketing Manager
Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit
kgray@ensembleiq.com