(CHICAGO) February 17, 2016 – NAMA’s inaugural Executive Forum kicks off today in San Jose, California and will run through Friday, February 19.
The event will open with a Fireside Chat featuring Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks Coffee and Richard Karlgaard, Publisher of Forbes, as well as welcoming remarks from NAMA CEO and President, Carla Balakgie and Executive Forum Task Force Chair, Vic Pemberton.
A first for the industry, the Executive Forum is designed to provide the most accomplished professionals with an experience fostering individual and company growth in the context of the emerging business environment. Focused on trends and opportunities in the areas of CONSUMER MARKETS, INNOVATION, and CORPORATE CULTURE, it will deliver thought leadership, strategy curation and business relationships, serving participants as a launching pad for future success.
Forum attendees will hear from prominent business leaders and provocateurs and get an exclusive peek behind the curtain during site experiences at some of today’s most innovative companies, including Google, Intel, Salesforce and Visa.
Other speakers include keynotes Cameron Herold, business expert and former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK; Robert Stephens, founder of The Geek Squad; Jerry S. Wilson, business and consumer brand expert and consultant; and facilitator, Mark Jeffries, communications expert and author.
Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $25 billion U.S. vending and refreshment service industry. With more than 1250 member companies – including many of the world’s most recognized brands – NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership. Visit NAMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
