Speakers

Angela Culver is the Chief Marketing Officer for Services at Citi, where she leads a global team focused on driving business innovation and growth across commerce and investment solutions. Her leadership centers on delivering impactful, data-driven marketing strategies that elevate brand value, deepen client engagement, and accelerate revenue.

Prior to joining Citi, Angela served as Group Vice President of Customer and Sports Marketing at Oracle, where she led the global strategy and execution for customer experience initiatives. Her career spans executive marketing roles across top-tier technology and fintech firms, where she consistently brought vision and operational excellence to B2B and B2B2C organizations.

Angela is a proven growth leader with a unique blend of analytical precision and creative insight. She has a track record of designing transformative programs that drive measurable business outcomes. Her customer- and partner-centric approach focuses on building scalable marketing ecosystems that enhance brand equity, strengthen market positioning, and deliver results across every channel.

A frequent speaker on the global stage, Angela is widely recognized as a thought leader in enterprise marketing, known for sharing the “secret sauce” behind her success—an ability to blend technology, storytelling, and strategy to fuel performance.

Noelle LeVeaux is a highly sought after marketing and management consultant focused on marketing strategy, sales, advertising, brand management and communications. She has 30 years of increasing responsibility as well as a bachelor of science in mathematics from Spelman College and a master of science degree in digital communications analytics from University of North Texas.

Prior to relaunching her consultancy, Ms. LeVeaux served as the Group Publisher of D Magazine Partners, which included responsibility for D Magazine, D CEO, D Home and D Weddings as well as sixty plus events and all digital assets. Previously, she was the Chief Marketing Officer for Communities Foundation of Texas as well as CMO of Visit Dallas, the marketing arm of the City of Dallas. In 2012, LeVeaux launched the BIG Campaign to rebrand Dallas, including a traditional media buy, as well as a social/public engagement campaign. The campaign has won several awards including the DFW AMA Marketer of the Year in Branding and a regional Addy for Integrated Campaigns. In 2013, LeVeaux was honored by Skift.com as one of the top-50 travel marketers in the world.

Prior to joining the Bureau, LeVeaux served as interim vice-president of Marketing/Public Relations for Children’s Medical Center. While at Children’s, she co-produced a 13-part television documentary that aired on the local ABC affiliate. After college, she started her corporate career with MBNA in their elite management development program. She received several promotions and increasing levels of responsibility during her 13-year tenure.

In 2006, LeVeaux co-founded Dress for Success Dallas, a non-profit organization for disadvantaged women. In 2010, She published a children’s book, I Miss You When I Sleep. In 2014, LeVeaux was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shared her experience through her blog: Confessions of a Single Mom with Cancer as well as a TedTalk entitled – Asleep at the Wheel.

LeVeaux chairs the City Year Dallas board and serves on numerous other nonprofit boards including Booker T Washington’s HSPVA Advisory Board, Community Partners of Dallas, Forest Forward and TITAS. She is a member of the Dallas Assembly, Charter 100 Women, and Leadership Dallas Alumni.

Jonathan (Jon) Halvorson is Chief Digital & Marketing Officer for Kenvue, responsible for driving marketing excellence and transforming the Company’s digital commerce strategy to unlock new growth opportunities and elevate consumer experience.

Jon is a seasoned marketing and commercial leader with deep expertise in digital transformation, consumer experience, and commerce strategy. Prior to joining Kenvue, he served as Senior Vice President of Consumer Experience and Digital Commerce at Mondelēz International, leading global teams driving the future of digital marketing, AI adoption, and data-driven consumer engagement across iconic brands like Cadbury, Oreo, Ritz, and Chips Ahoy.

Throughout his career, Jon has blended strategic vision with operational rigor, delivering innovative solutions that elevate brand performance and unlock new growth opportunities. His leadership spans areas including global brand management, media investment, content creation, and the evolving landscape of digital and retail ecosystems. He is recognized for forging strong agency partnerships, pioneering the use of advanced analytics, and championing emerging technologies such as generative AI to transform how brands connect with consumers.

Jon’s professional journey is also marked by thought leadership in the industry, with frequent engagement at forums like CES and Cannes Lions, and contributions to shaping the future of marketing and commerce.

Jon holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

In her role, Kathryn spearheads market deployment for the Dove Skin Cleansing portfolio (Body Wash, Bar, Baby, Liquid Handwash, and Premium formats). She oversees demand generation, including social, digital, PR, and influencer, for Dove skin cleansing and Dove deodorants.  Kathryn also oversees Dove Purpose and social impact for North America including Dove Real Beauty, the Dove Self Esteem Project, and Body Confident Sport Program. Over the past 13 years at Unilever, whether in global or local roles, Kathryn has focused on piloting new and emerging marketing activations. Her work includes delivering unmissable 360 campaigns and product innovation on brands like Dove, Vaseline, and AXE. Kathryn has helped lead the social-first transformation at Unilever and has been instrumental in bringing life to award-winning campaigns including Dove’s 2025 and 2026 Superbowl Campaigns, the 20th Anniversary of Real Beauty/Cost of Beauty campaign, and multiple Cannes-award winning campaigns such as Dove Real Beauty Redefined for the AI Era. Prior to joining Unilever, Kathryn oversaw a mix of P&G beauty, derm brands, and luxury brand accounts at leading PR agencies. Throughout her career, Kathryn has remained a champion of purpose with a passion for developing new engagement models and new ways to positively impact and infuse joy into consumers’ lives with new products and engaging communications.

Mandy Dhaliwal is the Chief Marketing Officer at Nutanix where she oversees the company’s global marketing strategy to accelerate customer adoption of its enterprise hybrid multicloud solutions. Before joining Nutanix, Mandy was the Chief Marketing Officer for Boomi where she was responsible for leading, planning and executing the company’s go-to-market, brand presence, product marketing, demand generation, partner marketing, field marketing, customer advocacy, strategic events and corporate communications programs. Mandy has more than 25 years of B2B experience in driving growth and innovation strategies across the cloud and software markets. During her career, Mandy has held senior leadership positions at venture-backed startups and public corporations like Fugue, BlazeMeter, SOASTA, EMC, and Legato Systems. Mandy holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management and Marketing from Simon Fraser University.

Alicia Parker joined Tishman Speyer in 2021 as Chief Marketing Officer to oversee Tishman Speyer’s global marketing, customer, and communications strategies across the firm’s diverse portfolio of businesses. She leverages her background in tech, fashion, travel, music, hospitality, retail, beauty and financial services to guide Tishman Speyer’s strategic brand development. She held previous marketing and sales positions at Casper Sleep, The Peninsula Hotels and Ralph Lauren. Prior to her in-house roles, Alicia worked on the agency side with global brands including Samsung, Sony, MTV Games, and Mastercard. Alicia holds a BS in Business from Babson College, serves on the Board of Directors for The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership and has served as an Advisor to start-ups ranging from fintech to consumers goods.

Ashlee V. Davidson is vice president of Corporate Communications & Brand for Lockheed Martin. She is a highly-driven, corporate communications leader, utilizing her skills and experience to drive strategic business results, communicate key executive messaging, effectively foster employee engagement, and increase overall performance for the company’s profile.

Prior to this role, Davidson served as vice president of Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) Communications as she led a team of approximately 100 communicators in support of programs and products that protect and keep the U.S. safe. She also served as co-chair on MFC’s Culture Optimization team and led the Communications and Invitations Committee for the annual Women’s Impact Network Leadership Forum, as well as the executive sponsor for MFC’s Black Excellence Council.

Ashlee joined Lockheed Martin in 2019, first serving as the integrated communications director
for Lockheed Martin, leading strategic communications efforts on behalf of six corporate functions, along with management of employee-oriented communications channels.

Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Ashlee led Internal and Executive Communications for L3Harris Corporation, where she was responsible for overseeing all aspects of employee communications and led major customer events and interactions. Davidson began her career at United Technologies (Sikorsky Aircraft) in 2003 as INROADS intern. Upon college graduation, she started a full-time position at Sikorsky as an internal communications associate and has held roles of increasing responsibility.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Science degree in Business Communications from Quinnipiac University and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Capella University. She is also a graduate of the UTC Emerging Leaders Program, Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

Ashlee is a Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) and Operation Homefront Board Member, as well as a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the National Association of Black Journalists. She also serves her community through leadership positions within the Links Incorporated, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jack and Jill of America, as well as the United Way. In 2024, Ashlee was named as PRNEWS Brand Reputation Maven. In 2023, Ashlee was named as PRNEWS Top Women in PR and was selected as the DRC’s Young Professional Leadership ATHENA recipient. Additionally, Ashlee was featured in Diverse Business Elite “Women of Influence” edition as a trailblazing professional in the defense industry and recognized for inspiring other leaders. Ashlee is a proud wife and mother of two children, currently residing in Dallas, Texas.

Eve Laurier was appointed Vice President, Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs at Bombardier in May 2021. A seasoned professional and top-level leader, Ms. Laurier brings to her role expertise spanning almost 25 years in public relations, communications, branding and corporate marketing.

Since joining Bombardier, Ms. Laurier has been dedicated to promoting Bombardier in her home province of Quebec and showcasing Quebec expertise across Canada and around the world through the company’s unparalleled products and international operations. She is proud to lead the company’s community, media, and government engagement, as well as employee and customer outreach globally. Among her accomplishments, Ms. Laurier spearheaded the launch of Bombardier’s new brand identity in 2024, reflecting its successful repositioning as a business aviation-focused company. This new visual identity positions Bombardier as a global innovator whose employees are committed to meeting the needs of world-shaping leaders by delivering the highest quality aircraft and services with a unique, family-oriented approach.

Ms. Laurier stands out for her passion for corporate culture and her commitment to placing authenticity at the heart of her interactions. She is also involved with Bombardier’s Women’s Forum as an Executive Champion. Furthermore, she plays a key role in shaping Bombardier’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) strategy and is an indispensable driver of Bombardier’s efforts to decarbonize the industry, as well as a pillar of the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. Her dedication is also reflected in her broader industry involvement, notably as a board member of the Corporate Angel Network.

Before joining Bombardier, Ms. Laurier held several senior management positions, including Managing Director of Edelman’s Montreal office, where she played a key role in helping companies and organizations develop, promote, and protect their brand and reputation. She also served as Vice President, Strategic Relations at Richter, an accounting and financial advisory firm.

Ms. Laurier’s achievements have helped establish her as a role model for future generations of women. In 2018, she was among a select group of female leaders from around the world chosen to participate in the International Women’s Forum Fellows , an intensive leadership development program offered in partnership by Harvard Business School and INSEAD. In 2020, she received the People’s Choice Award from the Quebec Women in Finance Association and was also a finalist for the Leadership Award, Women of Exception, at the Mercuriades Gala, a prestigious business awards competition organized by the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce.

Ms. Laurier holds an Executive MBA from McGill-HEC Montréal and a Bachelor of Commerce and Marketing from Concordia University. She works at Bombardier’s head office in Montreal, Canada.

Lynn Fischer is the Chief Marketing Officer of GB Marine Group, where she leads global brand strategy and owner experience for Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts—two of the world’s most respected luxury yacht brands. Her career spans leadership roles across private aviation, yachting, urban mobility, and marketing agencies, shaping growth strategies for transformative companies including VistaJet, Lyft, Newlab, and WPP. Fischer specializes in building premium brands by aligning innovation, design, and performance with deeply engaging client experiences and bold ideas that move industries and people forward.

Kyle Brown is Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at CoxHealth, a regional leader in health care with six hospitals, more than 85 clinics, and 14,000 employees. In this role, he leads all aspects of marketing and communications—overseeing brand strategy, growth initiatives, omnichannel marketing and technology, creative strategy and execution, media relations, and internal and external communications.

An award-winning leader with over two decades of experience, Kyle has built brands, driven growth, and protected organizational reputation across industries. He previously held leadership roles at Dell Technologies, Merck, and Siemens, where he spearheaded initiatives that accelerated revenue, drove innovation, and expanded market presence. With expertise in business strategy, digital transformation, reputation management, and advanced storytelling, Kyle delivers measurable results, deepens customer relationships, and elevates executive and employee engagement. Kyle holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Boston University and has completed executive programs at MIT and Babson College.

Jaclyn Sablosky is a senior growth and partnerships executive with two decades of experience driving strategic expansion across the nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate sectors. Her work is grounded in the belief that moments of disruption create powerful opportunities to rethink how systems operate, redistribute influence, and build more equitable paths to impact.

As Vice President of Growth at ResultsLab, Jaclyn works closely with CEOs and executive leadership teams to shape strategy, cultivate high-value partnerships, and translate vision into execution. In recent years, as the social sector has faced increasing uncertainty requiring shifts in funding models and heightened demands for accountability. Jaclyn has focused on helping organizations navigate complexity, leverage data, and build movements that align mission, messaging, and power. Her work sits at the intersection of philanthropy, data, and relationships, supporting organizations addressing complex challenges in education, workforce development, public health, housing, and environmental sustainability.

Known for achieving growth with limited resources, Jaclyn brings a collaborative, values-driven leadership style grounded in analytical rigor and creative strategy. Jaclyn has secured millions in new revenue, launched national initiatives, and helped organizations grow sustainably while staying anchored to purpose. Her career spans corporate, agency, academic, nonprofit, and philanthropic environments, leading teams at EssilorLuxottica, BBDO, the University of Cincinnati’s Economics Center, Cincinnati Hearing Center, and Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

Beyond professional work, Jaclyn is deeply committed to community impact and leadership development. She has served on the Executive Leadership Committee of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, volunteered as a Child Life Volunteer at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Jaclyn earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati. Jaclyn holds an Impact Philanthropic Advisor (IPA) certification. and is passionate about building movements that shift power dynamics, elevate voices, and drive lasting systems change.

Jaclyn lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her partner and three daughters, Emma, Kate, and Kara. Driven by curiosity, Jaclyn is energized by experiences that bypass boundaries, she loves to explore new cultures, perspectives, and ideas that challenge conventional thinking. Deeply committed to her community, Jaclyn believes meaningful change is built through connection and shared experience and she brings that same philosophy to her leadership, work, and life.

Mark Banick is Vice President of Global Marketing at Belden Inc., where he leads the company’s marketing strategy across brand, digital, growth and marketing operations. He is passionate about building high-performing teams and strong, accountable cultures that translate strategy into measurable growth. Mark believes marketing’s true role is as a growth engine – aligning brand positioning, demand generation and commercial enablement to drive revenue impact. A key focus of his work is brand evolution, helping transform Belden from a legacy connectivity provider into a solutions-driven leader in IT/OT convergence and Physical AI. He champions the use of data as operational intelligence, modernizing marketing capabilities through analytics, AI-enabled workflows and disciplined performance management. Known for blending strategic vision with practical execution, Mark speaks on transformation strategy, global team leadership and the evolving role of marketing in industrial technology. He brings a results-oriented perspective grounded in real-world experience leading change at scale.

Marni is an innovative and dynamic marketing leader with extensive experience shaping, launching, and managing front-line promotional strategies across diverse industries that consistently increase revenue and heighten customer engagement. A versatile leader who commands full spectrum of integrated marketing process and builds targeted, cost-effective campaigns, I am in-tune with market trends and business needs particularly in business to business marketing.

Marni continually leverages relationship-building talents, design sensibility, and technical aptitude to collaborate with agencies and creative firms. Marni hold a Master of Science degree in Communication Management from Towson University and a Bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.

Marni is passionate about fostering an inclusive work environment and advocating for individuals with disabilities. A National Delegate for Vision 2020, she also serve as the Co-Communications Lead for the national Women’s BRG at KPMG, and recently represented KPMG on a Women in Technology panel. Marni am also the Corporate Council Lead for Autism Speaks.

Chris joined Sun Life in 2021 as Chief Marketing Officer (Canada), where he worked with Global Marketing and Canadian business units to shape strategies that delivered brand and client impact.

In February 2024, Chris took on the role of Global Head of Brand and Marketing technology, where he oversees and guides multi-disciplinary teams driving Sun Life’s Global Marketing plans in support of business strategies, partnering with cross-functional teams across the organization. He collaborates with key senior marketing leaders across Sun Life’s Canada, US, Asia and Asset Management Business Groups and across key Enterprise teams to advance marketing discipline, integration, and impact for the business.

With over a decade of experience at one of Canada’s largest banks where he held various executive roles in the US and Canada, Chris has also worked for major loyalty and retail brands, developing teams, launching digital initiatives, and leading through crisis.

Chris is passionate about community impact and a life-long learner. He has taught in the MBA program at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada and sits on various non profit and charity boards.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Business Administration from both Cornell and Queen’s University