Chief Executive Group

Manufacturing M&A Dealmakers Forum

Class VI Pathfinder offers a range of consulting services and tools to help entrepreneurs navigate the uncharted waters of business ownership and reach their destination, a uniquely rewarding financial future. They help entrepreneurs address the value equation for their company, achieve greater balance in their lives, and enjoy more choices by helping them do two things for their business: enhance growth and reduce risk.

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Jim Canfield, Vice President of Strategic Alliances
[email protected], 858-449-4207

Thought Leadership:

Linklaters is a leading global law firm, supporting and investing in the future of our clients wherever they do business. We combine legal expertise with a collaborative and innovative approach to help clients navigate constantly evolving markets and regulatory environments, pursuing opportunities and managing risk worldwide.

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George Casey, Global Chairman, Corporate
[email protected], 212-903-9300

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Here at Prometis Partners, our primary focus is you, the business owner. We are able to develop plans that show you potential paths for a successful business exiting process. Whether that be selling to a third-party buyer, transitioning the business to a family member, or a management buyout, we are here to make the process easy and profitable for you as you exit out of the business and into a new venture.

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Vincent Mastrovito, Founder and President
[email protected], 616-918-6551

Raymond James is one of North America’s leading full-service investment firms our business is you and your financial well-being. Because we believe planning and advice should go well beyond simple asset allocation. It’s about your entire life and managing the complexities that come along with it. All the twists, turns, ups and downs. A Raymond James financial advisor can pull it all together with sophisticated advice and a detailed plan for the long term.

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Anthony M. Fagella, Private Wealth Advisor/Managing Director
[email protected], (o) 203-769-7316 (m) 917-806-7417

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STS Capital Partners is a global sell-side M&A firm like no other. They are expert guides for private, founder, and entrepreneurial business owners on the journey to achieving an Extraordinary Exit™. Their extensive global relationships, world-class team, and proven deal process bring international strategic buyers and investors to the table who deliver maximum financial value. As a result, they help clients fulfill bigger ambitions in life and leave lasting legacies by inspiring charitable donations through their Success to Significance™ program with a goal of raising billions of dollars in new philanthropic and impact capital to support charities.

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Andy Harris, President, North American Strategies
[email protected], 714-493-4597

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Roundtable

Strategic Planning Workshop

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process

Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:

  1. Lack of systematic approach (70%)
  2. Laundry lists without prioritization (68%)
  3. Decisions based on personalities rather than facts and information (65%)

 

Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns.  They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning.  Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process.  This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented.  If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form.  The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.

To sign up, select this option in your registration form. Additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.

New York, NY: ​​​Chief Executive's Corporate Citizenship Awards 2017

Women in Leadership Seminar and Peer Discussion

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations. 

Limited space available.

To sign up, select this option in your registration form. Additional fee of $495 will be added to your total.

Golf Outing

10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS

General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.

The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.

To sign up, select this option in your registration form. Additional fee of $295 will be added to your total.