Building a Strategy for the New Trump Administration
Beth Sanner
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals one of the most profound eras of change in the history of the United States, promising sweeping disruption—and opportunity—across nearly every geography and industry globally.
Our C-Suite Briefing helps CEOs, CFOs, company directors and senior executives move past the noise and daily headlines to understand what’s happening and what’s coming in a deeper way—so you can build the strategies you need to gain competitive edge on rivals and thrive in the months to come.
As one of our attendees said, “It provided real time analysis from leading experts that is not generally available in other programs.”
A former Director of National Intelligence in Trump’s first term, who personally briefed Trump more than 100 times, lays out the likely scenarios for the coming months and years to help you prepare for the road ahead.
Former Director of the President's Daily Brief, Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Principal, Insight Consulting; Director for Geopolitics and Strategy, International Capital Strategies
Fast-rising tariffs and a reshaping of the global supply chain appear likely for 2025. How best to prepare to avoid disaster, and how can you position yourself to thrive while others struggle? One of the most trusted experts in the world on navigating global trade tariffs will help you and your team think more deeply about the likely issues and how to turn them into opportunities.
Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners
The President’s tri-fold strategic plan of culling illegal migration, cutting taxes and using access to America’s bull economy as a bullwhip to get his way on the world stage will all likely create inflation. One of the world’s top experts on pricing—your most important lever—will help you think through your next critical moves.
Co-author, Beating Inflation; Partner, Simon-Kucher
Leading a business through this time of unprecedented volatility and change is the challenge of a lifetime. To win—to keep your edge–you need to go way beyond what you already know. You need fresh ideas, deeper insights, new inspirations. And you need them all the time.
You need the Chief Executive Masterclass series.
For the past four years, the Chief Executive Masterclass series has represented the go-to platform for America’s CEOs and senior business leaders to directly engage with the most influential, powerful and trusted business thinkers of our time.
May 22, 2025
August 2025
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From Jim Collins and Patrick Lencioni to John Maxwell, Coach K and more, the Series delivers an intimate, interactive online setting unlike any other. Curated for time-strapped executives, the focus is always on high-value, growth-oriented, practical takeaways you can put to use immediately in your organization.
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Principal at Insight Consulting, former assistant director of national intelligence in President Trump’s first term
Beth Sanner is the Director for Geopolitics and Strategy for International Capital Strategies. She served as the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration from April 2019 to March 2021 where she oversaw the elements that coordinate and lead collection, analysis, and program oversight throughout the U.S. Intelligence Community. In this role she also served as the President’s intelligence briefer. Previously she served as the Director of the President’s Daily Brief from April 2017 to April 2019 and as Vice Chair of the National Intelligence Council July 2015 to April 2017.
For 35 years, Sanner served in a wide range of leadership, staff, policy, and analytic positions in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Council, and the U.S. Department of State. Prior to joining ODNI, Sanner held several senior leadership positions in CIA’s Directorate of Analysis, including leading the analytic effort on South Asia and serving as the deputy for analysis for Russian and European affairs. She also held analytic leadership roles for the Balkans, Central Europe, and Southeast Asia. Sanner was the Director of the Career Analyst Program, the training program for all new CIA analysts.
Sanner is a Distinguished Graduate of the National War College, earning a Master of Science in National Security Strategy. She has a B.A. in Economics and International Affairs from The American University.
Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners
Sudeep is an accomplished strategy, operation, and transaction (M&A, spin-off) leader with more than 20 years of consulting experience specializing in cost transformation, global trade, supply chain, org design, customer and product profitability, turnaround, restructuring, divestiture, and M&A.
Prior to joining AlixPartners, he was a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young (EY) in Transaction Advisory Services and focused on diligence, synergy, sourcing, supply chain, working capital, cost improvement and S&OP. Prior to EY, Sudeep was a principal at Manhattan Associates and worked in supply chain optimization, planning, inventory, logistics, distribution, and fulfillment. Sudeep is a firm expert in global trade, has published several white papers, has delivered keynotes at conferences, and developed a big data digital platform GTO.
Co-author, Beating Inflation; Partner, Simon-Kucher
One of the world’s most in-demand experts on the strategy and tactics of pricing in an inflationary environment, Adam co-authored “Beating Inflation” alongside Dr. Hermann Simon, a best-selling author and co-founder of Simon-Kucher. This work underscores his thought leadership in the field of pricing during economically volatile times. Moreover, his contribution to the speaker circuit has delivered valuable insights through the Professional Pricing Society, Chief Executive Group, Private Equity International and various industry/academic forums.
Adam’s career is marked by a deep commitment to enhancing sales excellence, business model innovation, and strategic pricing across various industries, his expertise has impacted industrial companies with revenues ranging from $100 million to several billion dollars. Such experience and success have led to recognition as one of “The Top 25 Strategy Consultants and Leaders of 2023” by the Consulting Report.
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:
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.
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.
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.
