Highlights from 2012
About
In our first DishCourse evening, we brought together 15 leaders to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the marketing and communications industry. The event was held at a secret location, announced only days prior to event. For one evening, boundaries are unrecognized, conversation is unabashed, and the food is unapologetic.
- Date
- November 6, 2012 7:00 PM
- Location
- Leslie Ehm's private residence.
- Price
- Invite only
Our Chef
Eric Wood
Executive Chef, Hawthorne Food & Drink
Exceeding Expectations
Eric Wood’s culinary career has taken him from coast to coast where he’s developed a unique perspective of the food and diverse cultures of Canada.
His cuisine has won rave reviews in both local and national press, as well as international awards. Drawing inspiration from the city’s food neighbourhoods, Chef Wood has curated a concept that will capture the flavour of a city; bold, worldly, and adventurous.
Our Hosts
Leslie Ehm
President & Chief Fire Starter, Combustion
As the Chief Fire Starter at Combustion, Leslie’s sole purpose is to help transform people so they can in turn transform their organizations. With her incredibly passionate and committed team at her side, she’s training brains and changing minds all across the world - with learning experiences ranging from creativity to presentation skills, marketing fundamentals for all levels, leadership and so much more. With global clients like Google, Honda, FCB, Leo Burnett, TD Bank, Corby, Pepsico, Droga5 and so many more, she leads one of the most kick-ass training companies in the world.
Buz Sawyer
President & CEO, The Americas, Cheil Worldwide
Buz is a change-agent and builder of highly successful, creatively focused businesses. Throughout his 35-year career, Buz has worked extensively with preeminent US and international clients including Pepsi-Cola, Coco-Cola, Gillette, Nike, ESPN, ABC Television, Avon, Samsung, Microsoft, Delta Airlines, and many more.
The Guests
Joanne Acri
Director, Digital Marketing, TC Media
About Joanne
Known for her innovative work in senior marketing roles with The Globe & Mail, Yahoo Canada, and TC Media, Joanne has been responsible for developing and executing multifaceted cross-channel marketing plans, and managing analytics for some of the biggest names in media and communications across Canada.
Andrea Bielecki
President, INVIVO Communications
About Andrea
Through her leadership of INVIVO, Andrea has built an award-winning team to help clients around the globe accelerate learning and make medical science more accessible to healthcare professionals and patients.
Harvey Carroll
President & Partner, Grip Limited
About Harvey
Harvey is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of exceptional performance in fast-paced organizations and highly competitive categories. Harvey’s superior interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills coupled with an ability to manage multiple and complex issues allows him to motivate staff to peak performance.
Catherine Frank
Co-Founder, President & COO, Cleansheet Communications
About Catherine
Catherine, with co-founder Neil McOstrich, built Clean Sheet Communications to a thriving business that was named to PROFIT magazine's 2010 list of HOT 50 emerging growth companies in Canada. Catherine creates uses the exponential power of ideas to motivate customers and inspire companies in equal measure.
Robin Heisey
CCO, DraftFCB
About Robin
Robin has worked with some of the world’s most powerful brands to create content and communications that connect and sell. Categories include financial, telecom, beverage alcohol, automotive, pharma, CPG, technology, tourism, QSR’s, fundraising and more.
Susan Kim-Kirkland
President & CEO, JWT Canada
About Susan
Susan has a wealth of experience in consumer brand marketing on both the client and agency side. Susan is passionate about mentoring and developing talented individuals into outstanding communications professionals.
Jeromy Lloyd
Managing Editor, Marketing Magazine
About Jeromy
Jeromy has helped lead the editorial team at Marketing Magazine and oversees daily news operations.
Michele Mondoux
Employee Development & Engagement Manager, The Globe & Mail
About Michele
Michele is a respected industry expert in recruitment marketing and employment branding. Her strong strategic planning skills, ability to lead growth and solid reputation for motivating teams, allow her to effectively lead corporate change.
David Phillips
President & COO, BBM Analytics
About David
Responsible for running BBM Analytics and turning it into a client-focused, innovative, and data-driven market leader. He is a speaker at industry conferences and a long-standing member of IAB Canada, CARF, and BRC.
Paul Rowan
Co-Founder & VP Design, Umbra
About Paul
Paul has dedicated his 35+ year career to creating purposeful, intelligently designed products that people want. In 2010, Paul was inducted into the Canadian Marketing Hall of Legends as a Visionary.
Sarah Trimble
Associate Vice President, Interactive Marketing, Sears Canada
About Sarah
Sarah is a digital marketing professional with a history of delivering on aggressive growth targets. Her dynamic ability to lead and mentor teams has resulted in multiple Internet Advertising Awards, Gold Digital Marketing Award, and a CMA Gold Award in Social Media.
Robin Whalen
Partner & Managing Director, Real Interactive
About Robin
Robin is known for her refreshing character, great sense of humour, and incredible drive. She is an experienced integrated marketer who has worked at many of Canada’s leading advertising agencies across a multitude of brands and industries.