Highlights from 2013
About
DishCourse is a unique experience that stimulates dialogue around some of the most pressing issues facing the marketing and communications industry by bringing together senior leaders to dine at a secret location, announced only days prior to event. For one evening, boundaries are unrecognized, conversation is unabashed, and food is unapologetic. From an umami beet salad or farm chicken lollipops with blue cheese to beef with strawberry jam, right down to the Peruvian pumpkin donuts with caramel sauce, Eric Wood’s culinary creations did not fail to delight. Guests sat around a table, and were led by Cheil's ACD, Hélène Larochelle in a moderated discussion on “Your Data As Currency.”
- Date
- October 1, 2013 7:00 PM
- Location
- Robin Heisey's private residence.
- Price
- Invite only
Our Chef
Eric Wood
Executive Chef, The Beverley Hotel
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 Host
Robin Heisey
CCO, FCB Global
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.
He has been a frequent judge at creative festivals, including the Digital Marketing Awards, Marketing Awards, Effies, Cassies, Bessies (also as Chair), and others. Robin has particular experience at Cannes, winning Lions or shortlists every year from 2012 to 2015, serving on the 2001 Film jury, and as a Canadian nominee for the 2013 and 2014 Radio juries.
The Guests
Adrian Capobianco
Managing Director, Digital, Cundari
About Adrian
Adrian is considered to be one of the top agency leaders with deep digital experience in Canada. He believes in reinvesting in the industry, and is extremely involved in the marketing community through chairing conferences and award shows for the CMA, Marketing Magazine, and others.
Alex Chepovetsky
President, Havas Worldwide Digital Canada
About Alex
Alex has expertise in mentoring, inspiring, and leading teams wherever he is. From Sapient to CGI and now Havas, his creative vision and strategic insight have helped businesses like Kraft and Evian.
Kevin Drew Davis
EVP & CCO, DDB Canada
About Kevin Drew
Kevin sees connections in a messy world. As an ECD with deep digital history going back to the CD-ROM days, he has worked for some of the best agencies in the world working on some of the world’s biggest brands – Nike, ESPN, Coca-Cola, BMW, Sprint, T-Mobile, MillerCoors, eBay, Taco Bell, etc.
Leanna Falkiner
National Leader, Strategy & Marketing Communications, Enterprise Risk Services, Deloitte
About Leanna
Leanna started her career working in public health and government. Her data-driven approach to marketing and creative vision has helped Deloitte remain one of the world’s top consulting firms.
Ryan Fuss
SVP, Media Solutions, Blue Ant Media
About Ryan
Ryan manages a high-performance digital sales team and provides brands with true content marketing programs across an ever-growing portfolio of lifestyle properties.
Elizabeth Pizzinato
SVP, Marketing & Communications, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
About Elizabeth
An award-winning marketing and branding executive, Elizabeth is known for bringing a unique, resourceful, and fresh point of view to global challenges and projects. As an empowering leader, Elizabeth excels at anticipating change, uncovering opportunities, and driving growth and excellence.
Jeff Pontes
Director, Digital Strategy, Sobey's
About Jeff
Jeff’s background in computer science and market research has led to a successful career in the digital space. At Sobeys, Jeff is responsible for creating the digital vision for Sobeys and seeing it through to fruition.
Franke Rodriguez
Partner & CEO, Anomaly
About Franke
From Group Account Director to Global Business Director, and now Partner and President at Anomaly, Franke leads collaborative efforts across multi-disciplinary teams to creatively crack business problems with innovative solutions.
At DishCourse, Franke brought to light the importance of company culture when innovating. He emphasized how company culture encourages collaboration.
Minda Sherman
EVP, Talent & Operations, Blast Radius
About Minda
As a leader of growth and change, Minda has helped fuel Blast Radius’ expansion by creating the global infrastructure required to attract, deploy, and retain high-demand digital resources in six countries across nine offices.
Mike Sutton
President, Zulu Alpha Kilo
About Mike
Mike has built a reputation as a thought-leader in interactive and non-traditional marketing. He made a name for himself working on brands like Nike and Coca-Cola, and now finds himself behind the wheel of Zulu Alpha Kilo.
Alexander Younger
President & CEO, Design Lab
About Alexander
Alexander created Design Lab to help companies not only achieve great success, but understand why. From analytics to creative direction, his company has launched digital platforms for some of Canada’s most recognized brands.