Highlights from the DishCourse Reunion
About
After three years of rounding up brilliant minds to discuss big ideas, the Ad Lounce decided to make this DishCourse event a reunion. Over 40 senior leaders who either attended the event in past years, or who were invited but were unable to make it, convened to discuss the topic at hand: The Creative Secret Sauce: What prevents innovation from happening within organizations today?
- Date
- August 28, 2015 7:00 PM
- Location
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Charles Pachter Studio & Gallery
22 Grange Ave. Toronto - Price
- Invite Only
Our Chef
Dynamic Hospitality
Exceeding Expectations
Dynamic Hospitality has hosted functions ranging from company barbecues to gala events, including one of the Ontario Premier’s Receptions for the Queen, Toronto Film Festival galas, the America Bowl featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills, dinner for prime ministers Paul Martin and Jean Chretien, and The Special Olympics gala.
Dynamic Hospitality venues include The Eglinton Grand, The Guild Inn, Atlantis Pavilions, Grand Metropolitan, The Berlin Nightclub, Wendel Clark's Sports Bar and Grill, Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club and Dueling Pianos.
Our Host
Charles Pachter
The Moose Factory
One of Canada's leading contemporary artists, Charles Pachter is a painter, printmaker, sculptor, designer, historian, and lecturer. His iconic pop images of the queen, the moose, and the maple leaf flag celebrate Canada's cultural heritage with wit and whimsy.
The Guests
Steve Miller
SVP Creative Director, OneMethod
About Steve
Steve is an award-winning creative director who has worked with brands like Chrysler, Pepsi, Campbell’s, Nokia, Nestle and Google. At DishCourse he discussed how change takes effort - more thinking, typically more stress, and a lot more time.
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.
Andrew Oosterhuis
Director of Marketing, Budweiser, Kokanee & Value Brands, Labatt Breweries of Canada
About Andrew
Andrew explained how almost all barriers to innovation for organizations stem from internal issues. Organizations need to create space to think well into the future vs. only thinking about tomorrow.
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.
Mark T. Phillips
Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, JWT
About Mark T.
One of Marketing Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30, Mark is equal parts relationship builder, salesman, strategic marketer, and cross-functional maestro.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stephen Jurisic
Founding Partner & ECD, john st.
About Stephen
Steven has been leading teams and providing creative solutions for brands like Nutella, Tetley, and Heinz at the award-winning john st. for over a decade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stephen Schroth
VP Head of Digital Channels, Royal Bank of Canada
About Stephen
Stephen has applied his digital expertise to build differentiated experiences for clients in the financial space like Wells Fargo, TD, and RBC.
Camille Kiffer
Vice President, Consumer Digital Channels, Rogers
About Camille
As a digital business transformation expert and strategic thought leader, Camille brings 15+ years of leading performance and cultural acceleration.
Ian Barr
VP Digital Strategy, Camp Jefferson
About Ian
Gregg Tilston
Global Social Media Lead, Flight Centre
About Gregg
Susan Willemsen
President/Founder, The Siren Group Inc.
About Susan
Paul DeCampo
Director of Marketing & Sales, Southbrook Vineyards
About Paul
Bill Redelmeier
President, Southbrook Vineyards
About Bill
Caroline Riseboro
SVP, Marketing, CAMH
About Caroline
Terence Donnelly
CMO, MDC Partners
About Terence
Joe Musicco
Professor, Sheridan
About Joe
CAMAS WINSOR
Head of Operations, BublCam
About CAMAS
Jake Norman
Head, Agency Development, Facebook
About Jake
Steve Miller
VP, CD , OneMethod
About Steve
Casey McKinnon
VP, Product , ecobee
About Casey
Tim Bowen
CEO, FCB Canada
About Tim
Bal Sahjpaul
Director, Digital, Air Canada
About Bal
Karen Tilley
Managing Partner, Leo Burnett
About Karen
Virginia Pino
VP Analytics & Insights, Engagement Labs
About Virginia
Joanne Balles
Reinvention Lead, General Manager, Jackman
About Joanne
Craig Backman
VP Digital Segments, TD Canada Trust
About Craig
Andrea Zeigler
President, Workopolis
About Andrea
Peter Bombaci
Country Director, Movember
About Peter
Joe Paonessa
Founder, MagAlive
About Joe
Nick Van Weerdenburg
Founder, rangle.io
About Nick
David Moss
VP, Account Services, Leo Burnett
About David
Cynthia Young
Director of Advertising Products & Innovation, The Globe & Mail
About Cynthia
Shawn Cadeau
Chief Revenue Officer , Jobber
About Shawn