Category: Marketing

The Millennium Alliance Opens Q1 2025 With Major Sponsor Commitments For Their Award-Winning Assemblies From Some of Tech’s Biggest Players That Include AWS, ZoomInfo, SAS, IBM, and Verizon

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NEW YORK – May 16, 2025 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for
Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers, coming off an exceptionally successful 2024, have started this year by securing commitments from some of the leading global technology organizations. These prominent brands include AWS, ZoomInfo, SAS, IBM, and Verizon. Following a very successful first year of European programs, has led to a huge spike in demand for sponsorship opportunities. 

“I’m honored that our team gets to work with so many successful global brands. Although the true testament to the value of Millennium’s product comes when these same iconic organizations decide to continue to work with us year after year. Many of which decide to significantly increase their investment with us due to the extraordinarily high levels of ROI they receive. We’re excited to continue to serve our phenomenal network of partners as we constantly strive to expand and enhance our offerings.” – Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance 

With very few available partner positions remaining for this year, the demand for 2026 opportunities for technology providers is already in high demand. To inquire about their limited inventory, please click here. Millennium’s portfolio of sought after partner positions are secured on a first-come first-served basis. 

To see even more of the top partners that Millennium is working with, check out their packed calendar of assemblies and digital transformation online community. 

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact

info@mill-all.com.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology and business educational advisory firm with the sole mission of helping to transform the digital enterprise. Through our executive education platform, peer-to-peer learning model via our senior-level Assemblies, exclusive research projects conducted with Ivy League academic institutions, and our numerous digital properties, we have become a trusted source for real-world tangible learning and engagement opportunities for senior executives and their technology partners.

This all started in 2014 when our founders, Alex Sobol & Rob Davis decided to create the most intimate, high-level & exclusive in-person and online think tank for leaders in a wide variety of industries within both the private and public sectors: The Millennium Alliance. Since its founding, Millennium has built a strong reputation nationwide, now with thousands of engaged Members, and is a two-time honoree of the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan with an office in London.

Shelley Macintyre, SVP Global Marketing at BBC Studios, Keynotes Our Transformational CMO Assembly Europe on June 11-12 in London!

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The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Shelley Macintyre, SVP of Global Marketing at BBC Studios, will keynote our Transformational CMO Assembly Europe on June 11-12 in London!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite. 

About Shelley Macintyre

Shelley Macintyre is a seasoned marketing executive with a proven track record of leading brand strategy, innovation, and global growth across some of the world’s most iconic companies. She is currently the Senior Vice President of Marketing at BBC Studios, where she oversees global marketing initiatives to drive audience engagement and brand development.

Before joining BBC Studios, Shelley was General Manager & Chief Marketing Officer at allplants, a fast-growing plant-based meal delivery service, where she led brand transformation and customer growth. Prior to that, she served as Senior Global Director of Gin Brands at Suntory Global Spirits, and earlier as Global & UK Marketing Director at Sipsmith. Her career also includes over a decade of senior marketing roles at The Coca-Cola Company, and she began her journey at Unilever.

Passionate about leadership and inclusion, Shelley has actively supported gender equality in the industry through her role as Chair of the Talent Sessions at WACL (Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership), where she championed mentoring and career development initiatives for women in marketing.

Eric Boateng, Chief Information Security Officer & Head of Enterprise Cyber Security at MassMutual, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO Assembly on September 9-10 in Houston!

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The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Eric Boateng, Chief Information Security Officer & Head of Enterprise Cyber Security at MassMutual, will keynote our Transformational CISO Assembly on September 9-10 in Houston!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite. 

About Eric Boateng

Eric Boateng is the Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Enterprise Cyber Security at MassMutual, where he leverages his extensive experience in cybersecurity and technology risk management to lead the company’s global security strategy.

Most recently, as Vice President of Cyber Security, Technology & Resiliency Risk Oversight at American Express, he developed and implemented comprehensive cybersecurity and risk management programs.

Eric’s career also includes significant roles at New York eHealth Collaborative, Roundpoint Mortgage, Georgia Department of Human Services, and Lockheed Martin, where he advanced information security practices and risk oversight.

Prior to his work in the private sector, he served for two decades as a U.S. Navy officer, managing IT programs for the Department of Defense and applying industry-leading security frameworks.

With advanced degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and Columbia University, Eric combines technical expertise with innovative leadership to protect MassMutual’s digital assets and ensure resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Siobhán Mc Feeney, Former CTO at Kohl’s, Keynotes Our Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly on August 19-20 in Austin!

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The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Siobhán Mc Feeney, Former CTO at Kohl’s, will keynote our Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly on August 19-20 in Austin!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite. 

About Siobhán Mc Feeney

Siobhán Mc Feeney served as the Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Kohl’s, where she was responsible for all technology, information, and digital platforms supporting Kohl’s omnichannel business. She joined Kohl’s in 2020 as Senior Vice President of Technology and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2022, leading enterprise-wide modernization efforts that enhanced digital capabilities and customer experience.

Prior to Kohl’s, Mc Feeney led innovation and strategy at Pivotal Software, helping organizations adopt cloud-native technologies and agile development at scale. She also held senior technology and finance leadership roles at AAA Northern California, where she drove integrated business and technology strategies. Earlier in her career, she worked as an accountant at Deloitte and KPMG Ireland.

With over 30 years of experience across technology, finance, and digital transformation, Mc Feeney was recognized for simplifying complexity, enabling innovation, and delivering customer-focused solutions that fueled business growth.

The Millennium Alliance Continues To Give Back Through Its Charitable Initiative The Millennium Mission

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NEW YORK – April 14 2025 – The Millennium Alliance is proud to continue to give back through The Millennium Mission, its charitable endeavor that incorporates philanthropy into the Assemblies that Millennium’s members know and love. Ever since the COVID-19 Pandemic, at each Assembly the most engaged attendees have been awarded with a $1,000 donation in their name to the charity of their choice on behalf of The Millennium Alliance. This has allowed attendees to make an impact simply by participating in an Assembly, networking with their peers, and furthering their executive education journey. Some of the organizations Millennium has donated to in the past include Habitat for Humanity, The Alzheimer’s Association, and Feeding America. The Millennium Alliance is honored to do its part in making a difference within our communities. 

“Giving back to our community has always been and continues to be a core value of The Millennium Alliance. As a company, it means a lot to our entire team to pay it forward and show our gratitude for all of the success that we as a company are experiencing. This is exactly what led us to create our charitable program that will allow us to donate to an incredible cause after each one of our Assemblies. I am excited to see the total charitable amount continue to grow in the coming years, which has to date totaled over $100k.” Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

The Millennium Mission award winner for our Transformational CISO Assembly went to Michael Kennedy of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, who chose to make his donation to Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue. For our Transformational CHRO Assembly, Christy Nunley of AccentCare chose St. Jude’s. Carmine Valente from Paramount was the winner from our latest Transformational CISO Assembly, and he chose The Orphaned Starfish Foundation. Congratulations to our latest winners, and Millennium looks forward to making many more donations moving forward.

Click here to learn more about The Millennium Mission and to keep up-to-date with our latest winners and charities of choice.

About The Millennium Alliance

The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology and business educational advisory firm with the sole mission of helping to transform the digital enterprise. Through our executive education platform, peer-to-peer learning model via our senior-level Assemblies, exclusive research projects conducted with Ivy League academic institutions, and our numerous digital properties, we have become a trusted source for real-world tangible learning and engagement opportunities for senior executives and their technology partners.

This all started in 2014 when our founders, Alex Sobol & Rob Davis decided to create the most intimate, high-level & exclusive in-person and online think tank for leaders in a wide variety of industries within both the private and public sectors: The Millennium Alliance. Since its founding, Millennium has built a strong reputation nationwide, now with thousands of engaged Members, and is a two-time honoree of the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan with an office in London.  

Jim Kastle, CISO at 7-Eleven, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO Assembly on May 13-14 in Miami!

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The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Jim Kastle, CISO at 7-Eleven, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO Assembly on May 13-14 in Miami!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite. 

About Jim Kastle

Jim Kastle is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of expertise in corporate IT and risk management, specializing in cybersecurity program execution, IT infrastructure and operations, and enterprise-wide business process and personnel management. His extensive career has been marked by strategic communication and collaboration with C-level executives and government leaders, refining his ability to navigate complex environments.

Having served as CISO for leading companies such as Delphi, Conagra Brands, and Kimberly-Clark, Kastle has developed and led comprehensive cybersecurity initiatives aimed at mitigating both known and emerging risks. At Conagra, he spearheaded programs to protect the organization’s digital infrastructure, while his work at Kimberly-Clark focused on strengthening the global cybersecurity landscape.

In addition to his leadership roles, Kastle’s career includes key IT positions at prominent organizations such as JP Morgan Chase, Cardinal Health, VWR International, and Diebold Nixdorf. His broad experience across multiple industries—both domestic and international—gives him a unique perspective on business and technology challenges. Currently, as CISO at 7-Eleven, Kastle continues to enhance the company’s information security framework while driving forward its technology initiatives.

Michael Beaupre, Head of Cyber Security at Hays, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO & Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly Europe on May 20-21 in London!

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The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Michael Beaupre, Head of Cyber Security at Hays, will keynote our Transformational CISO & Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly Europe on May 20-21 in London!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite. 

About Michael Beaupre

Michael is the Head of Cyber Security at Hays AG, where he builds strategic partnerships to close the cybersecurity skills gap, protect people, secure businesses, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

With over 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Michael has consistently focused on developing talent, driving transformation, and aligning security with business objectives. He approaches cybersecurity not as a barrier, but as a critical enabler of innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage. His leadership spans cost-effective risk reduction, cyber resilience, and the cultivation of high-performing teams—empowering organizations to secure their future while making the most of their resources.

As a dedicated father of four, Michael brings a deeply personal commitment to creating a safer digital world—one that protects not only today’s enterprises, but also the generations who will shape our future institutions. He actively seeks collaboration with like-minded leaders who are passionate about moving beyond the status quo and delivering lasting, meaningful change in the cybersecurity landscape.

The Millennium Alliance Locks In Mark Cuban To Headline Upcoming Transformational CHRO and Benefits Leadership Assemblies With Keynote Address

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NEW YORK – March 18, 2025 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers, is excited to make a massive keynote speaker announcement, as they have officially secured Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & Co-Founder of Cost Plus Drugs; Former Shark on ABC’s “Shark Tank” Mark Cuban. He will be addressing Millennium Members in his hometown of Dallas Texas next month’s Transformational CHRO and Benefits Leadership Assemblies on April 29th at The JW Marriott Arts District. 

“Our entire team is overjoyed to be able to secure someone of Mark Cuban’s caliber to address our senior level HR & Benefits focused Members. I have had many proud moments over Millennium’s 11-year history, but this is right up there. The fact that someone as accomplished as Mark sees the value of addressing our C-Suite Community, without having to compensate him for his time, speaks volumes to where we are as a company. He is going to bring a unique perspective to the table, and our members and partners for this particular program are going to be in for a real treat.” Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance 

Millennium is no stranger to bringing in some of the world’s top names to keynote its robust portfolio of C-Suite Assemblies, but this will be one of their most recognizable and accomplished names to date. They fully expect Mark to deliver a memorable keynote address for the ages. Click here to take a closer look at the upcoming keynote speakers that Millennium is working with.

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact

info@mill-all.com.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology and business educational advisory firm with the sole mission of helping to transform the digital enterprise. Through our executive education platform, peer-to-peer learning model via our senior-level Assemblies, exclusive research projects conducted with Ivy League academic institutions, and our numerous digital properties, we have become a trusted source for real-world tangible learning and engagement opportunities for senior executives and their technology partners.

This all started in 2014 when our founders, Alex Sobol & Rob Davis decided to create the most intimate, high-level & exclusive in-person and online think tank for leaders in a wide variety of industries within both the private and public sectors: The Millennium Alliance. Since its founding, Millennium has built a strong reputation nationwide, now with thousands of engaged Members, and is a two-time honoree of the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan with an office in London. 

ABOUT MARK CUBAN

Mark Cuban has been a natural businessman since age 12, when he sold garbage bags door to door. He went on to founded MicroSolutions right out of college, selling it to H&R Block. From there he became an active stock trader, building a track record, starting a hedge fund and selling it a year later. In 1995, he and Todd Wagner started the first commercial streaming company, AudioNet, which became Broadcast.com. They later sold the company in 2000 for 5.7B dollars. Mark acquired the Dallas Mavericks in 2000. The Mavs competed in their first NBA Finals in 2006, winning their first League title in 2011. Mark sold majority ownership in 2023 but still retains a significant stake. During his time as majority owner, the Mavs had the second-best record in the NBA.

Among his other accomplishments:

His company HDNet, was the first all High-Definition TV network. He later sold the company in 2019.

His film Enron The Smartest Guys on the Room was nominated for an academy award. As was the 2929 Production movie Good Night and Good Luck.

He is the holder of multiple patents.

Michael D’Ambrose, Former CHRO at Boeing, ADM, FirstData, and CitiGroup, Keynotes Our Transformational CHRO Assembly on November 4-5 in Miami!

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The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Michael D’Ambrose, Former CHRO at Boeing, ADM, FirstData, and CitiGroup, Keynotes Our Transformational CHRO Assembly on November 4-5 in Miami!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite. 

About Michael D’Ambrose

A three-time Fortune 50 Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), former CEO, and board director, Michael D’Ambrose is a trailblazer in leading complex, global transformations. Energized by the most daunting challenges, he has led seven CEO transitions across five public companies and played a key role in multiple turnarounds. Mike is renowned for breaking down bureaucracy to identify and honor each person’s unique value to an organization—a differentiating vision that sets him apart in his field. As a result of his achievements, he was awarded HR’s highest honor as a National Academy of Human Resources Fellow.

Strategic Expertise

  • Nationally recognized expert in CEO succession, labor negotiations, global HR challenges, and executive compensation
  • Mentor to multiple CEOs and leaders across manufacturing, technology, retail, aerospace/aviation, agriculture, and media industries
  • Unmatched ability to assess, develop, and place talent to create competitive advantage
  • Out-of-the-box leadership and workforce development designs and a passion for reskilling workforces for the future
  • Instills data-driven methodology and psychologically safe culture to set and achieve DEI goals as a business priority

As CHRO of Boeing, Mike was a trusted voice to the executive leadership team during multiple crises as he led an end-to-end transformation of the HR function. A dynamic change leader, he spearheaded the CEO’s succession while simultaneously renegotiating multiple labor contracts globally. Known for elevating companies into employers of choice, he revamped global rewards to establish bonus eligibility for 100% of employees and created innovative recruitment and training programs for college and high school students.

Mike joined Boeing after serving as CHRO of ADM, where he facilitated a company-wide turnaround into an industry leader and 5X growth in profitability. During his tenure, he created a world-class HR function and led ADM’s first-ever worldwide organizational restructuring—including refreshing the entire senior management team and the selection and transition of a new CEO.

Prior to ADM, Mike served as CHRO of Citigroup (Citicorp), where he led the integration of Travelers and Citicorp, which was then the world’s largest merger. Earlier in his career, he developed his financial acumen and his business approach to HR after acquiring and transforming a bankrupt New York business into a nationwide premier media enterprise as CEO.

Mike currently serves as a board director for Strategic Partnerships, Inc. fostering impactful business and government partnerships that enable organizations to better support their people. He also sits on multiple boards focused on HR excellence, including the Society for Human Resource Management and the National Academy of Human Resources. Passionate about increasing the country’s high-school graduation rate and addressing skilled labor needs, Mike has been deeply involved with Jobs for America’s Graduates.. He also founded and leads Together We Grow, a consortium of more than 40 industrial, educational, NGO, and legislative partners to develop the next generation of industry leaders.

Mike is a sought-after speaker on topics such as leveraging HR functions to drive business growth. He graduated from Cornell University with a BS in industrial and labor relations, where he now serves as an Executive-in-Residence.

James Merlino, EVP, Chief Innovation Officer at The Joint Commission, Keynotes Our Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly on August 12-13 in Atlanta!

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The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that James Merlino, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at The Joint Commission, Keynotes Our Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly on August 12-13 in Atlanta!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite. 

About James Merlino

James I. Merlino, MD, serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at The Joint Commission, where he leads the transformation of services using data and innovation to enhance healthcare safety and quality on a global scale.

Before joining The Joint Commission, Dr. Merlino was the Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Cleveland Clinic, where he managed enterprise strategy, business development, safety, quality, patient experience, and organizational improvement. He has also held roles as Chief Experience Officer, Associate Chief of Staff, Vice-Chair of the Digestive Disease Institute, and practiced as a colorectal surgeon. Earlier in his career, Dr. Merlino was the Chief Transformation Officer at Press Ganey Associates.

A recognized leader in healthcare strategy, safety, quality, and patient experience, Dr. Merlino has extensive experience both nationally and internationally. He has delivered over 400 invited presentations, focusing on redefining care to meet patient needs. He has also led strategic sessions with C-suite leaders from over 70 of the top healthcare organizations in the U.S. and provides coaching to CEOs, senior executives, and healthcare boards on strategy and cultural transformation.

Dr. Merlino has earned numerous accolades, including being named to HealthLeaders Magazine’s “20 People Who Make Healthcare Better” in 2013, and appearing regularly on Becker’s list of top healthcare safety experts. He authored “Service Fanatics: How to Build Superior Patient Experience the Cleveland Clinic Way” (2014) and co-edited the best-selling book “Zero Harm: How to Achieve Patient and Workforce Safety in Healthcare” (2018). Dr. Merlino holds memberships in several prestigious organizations and has received multiple healthcare awards throughout his career.

Dr. Merlino earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baldwin-Wallace College and a medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed general surgery training at University Hospitals of Cleveland and a colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He was also an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) fellow.