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The Millennium Alliance Secures Top Leaders From Staples Stores, Zoom, State Farm, AdventHealth, & More To Headline Upcoming Assemblies

Posted on February 3, 2023January 31, 2025 by Paige Russo

NEW YORK – February 3, 2023 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers, has had a major keynote announcement on a weekly basis so far this year. Spanning across most of Millennium’s core industries, their ability to secure keynote commitments from many of the world’s most accomplished and innovative executives, further solidifies the immense value that the Millennium Community offers to the executives that they work.

“Our team is so excited to welcome such an accomplished group of leaders to our upcoming 2023 programs. We wanted to secure keynote speakers who would set the tone for our Assemblies and inspire our C-Suite Members, and it would be hard to imagine having a more well-rounded collection of groundbreakers to lead the way.” – Jessie Weitzer, SVP Executive Alliances, The Millennium Alliance

To take a closer look at the powerful keynote speakers that Millennium is working with so far in 2023, check out the following dedicated announcements.

Gary Sorrentino, Global CIO at Zoom
Sarah Goggin, Chief People Officer at Staples Stores
Marisa Thalberg, Former EVP, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at Lowe’s Companies, Inc. & Taco Bell
Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, Chief Quality & Safety Officer at Advent Health
Annette Martinez, Retired CHRO at State Farm

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 was recently featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan.

Building upon its award-winning conference and executive education businesses, today, The Millennium Alliance continues to stay connected with its C-Suite Members and partners through intimate In-Person Assemblies, industry-leading Executive Education Opportunities, and by providing exclusive industry insights from the nation’s leading academics, business leaders, and technology providers via our 50+ annual events and The Digital Diary Content Platform, as well as the rapidly growing #MillenniumLive Podcast Series.

Marisa Thalberg, Forbes Hall of Fame & Most Influential CMOs in The World Keynotes Our Transformational CMO Assembly!

Posted on February 1, 2023January 31, 2025 by Paige Russo

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce Marisa Thalberg, Forbes Hall of Fame & Most Influential CMOs will keynote our Transformational CMO Assembly March 7-8th at The Omni in Charlotte!

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

About Marisa Thalberg

Marisa is one of Forbes’ world’s most influential chief marketing executives and is known as a brand-building innovator, digital and social marketing pioneer, and expert storyteller. Throughout her business career, she has orchestrated blockbuster product launches and unexpected cultural moments across industries ranging from beauty to fast food.

The Millennium Alliance Opens 2023 With Big Sponsor Commitments For Their Award-Winning Assemblies Including Google, AWS, Mastercard, Verizon, and 3M

Posted on January 6, 2023January 31, 2025 by Paige Russo

NEW YORK – January 6, 2023 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers, on the heels of an incredibly successful 2022, has started off this year by securing commitments from some of the leading global organizations. These household brand names include Google, AWS, Mastercard, Verizon, and 3M. Upon announcing their return to a portfolio of entirely in-person assemblies, the response from partners has been overwhelmingly positive, which has resulted in an unprecedented demand for sponsorship opportunities.

“Our team has always prided itself on collaborating with many of the world’s most innovative and successful brands. Our obsession with understanding our partner’s unique needs and desire to over-deliver for them has allowed us throughout the past 9 years to forge tight-knit relationships with so many outstanding organizations. We’re excited to continue to expand our amazing network of partners while continuing to provide a tremendous level of value to our current partners.” – Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

To see even more of the powerful partners that Millennium is working with, check out their packed calendar of in-person assemblies and digital transformation online community for the remainder of this year and through 2024.

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 Commits Fully To In-Person Programs For 2023 And Beyond

Posted on October 26, 2022February 13, 2025 by Nicole Chan

NEW YORK – October 26, 2022 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers, in September of this year made its triumphant return to the in-person stage when they successfully hosted their first non-virtual C-Suite Assembly in two and a half years in Miami. The program was met with rave reviews across the board from members and partners and left those in attendance craving even more of these incredible in-person networking experiences. As a result, Millennium is continuing to stand behind its commitment to listening to the needs and desires of its community, as they announce its decision to pivot back fully to hosting in-person programs in 2023 and beyond.

“After evaluating the needs and wants of our community by gathering a significant amount of their feedback, we came to the clear conclusion that despite the success that our virtual programs have had, which delivered the highest revenues in our nine-year existence in 2021, there is an overwhelming desire from the vast majority of our C-Suite members to return to the in-person assembly format that Millennium was known for and that people loved pre-pandemic. Our entire team has been blown away by the overwhelmingly positive response to our initial in-person programs and cannot wait to bring our one-of-a-kind executive education and networking experience to even more cities across North America next year.” – Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

To check out the full list of in-person programs that Millennium is hosting, take a look at their growing calendar of assemblies.

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact info@mill-all.com

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Karl Walsh, Digital Marketing Leader, Former Chief Digital Officer at JCPenney Keynotes Our Transformational CMO, Retail & CX Assembly

Posted on September 15, 2022January 31, 2025 by Nicole Chan

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce Karl Walsh, Digital Marketing Leader and Former Chief Digital Officer at JCPenney is joining us to keynote our Transformational CMO, Retail and Customer Experience Assembly on October 25 at the Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans!

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

About Karl Walsh

Walsh has over 18 years of e-commerce experience. During his time at JCPenney, Karl lead strategic advancements in the company’s digital platforms and helped drive the customer experience to life, especially at jcp.com. Prior to his role at JCPenney, he served as a chief digital officer at Pandora Jewelry, where he grew the company’s global e-commerce business and increased cross-channel consumer engagement. Prior to Pandora, he served as associate director of digital and e-commerce for The Boston Consulting Group and served clients in the consumer and retail practices at McKinsey & Company, among other roles. Walsh earned his bachelor’s degree in business studies and economics from Trinity College in Dublin and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School.

The Millennium Alliance Prepares For Its Long Awaited Return To The In-Person Stage This Fall

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Nicole Chan

NEW YORK – June 14, 2022 – The Millennium Alliance is excited to formally announce a definitive timeline for returning to the in-person stage, which will begin in September of this year. After 2+ years of organizing strictly Virtual Assemblies for its C-Suite Members, Millennium has locked in dates at 5-Star venues in Miami, Nashville, Denver, and Las Vegas to host their initial In-Person Fall Assemblies.

Millennium is now priding itself on being the one-stop-shop for both In-Person and Virtual Assemblies. Society has clearly changed throughout the course of the pandemic and the sentiment of Millennium’s membership mirrors this. After extensive research into the needs and wants of its client base, about half of members and partners prefer the virtual format, given the convenience and lack of travel, while the other half talked of some virtual fatigue and a desire to get back to conducting business in a face-to-face environment. By hosting both live and virtual events, Millennium can offer its partners even more value than before through exclusive access to their entire community, as opposed to only half of its members.

“When we made the essential pivot to hosting our assemblies virtually over two years ago, the one thing that we knew for certain was that we would eventually make our return to the In-Person Assembly model that we’ve built our company and reputation on. Our entire team could not be any more excited to once again, offer our incredible members and partners an exceptional face-to-face networking experience that they will not soon forget. We have been obsessing over the details, and if you thought a Millennium In-Person Assembly was special before, then just wait until you see the enhanced product that we’ll be unveiling this fall.” – Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact info@mill-all.com.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

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 was recently featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan.

Building upon its award-winning conference and executive education businesses, today, The Millennium Alliance continues to stay connected with its C-Suite Members and partners through intimate In-Person and Virtual Assemblies, industry-leading Executive Education Opportunities, and by providing exclusive industry insights from the nation’s leading academics, business leaders, and technology providers via our 50+ annual events and The Digital Diary Content Platform, as well as the rapidly growing #MillenniumLive Podcast Series.

The Millennium Alliance Prepares For Its Long Awaited Return To The In-Person Stage This Fall

Posted on June 14, 2022February 13, 2025 by Nicole Chan

“When we made the essential pivot to hosting our assemblies virtually over two years ago, the one thing that we knew for certain was that we would eventually make our return to the In-Person Assembly model that we’ve built our company and reputation on. Our entire team could not be any more excited to once again, offer our incredible members and partners an exceptional face-to-face networking experience that they will not soon forget. We have been obsessing over the details, and if you thought a Millennium In-Person Assembly was special before, then just wait until you see the enhanced product that we’ll be unveiling this fall.” – Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact info@mill-all.com.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

Building upon its award-winning conference and executive education businesses, today, The Millennium Alliance continues to stay connected with its C-Suite Members and partners through intimate In-Person and Virtual Assemblies, industry-leading Executive Education Opportunities, and by providing exclusive industry insights from the nation’s leading academics, business leaders, and technology providers via our 50+ annual events and The Digital Diary Content Platform, as well as the rapidly growing #MillenniumLive Podcast Series.

Fernando Machado, CMO of Activision Blizzard, Returns To Keynote Our Transformational CMO Assembly!

Posted on April 27, 2022January 31, 2025 by Nicole Chan

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce Fernando Machado, CMO of Activision Blizzard, has agreed to return as keynote speaker for our upcoming Transformational CMO Assembly on June 2-3. He last joined us in his role as CMO for Burger King, after which he went on to lead the marketing team for the global fast food chain’s parent company, Restaurant Brands International. We’re eager to hear what insights his new role with Activision will bring to the table.

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

About Fernando Machado

Fernando is a global marketer with a passion for growing brands and businesses. With more than 200 Lions in Cannes (12 GPs, including 2 Titanium GPs), 16 D&AD Yellow Pencils and 1 Black, and 4 Grand Effies in US, Fernando is known for pushing the creative boundaries to drive business growth.

Fernando joined Activision Blizzard as CMO in April 2021. He is now responsible for the marketing initiatives of some of the most exciting titles in the gaming industry (Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Candy Crush, among others).

Fernando spent 7 years at Restaurant Brands International (Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons) prior to Activision. His focus was to infuse the brands with purpose (incl. sustainability), improving product quality, modernizing design, and inspiring the organization around tech, digital and brand development. Under Fernando’s leadership, Burger King became Client of the Year at the D&AD in 2016 and 2020, Creative Marketer of the Year in Cannes 2017, Client of the Year at the One Show 2018 and 2020, Advertiser of the Year at the Clio Awards 2018, 2019, and 2021, and Creative Brand of the Year in Cannes 2019 and 2021. Fernando led campaigns such as “McWhopper”, “Google Home of the Whopper”, “Whopper Detour”, “Stevenage Challenge”, and “Moldy Whopper”.

Prior to joining Restaurant Brands International, Fernando worked for 18 years at Unilever. Starting as an intern, he moved up the ranks working different product categories and brands, including Dove where he led the groundbreaking “Beauty Sketches” (Cannes Titanium GP in 2013).

Fernando was recognized by Adweek as Grand Brand Genius (2013 and 2018 – only person to ever win twice), by Business Insider as top 10 people transforming advertising, by the AD Club of NY as Marketer of the Year (2017), by Business Insider as top 10 most innovative CMOs (2017, 2018 and #1 in 2019), by AdAge as top 50 most creative people in the business (2017), by Forbes as Top 100 Most Creative Minds in Business, by Fast Company as Top 100 Most Creative People in Business (2019), by AdAge as CMO of the Year (2020) and by Forbes as Top 3 Most Influential CMO in the World (2020).

The Millennium Alliance Celebrates New Milestones & Eight Years Of Being A Leader In Digital Transformation

Posted on March 4, 2022January 31, 2025 by Nicole Chan

NEW YORK – March 4, 2022 – This week, The Millennium Alliance is proud to be celebrating its 8th Anniversary. Coming off their most successful year in 2021 as an organization to date, Millennium is continuing to reach many new company milestones with each passing year. A few of the key milestones from this past year have included launching 5 new event brands, publishing its 150th podcast episode, and partnering with 30+ of Interbrand’s Top Global Brands.

Since its founding in 2014, The Millennium Alliance has always been committed to providing its members and technology partners with unmatched opportunities to network and learn from the many of the most successful and brightest minds. Armed with a versatile portfolio of offerings, including its packed calendar of Two-Day Assemblies, a powerful Digital Transformation Online Community, the rapidly growing #MillenniumLive Podcast Series, along with industry-leading Executive Education Opportunities, Millennium has continued to expand its offerings in order to deliver an incredible level of value to its community.

“It’s always very rewarding to celebrate another year of Millennium, but this Anniversary in particular is especially unique because it comes fresh off a year where we experienced a tremendous level of growth in nearly every area. From onboarding top talent, to expanding our diverse portfolio of offerings, to experiencing revenue growth that we could have never imagined, as a result, our 8th year has been a special one. What might excite me the most though, is the fact that our entire team is hungrier than ever to make this upcoming year our most successful one to date.” – Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact info@mill-all.com.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

Building upon its award-winning conference and executive education businesses, today, The Millennium Alliance continues to stay connected with its C-Suite Members and partners through intimate In-Person and Virtual Assemblies, industry-leading Executive Education Opportunities, and by providing exclusive industry insights from the nation’s leading academics, business leaders, and technology providers via our 50+ annual events and The Digital Diary Content Platform, as well as the rapidly growing #MillenniumLive Podcast Series.

The Millennium Alliance Kicks Off 2022 By Partnering With Some Of The World’s Top Brands

Posted on February 25, 2022January 31, 2025 by Nicole Chan

NEW YORK – February 25, 2022 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers, has started off 2022 with a bang by cultivating partnerships with some of the most successful global brands. Some of the companies that Millennium has partnered with so far this year include:

✔ Albertsons	✔ Chevron Phillips	✔ Henkel	✔ Northwell Health
✔ Allstate	✔ Cigna	✔ Hewlett Packard	✔ Otis Elevator
✔ Amazon	✔ Citigroup	✔ Humana	✔ PGA
✔ American Airlines	✔ Cleveland Clinic	✔ Jefferson Health	✔ Revlon
✔ Anthem, Inc.	✔ Colgate-Palmolive	✔ JetBlue	✔ SCL Health
✔ Aramark	✔ Costco	✔ Johnson Controls	✔ Shell
✔ Atrium Health	✔ CVS Health	✔ Lowe’s	✔ Siemens
✔ AXIS Capital	✔ DoorDash	✔ MAC Cosmetics	✔ Taco Bell
✔ Bank of America	✔ Equifax	✔ Macy’s	✔ The Cheesecake Factory
✔ Barclays	✔ Forever 21	✔ MassMutual	✔ The Fresh Market
✔ Big Lots	✔ GAP Inc.	✔ Mayo Clinic	✔ TikTok
✔ BP Corporation	✔ General Electric	✔ Michelin	✔ USAA
✔ Burlington Stores	✔ General Motors	✔ NBA	✔ WarnerMedia
✔ CBRE	✔ Guitar Center	✔ NBCUniversal	✔ YUM! Brands

“It’s been a true testament to the high quality of our Virtual Assemblies that nearly two years since pivoting temporarily to a virtual model, we’ve continued to attract, as well as to impress, so many of the top executives from the most successful brands from across North America. Millennium has been fortunate to build an incredible community over the past eight years, and we’re committed to providing our members and partners with opportunities to network and grow that they will not find anywhere else.” – Rob Davis, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

To check out the full list of partners that Millennium is working with, take a look at their growing 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

Building upon its award-winning conference and executive education businesses, today, The Millennium Alliance continues to stay connected with its C-Suite Members and partners through intimate In-Person and Virtual Assemblies, industry-leading Executive Education Opportunities, and by providing exclusive industry insights from the nation’s leading academics, business leaders, and technology providers via our 50+ annual events and The Digital Diary Content Platform, as well as the rapidly growing #MillenniumLive Podcast Series.