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.

NEW YORK – March 7, 2025 – This week, The Millennium Alliance proudly celebrates its 11th Anniversary. On the heels of another record-breaking year in 2024, Millennium is continuing to routinely reach many new company milestones every 12 months. A few of the key achievements from this past year have included the addition of 5 new event brands to its portfolio of in-person programs, opening a European Headquarters and successfully launching 3 European programs, increasing overall company revenue by over 53% from the previous highest number, and growing its internal team by 26%, now boasting a total global headcount of 142 employees. 

Since its founding over a decade ago in 2014, The Millennium Alliance’s commitment to providing its members and solution provider partners with unparalleled opportunities to network and learn from many of the most successful and cutting-edge business executives has been unwavering. Featuring a diverse portfolio of offerings, including its versatile and jam packed calendar of Two-Day Invite Only Assemblies, Bespoke Executive Dinners, a powerful Digital Transformation Online Community, the fast growing #MillenniumLive Podcast Series approaching its 350th episode, along with industry-leading Executive Education Opportunities, Millennium has continued to expand its offerings in order to deliver an unprecedented level of value to its community. 

“No matter how many years pass since Rob and I founded Millennium, it is always just as special commemorating each anniversary. Last year as we celebrated a full decade as a company by having our most successful year to date, I recall thinking that it was going to be a challenge to top such a monumental year for our team. Fast forward to a year later, I am proud that I find myself blown away because we have not just topped this previous record-breaking year but completely smashed through each one of our aggressive growth goals that we set for the company at that time. What excites me the most is where we will be as an organization a year from now, as the sky is the limit for our growing team full of the industry’s most talented and dedicated individuals.” 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

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.

NEW YORK – March 4, 2025 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers is excited in March to celebrate a full year since formally opening the doors to its beautiful new European Headquarters right in the heart of London. With a blend of UK-based talent and several rising members of the New York office now settled across the pond, Millennium has strategically crafted an exceptionally strong and experienced team to support its European operations. 

In just one short year, our London-based team has achieved many key milestones including launching three seamlessly executed inaugural European programs and nearly doubling the size of the London team in the past six months. With aggressive plans for growth throughout this year and beyond, it’s safe to say that Millennium’s European team has already made quite a name for itself in these early stages of existence.  

“We’re thrilled to celebrate our first anniversary in Europe. In the past year, we’ve significantly grown our European team and have doubled the number of events we’re hosting in 2025. This growth reflects the quality and professionalism we’re bringing to the European C-Suite event industry.” Joe Martin, Vice President, The Millennium Alliance.

To learn more about Millennium’s expanded calendar of European programs, check out their full 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 was previously featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in addition to being included once again for the year 2024. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan and has European operations in Central City London.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Shari Levitin, CEO / Founder at Shari Levitin Group, will keynote Our Transformational CRO Assembly on August 19-20 in Atlanta!

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

About Shari Levitin

Shari Levitin is a powerful force driving change in the sales industry. As a sales futurist, she motivates teams to achieve extraordinary growth in sales transformation by combining the power of AI with meaningful human connections. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers by Top Sales World and one of the Top Ten Voices in Sales on LinkedIn, Shari’s viral videos have garnered over 120 million views in the past two years.

She is the bestselling author of Heart and Sell: 10 Universal Truths Every Salesperson Needs to Know (Harvard’s official sales textbook) and a regular contributor to Forbes, CEO Magazine, Quotable, Inc. Magazine, and the Huffington Post. Additionally, Shari serves as a guest lecturer at both Harvard and Stanford Universities.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Kristen Siemen, Former VP & Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, will keynote Our Digital Supply Chain Transformation Assembly on June 4-5 in Charlotte!

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

About Kristen Siemen

Kristen Siemen retired from General Motors in November 2024 after serving as Vice President of Sustainable Workplaces and Chief Sustainability Officer since 2021. In this role, she was instrumental in advancing GM’s journey toward a zero-emission future, leading efforts to achieve carbon neutrality in its products and operations by 2040. Under her leadership, GM received several prestigious awards, including recognition on JUST Capital’s Most JUST Companies list, Fast Company’s Brands That Matter, and top scores in Environmental and Social categories from ISS ESG. GM was also named one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for five consecutive years, reflecting Siemen’s commitment to both sustainability and corporate integrity.

Siemen began her career with GM in 1994, holding a variety of engineering and staff positions with increasing responsibility. By 2010, she moved into senior leadership roles across global engineering functions, including Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, and Energy Certification.

In addition to her technical expertise, Siemen was a strong advocate for inclusion and gender equality. She played a key role in launching GM’s “Take 2” career reentry program and the GM Women Ally Program. As CSO, Siemen received numerous individual honors, such as Crain’s Notable Leaders in Sustainability and recognition as one of Sustainability Magazine’s Global Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers. Siemen also contributed to several influential boards, including the United Nations Global Compact USA and the Engineering Society of Detroit, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that John Aylward, Chief Marketing Officer, formerly with JCPenney, CARE, HSN, keynotes Our Retail Innovation & Transformation Assembly on May 20-21 in Dallas!

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

About John Aylward

John Aylward brings over 20 years of executive leadership in global marketing, recognized for his transformative impact on some of the world’s most iconic brands, such as Starbucks, Gap, Sony, Levi’s, and IKEA. He has a strong track record in creating compelling brand narratives and leading innovative marketing campaigns that drive customer engagement, loyalty, and sales. With expertise across multiple sectors and regions, John has excelled in shaping strategic marketing communications, creative direction, and packaging initiatives. As Chief Marketing Officer, he is committed to enhancing customer experiences by seamlessly integrating physical and digital touchpoints while empowering teams to deliver exceptional service and build lasting community connections.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown – Business Transformation Change Agents, Popular USC Professors of Entrepreneurship, Authors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller “The Unsold Mindset”, will keynote our Transformational CRO Assembly on March 5-6 in New Orleans!

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

About Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown

Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown are adjunct professors of entrepreneurship at USC’s Marshall School of Business, where they co-teach the widely popular course they developed, “Sales Mindset for Entrepreneurs.” Beyond their academic roles, they are accomplished authors, dynamic speakers, seasoned sales experts, and close friends. Their paths first crossed while working at the enterprise software startup Bitium, where they played key roles in guiding the company to a successful acquisition by Google. Bonding over their shared passion for the mindset of top-tier sellers and leaders, they have since dedicated themselves to exploring and sharing the unique and motivating mindsets of the world’s highest achievers.

 

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Milo Speranzo, North America CMO at Lenovo, will keynote our Transformational CMO Assembly on April 8-9 in Miami!

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

About Milo Speranzo

Milo is a highly experienced IT professional with over 20 years in the field, specializing in developing complex marketing and sales strategies for major global companies. He has led numerous high-profile projects, utilizing advanced technology to drive innovation and deliver measurable results in global markets. Currently, he serves as the North America Chief Marketing Officer at Lenovo. Previously, Milo held senior roles at Dell Technologies as Senior Director of Marketing.

Before transitioning into marketing leadership, he gained extensive experience in the public sector, managing compliance, developing best practices, and overseeing procurement operations. Milo also owned and led Split Rock Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business, offering consulting services to major IT manufacturers and system integrators.

His earlier career included serving in the United States Air Force and as a Department of Defense civilian in a leadership role overseeing command and control operations. He was awarded the prestigious Air Force Command and Control Noncommissioned Officer of the Year title in both 2006 and 2007, the only individual to achieve this recognition consecutively.

 

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Julka Villa, Former Global CMO at Campari Group, will keynote our Transformational CMO Assembly on February 11-12 in Charlotte!

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

About Julka Villa

Julka is a globally experienced leader with a passion for building premium lifestyle brands and driving growth. Her career spans Europe, South America, and North America, and she is now based in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in the beverage and beauty industries, she combines creativity with strategic vision.

After holding leadership roles at Heineken and L’Oréal, Julka joined Campari Group in 2009, where she spearheaded brand transformations for Campari, Aperol, and the luxury spirits portfolio on a global scale.

As Group Head of Marketing, Julka led key initiatives in brand innovation, sponsorships, cost optimization, and talent development. Her leadership style is rooted in active listening, fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is valued.

She sets high standards to inspire teams while ensuring transparent and decisive decision-making through open and honest communication. This approach allows her to lead with clarity, integrity, and purpose, empowering her teams to achieve exceptional results.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing & PR Officer at Ally Financial, will keynote our Transformational CMO Assembly on August 5-6 at the The Four Seasons in Austin.

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

About Andrea Brimmer

Andrea Brimmer is the Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer at Ally Financial, where she leads the company’s marketing strategy and brand transformation. Her efforts have been key in driving significant growth and redefining consumer engagement in the financial services industry.

Brimmer joined Ally in 2006 and helped launch the Ally brand in 2009. As CMO since 2015, she has united the brand under the “Do It Right” philosophy, positioning Ally as a customer-first company focused on solving problems that traditional financial institutions often overlook.

Recognized as a leading marketing innovator, her work has earned Ally numerous industry accolades, including recognition on Fast Company’s 2022 “Brands that Matter” list. She’s been named to Forbes’ list of World’s Most Influential CMOs and received multiple honors such as the 2020 Adweek Brand Genius award.

Beyond her marketing work, Andrea is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2022, she launched the first-ever 50/50 pledge to equalize advertising spending on women’s and men’s sports. She has been named to Adweek’s Most Powerful Women in Sports list and serves on various boards, including the Women’s Sports Foundation and Michigan State University’s Advisory Board.