The Millennium Alliance Announces Founder of Siegel+Gale, Alan Siegel as Keynote at Transformational CMO Assembly

The Millennium Alliance Announces Transformational CMO Keynote

The Millennium Alliance is pleased to announce the founder of Siegel+Gale and the President & CEO of Siegelvision Corp Alan Siegel as Keynote at the Transformational CMO Assembly in Nashville, TN on April 19-20, 2018.

Over the past four decades, Alan Siegel has become one of the best-known and most respected figures in the branding business. He has achieved the stature of both the pillar of the establishment and the provocative iconoclast, all while building the leading brand consultancy Siegel & Gale and being devoted to positioning global companies for competitive success. He pioneered the practice of simplification by bringing clarity to insurance policies, bank loan notes, mutual fund prospectuses and complex government communications, including the 1040-EZ tax form and IRS correspondence system.

As a consultant, author, and commentator, Mr. Siegel’s influence extends to advising such organizations like American Express, the National Basketball Association, The Girl Scouts, Carnegie Mellon University, and many more. Mr. Siegel also serves on the boards of many cultural and educational institutions such as The American Theatre Wing, Hamptons International Film Festival, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the Authors Guild Foundation and the Legal Aid Society. As an author, his latest book, Simple: Conquering the Crisis of Complexity, was released in 2013 to critical acclaim from critics and the public alike.

Mr. Siegel is also the author of an extensive series of personal guides for The Wall Street Journal that includes the bestseller The Wall Street Journal Guide to Money and Markets as well as Writing Contracts in Plain English and Simplified Consumer Credit Forms.

This April, C-level experts from across North America’s marketing industry will join Mr. Siegel in Nashville to meet and discuss the highly complex and evolving marketing environment that is currently undergoing rapid development and advancements as the industry plunges into the digital revolution.

ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATIONAL CMO ASSEMBLY

The digital revolution has forever changed the balance of power between individual consumers and brands. This need to think “customer first” has made the marketing function more vital than ever before. Through a cutting-edge program designed by the industry, for the industry, our Transformational CMO Assembly will provide a fresh and up-to-date insight to help move your organization to the next level of digital leadership through a series of executive education roundtables, keynote presentations, collaborative think tanks, educational workshops, and networking sessions that offer industry-specific topics and trends to ensure your business sustains its competitive advantage in 2018.

Application to attend our Transformational CMO Assembly is now open. Register your interest at www.mill-all.com today >>

“Millennium is a part of our everyday life and everything we do.” Founders Alex Sobol & Rob Davis Reflect On The Millennium Alliance

The Millennium Alliance Turns 4

The Millennium Alliance is turning 4 today!

To celebrate our birthday, Digital Diary sat down with Managing Partners and Founders, Alex Sobol and Rob Davis, to get a first-hand look at the journey of Millennium, what motivated them to begin the business, and how they have grown the company towards success.

Thank you, Alex and Rob, for providing us with such great insight.

As you reflect on the growth of The Millennium Alliance, what do you believe has been the biggest business achievement for the company?

I would say the first thing that comes to mind is the growth of the number of staff. We started with literally 3 or 4 people and now after four full years, we have around 80 people working with us, which is something Rob and I are really proud of. We are not just proud that we have a company that staffs 80 people, but even prouder with the fact that a lot of the people who join us stay with us for a long period of time. When we were looking at our retention numbers for last year, we realized that over 85% of the people we hired in 2017 are still with us. In any type of business that is something to feel really good about, but in the kind of industry we are in, where turnover is extremely high, I think it is that much more special. I also think another big achievement for us is the amount of company revenue that is made up of repeat clients. A lot of clients who work with us initially and have one objective or goal in mind, odds are that they will work with us again, which comes down to the quality of the product that each department helped put together.

Was your vision when you first started the company similar to what it is now? If not, what is different?

We thought that by putting the right infrastructure in place, creating a culture that rewarded honesty, authenticity, and collaboration, that there was not a reason why we couldn’t be in the position we are at right now which is company that is producing 35 events, high-quality Assemblies that staff 80 people and is on the brink branching into other markets outside of our core event model.  This is all stuff that I knew we could do. I think that so much is achievable with the right people in place. It really all comes down to personnel. We are proud of where we are at, but we know that the last 4 years is just a reminder that there is a lot we can achieve and we should continue to have big aspirations.

In your experience, how have you seen employees achieve their highest potential?

There has to be some part of each person, not just at Millennium but in general, to have a real desire to be successful. We always say no matter how bad we want people in each department to be successful and to be the best they can be, that they have to want it as bad as we want it for them. That a relentless, fearless, and “can do” attitude are great traits to possess as it makes our job of getting people to reach their optimal potential easier.

Rob and I feel that if someone is to choose to trust their careers with us – that no matter the outcome, they knew that the senior team will have done everything they could have to ensure success was a possibility. We feel a responsibility to make sure that everyone has the chance to be successful, by putting as much work as we can in training and developing as much as humanly possible.

What can you credit the success of The Millennium Alliance to?

I would say the biggest reason for being where we are at 4 years comes down to effort, authenticity, and empathy. I think people here buy into the thought process that if you work hard and you try to be better every week than you were the week previous that a lot is achievable.

Effort: You have to want it. Not just talk about it but really want it.

Authenticity: We hire people because we like who they are and what they bring to the table. We encourage people to remain true to who they are, not who they think they should be.

Empathy: Life is tough. Everyone struggles at different points in time which is why expecting people to be anything but human inside and outside of the office is an unrealistic expectation. You cannot teach empathy but you can hire empathetic people which is one of the biggest qualities we look for when bringing on new talent.

Our obsession with who we bring into our family is a big factor for why we are in such a good position four years in. Without fail, no matter the situation, Rob and I always meet with everyone during the hiring process. No matter if its 5 minutes or a half hour, we always find time to meet prospective candidates as we know one bad apple can spoil the bunch.

We believe that another major factor in our success is trust. Too many businesses create a culture around micro-management, second-guessing of motives, and over-control. Although some might think there are short-term gains to be had with a philosophy like this, we feel this prevents companies from being really successful long term which is why we set expectations early and trust our staff that they are here for the right reasons.

If you were to give one piece of advice to yourselves when you first started The Millennium Alliance, what would you say?

Fall in love with repetition. Repetition is everything.

There is a lot of competition in New York, especially in this industry. What motivated you to start The Millennium Alliance in the face of failure?

Well firstly, Rob and I are competitive guys so we thrive on competition. Secondly, we thought that we could do things in a way in which the market would respond more favorably to our approach versus what other organizations were doing.

In addition, failing really was not an option for us as there was no safety net at the start of this journey. This was a very calculated decision for Rob and me certain people/groups offered us money in exchange for partial ownership of the business.

At that point in time, Rob and I worked in mostly senior management positions for a combined nineteen years between the two of us, creating a nice life for ourselves which definitely made a move like this risky. I was getting married the year we started Millennium and Rob was at a point in his life in which laying it all on the line might not have been the smartest move to make.

You don’t really feel the pressure until you actually take the leap to step out on that ledge, knowing that if you fail what the ramifications will be. This is still the mentality we have today. When there is no safety net, you have to make good decisions and you have to be way more right than you are wrong. So, when you are in that thought process, it forces you to be the best you can be.

I didn’t think that it was so crazy or difficult to do a good job. I thought the notion of making and delivering the type of events we deliver wasn’t that complicated. People were either over complicating it, or not focusing on the right areas and taking shortcuts. We didn’t create Millennium to put on sub-par programs. We did this because we felt that we could put together a high-quality product and we were motivated by how many companies were trying to do the same. Even though going into a competitive business is a little scary, it was more motivating than it was anything which is why the fire is still as strong today as it was four years ago.

Describe what The Millennium Alliance means to you on a personal level.

On a personal level, it’s my life and I know its Robs life. It’s a 24/7 type of thing where you’re constantly thinking about it and its always on your mind. If it wasn’t, then the business would not be filling its optimal potential. Millennium to me is a part of my everyday life and everything I do. For us, its special because so much of ourselves is in the business and so much of our personalities have been poured into it.

I’ve gotten a lot out of my experiences in life and have taken a lot out of the great relationships that I have formed at every stage over the past 33 years. No matter the situation, there is always something to learn and take with you to be applied for the future which is why it is not only important to pause for reflection from time to time but even more important to ensure you are a better person because of past experiences.

Due to the success and growth of The Millennium Alliance over these past 4 years, what are your biggest hopes and goals for the future?

In addition, the hopes and goals for the future are to go into other businesses, create a physical office on the west coast, and potentially go into Europe. We have a growing office in Miami which Sophia is doing a great job running and it’s great to have a presence down there, but I think that the west coast provides different opportunities compared to the east coast, so that is definitely on the immediate horizon for the Millennium. A big plan for us is that now that we feel confident in our core product offering, we want to keep growing that business and open other revenue streams with our existing customer base. The ceiling for Millennium is as big and bold as we want to go. As long as we commit to the work, there is a lot of opportunities out there for us.

When you’re not leading The Millennium Alliance, what are your favorite things to do?

I’m a big news and sports junkie. News and current events are something that I got into 6 years ago and sports have been a part of me for my whole life. I like spending time with my wife who undoubtedly is the most beautiful person inside and out that I have ever known. There is nobody like her and definitely nobody else on this planet who can put up with me the way she does! Fortunately, we both love watching TV, taking naps, eating at nice restaurants, and being with friends and family. In regard to weekends, Saturday is the day where I allow myself one full 24-hour mental work break and once Sunday comes, I get ready for the work week ahead, capped off with my 8 pm call with Rob.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily in areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis, Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world.

We provide a framework for Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines, to meet their peers, understand industry developments, and receive introductions to new technology and service advancements to help grow their career and overall company value.

Millennium was created to provide opportunities for collaboration and offer guidance on best practices for executives from the world’s leading organizations. We are dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for Alliance members to simplify their personal growth, increase business networks, and have the right information to build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level. This is in addition to providing market intelligence, advisory services, and industry-leading programs for all major industries. Millennium’s aim is to bring out the best capabilities for all of our clients so they can make the right decisions at the right time.

With a constant thirst for a conversation that has real value, it is our duty to provide a platform for all leaders to further develop in an ecosystem of innovation and knowledge so all parties can continue to shape the real purpose of business: to make things efficient and worthwhile.

CEO & President of The Jim Stengel Company, Jim Stengel, to Keynote Digital Marketing & Retail Transformation Assemblies

Jim Stengel to Keynote Digital Marketing & Retail Transformation Assemblies

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The Millennium Alliance is pleased to announce current President and CEO of The Jim Stengel Company and former Global Marketing Officer of Proctor and Gamble Jim Stengel as Keynote at our upcoming Digital Marketing Transformation and Digital Retail Transformation Assemblies from August 27-28, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.

With more than 25 years of experience in marketing, including seven as Global Marketing Officer at Procter & Gamble, Jim Stengel is highly regarded as a prominent thought leader in the marketing industry, and widely known for leading innovation and for a commitment to building leading-edge marketing capabilities. Mr. Stengel is currently President and CEO of The Jim Stengel Company, LLC, a think tank and consultancy, conducting proprietary research, generating thought leadership and applying a new framework to drive business growth in today’s global economy.

In 2011, Mr. Stengel was named to the first-ever Fortune® Executive Dream Team, has been named multiple times by Advertising Age as the number one “Power Player” in marketing, and is a 2017 American Marketing Association Hall of Fame inductee.

A prolific writer, speaker, and advisor, Mr. Stengel is also the author of the successful books Grow: How Ideals Power Growth and Profit at the World’s Greatest Companies, and Unleashing the Innovators: How Mature Companies Find New Life with Startups.

C-level experts from will join from across North America’s marketing and retail industries will join Mr. Stengel in Dallas this August to meet and discuss the highly complex marketing and retail environments that are rapidly developing and enhancing as progress into the digital revolution.

The application to attend our Digital Marketing Transformation and Digital Retail Transformation Assemblies is now open. Register your interest at www.mill-all.com today >

ABOUT DIGITAL MARKETING AND RETAIL TRANSFORMATION ASSEMBLY 

Through a cutting-edge program designed by the industry, for the industry, our Digital Marketing Transformation and Digital Retail Transformation Assemblies will provide a fresh and up-to-date insight to help move your organization to the next level of digital leadership through a series of executive education roundtables, keynote presentations, collaborative think tanks, educational workshops, and networking sessions that offer industry-specific topics and trends to ensure your company sustains its competitive advantage in 2018.

 

City of New York Chief Technology Officer Miguel A. Gamiño Jr. to Keynote Digital Enterprise Transformation Day

Announcing Our Digital Enterprise Transformation Keynote Miguel A. Gamino

The Millennium Alliance announces City of New York Chief Technology Officer Miguel A. Gamiño Jr. as Keynote at the upcoming Digital Enterprise Transformation Day on April 5 in New York City. Mr. Gamiño will address New York’s best technology and business leaders on how the City is making technology work for people through a municipal broadband initiative, smart technologies deployment. Mr. Gamiño will also talk about how the City is looking at new tools and technologies to improve lives and positively transform the public realm.

Find out more information about the event here >>

Under the leadership of Mayor Bill de Blasio, Mr. Gamiño is responsible for how the City uses technology to strengthen communities and serves as NYC’s ambassador to the technology industry to help NYC be more inclusive, equitable and tech-friendly. His leadership translates to a broad and complex portfolio of public infrastructure, digital initiatives and visionary strategy: broadband for all New Yorkers, smart urban technology and IOT strategy, comprehensive digital strategy that improves government service, and a program to transform the relationship between government and disruptors of industry.

Prior to NYC, Mr. Gamiño served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the City and County of San Francisco and Executive Director of the Department of Technology. He served on the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) on behalf of Mayor Edwin M. Lee.

Application to attend is now open. Register your interest at www.mill-all.com >

Adding to the excitement, Mr. Gamiño will be joined by fellow esteemed speakers at the Digital Enterprise Transformation series in New York on April 5th, with some of these C-level individuals including Romain Apert, Vice President, Chief Information Officer at Mars Wrigley, Elena Kvochko, Chief Information Officer – Group Security at Barclays, and Melissa Schilling, Professor of Management at Stern School of Business, New York University.

ABOUT DIGITAL ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION DAY

Digital Enterprise Transformation Day New York is your chance to meet with experts like these from across the Tri-State area in an intimate and organized setting, allowing for the identification of new opportunities for enhanced business transformation with the end goal of helping your organization move to the next level.

Application to attend is now open. Register your interest at www.mill-all.com >

The Millennium Alliance Announces Partnership with 451 Research to Power 2018 Digital Transformation Conversation

The Millennium Alliance Announces Partnership with 451 Research

NEW YORK, NY, December 12, 2017 – The Millenium Alliance announces a partnership with 451 Research to power the digital transformation conversation at our 2018 Assemblies.

Via events, educational resources and online content, The Millennium Alliance provides a platform for senior business leaders to meet their peers, understand industry developments, and receive introductions to new technology and service advancements to help grow their career and overall company value.

We’re excited to announce a partnership with 451, a leading technology industry analyst and advisory firm. 451 Research analyzes the technologies, services, and companies that will disrupt and evolve our world. Utilizing a powerful combination of both qualitative and data-centric research methodologies, 451 provides its clients with insight into both the advances being brought to market by suppliers as well as insight into enterprise customer adoption of technologies.

“We’re thrilled to be participating in the conversations facilitated by Millenium Alliance through both their Assembly events and their member network,” said Simon Carruthers, COO, and co-founder of 451 Research. “As companies of all sizes and types plot a course into the future, frequently through a digital transformation, our analyst team seeks to both help and learn, and this partnership extends our ability to do that.”

In 2018 The Millennium Alliance will be convening industry leaders to share knowledge and insight around the roles of disruptive technologies like AI and blockchain; the management of risk and security, and to drill into these topics within the context of specific industry verticals like finance and healthcare. 451 Research analysts will be participating in these conversations as presenters, moderators, and as eager listeners.

For a full list of our 2018 Assemblies, please visit our website >>

“The Millennium Alliance is excited to be partnering with 451 Research as one of the most innovative and leading research firms in the world” said Alex Sobol, Co-Founder & Managing Director, The Millennium Alliance.This partnership will ensure we continue to innovate our content, insights, and access to experts for all of our members in 2018. We are excited to partner with the fantastic team at 451 Research who continue to push the envelope in the digital world.”

About 451 Research

451 Research is a preeminent information technology research and advisory company. With a core focus on technology innovation and market disruption, we provide essential insight for leaders of the digital economy. Our analysts and consultants deliver that insight via syndicated research, advisory services, and live events to more than 1,000 client organizations in North America, Europe and around the world. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in New York, 451 Research is a division of The 451 Group.

About The Millennium Alliance

Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily on areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis, Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world.

We provide a framework for Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines, to meet their peers, understand industry developments, and receive introductions to new technology and service advancements to help grow their career and overall company value.

Millennium was created to provide opportunities for collaboration and offer guidance on best practices for executives from the world’s leading organizations. We are dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for Alliance members to simplify their personal growth, increase business networks, and have the right information to build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level. This is in addition to providing market intelligence, advisory services, and industry-leading programs for all major industries. Millennium’s aim is to bring out the best capabilities for all of our clients so they can make the right decisions at the right time.

View our 2018 Assembly schedule here to find out how you can get involved >>

Announcing The Millennium Alliance’s 2018 Assembly Schedule

The Millennium Alliance’s 2018 Assembly Schedule

NEW YORK, November 14, 2017 – The Millennium Alliance is pleased to release our 2018 Assembly schedule and to officially announce the creation of our new 1-day event programs.

We are thrilled to announce our 2018 Assembly schedule, which includes our new 1-day event programs. In 2017, we have perfected our 2-day National Assemblies and will be adding two new ones in 2018: Patient Experience Transformation Assembly and Digital Lifescience Transformation Assembly.

Visit www.mill-all.com/assemblies for more information about our new events >>

In 2018, we are excited to be launching a new product for our Millennium Members. We’re taking the best of our National Assemblies and condensing it into two new 1-day programs. You will still get access to the best content, innovative solution providers, and meet fellow industry leaders, but you will only need to take 1 day out of the office.

Join us in New York for Digital Enterprise Transformation presents A.I. Day, Blockchain Day, and DevOps Day in April or Transformational CMO presents CMO Day, Omnichannel Day, and Data-Driven Day in June. The 1 Day events will be hitting the West Coast later on in the year, with editions held in San Francisco.

“Going from 19 programs to 36 in the span of 12 months is truly an ambitious task for our company but with the team we have in place, the growth we have experienced in 2017, and feedback we have received from our clients, advisory board and partners, this seems to be the perfect time to expand our Assembly portfolio.

Companies from all across the world are making it a point not only to include Millennium Assemblies in their yearly calendar but are doing so in a big way and because of this demand, we want to provide our customers with as many options as possible.” Alex Sobol, Co-Founder and Managing Director.

Visit www.mill-all.com/assemblies for the full list of events taking place in 2018 >>

About The Millennium Alliance

Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily on areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis, Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world.

We provide a framework for Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines, to meet their peers, understand industry developments, and receive introductions to new technology and service advancements to help grow their career and overall company value.

Millennium was created to provide opportunities for collaboration and offer guidance on best practices for executives from the world’s leading organizations. We are dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for Alliance members to simplify their personal growth, increase business networks, and have the right information to build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level. This is in addition to providing market intelligence, advisory services, and industry-leading programs for all major industries. Millennium’s aim is to bring out the best capabilities for all of our clients so they can make the right decisions at the right time.

With a constant thirst for a conversation that has real value, it is our duty to provide a platform for all leaders to further develop in an ecosystem of innovation and knowledge so all parties can continue to shape the real purpose of business: to make things efficient and worthwhile.

For more information, please visit The Millennium Alliance website >>

Announcing The Millennium Alliance’s 2018 Assembly Schedule

The Millennium Alliance’s 2018 Assembly Schedule

NEW YORK, November 14, 2017 – The Millennium Alliance is pleased to release our 2018 Assembly schedule and to officially announce the creation of our new 1-day event programs.

We are thrilled to announce our 2018 Assembly schedule, which includes our new 1-day event programs. In 2017, we have perfected our 2-day National Assemblies and will be adding two new ones in 2018: Patient Experience Transformation Assembly and Digital Lifescience Transformation Assembly.

Visit www.mill-all.com/assemblies for more information about our new events >>

In 2018, we are excited to be launching a new product for our Millennium Members. We’re taking the best of our National Assemblies and condensing it into two new 1-day programs. You will still get access to the best content, innovative solution providers, and meet fellow industry leaders, but you will only need to take 1 day out of the office.

Join us in New York for Digital Enterprise Transformation presents A.I. Day, Blockchain Day, and DevOps Day in April or Transformational CMO presents CMO Day, Omnichannel Day, and Data-Driven Day in June. The 1 Day events will be hitting the West Coast later on in the year, with editions held in San Francisco.

“Going from 19 programs to 36 in the span of 12 months is truly an ambitious task for our company but with the team we have in place, the growth we have experienced in 2017, and feedback we have received from our clients, advisory board and partners, this seems to be the perfect time to expand our Assembly portfolio.

Companies from all across the world are making it a point not only to include Millennium Assemblies in their yearly calendar but are doing so in a big way and because of this demand, we want to provide our customers with as many options as possible.” Alex Sobol, Co-Founder and Managing Director.

Visit www.mill-all.com/assemblies for the full list of events taking place in 2018 >>

About The Millennium Alliance

Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily on areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis, Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world.

We provide a framework for Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines, to meet their peers, understand industry developments, and receive introductions to new technology and service advancements to help grow their career and overall company value.

Millennium was created to provide opportunities for collaboration and offer guidance on best practices for executives from the world’s leading organizations. We are dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for Alliance members to simplify their personal growth, increase business networks, and have the right information to build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level. This is in addition to providing market intelligence, advisory services, and industry-leading programs for all major industries. Millennium’s aim is to bring out the best capabilities for all of our clients so they can make the right decisions at the right time.

With a constant thirst for a conversation that has real value, it is our duty to provide a platform for all leaders to further develop in an ecosystem of innovation and knowledge so all parties can continue to shape the real purpose of business: to make things efficient and worthwhile.

For more information, please visit The Millennium Alliance website >>

The Millennium Alliance adds two more names to its 2017/2018 Advisory Board

The Millennium Alliance Advisory Board Updates

Executive Education Advisory firm The Millennium Alliance adds two more names to its 2017/2018 Advisory Board.

NEW YORK, September 19, 2017 – The Millennium Alliance is thrilled to announce the addition of David Bell, Professor of Marketing, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania and Deborah Diaz, CEO & Owner, Catalyst ADV to the 2017/2018 Advisory Board.

David and Deborah join our Advisory Board of world-renowned industry leaders and visionaries, who are tasked with providing invaluable input and expertise. The Board’s main task is to ensure that we continue to deliver the highest level of business transformation content to our members.

For more information about the Advisory Board, please visit our website >

David Bell is the Xinmei Zhang and Yongge Dai Professor at The Wharton School, where he developed Wharton’s first course on digital marketing and e-commerce. David is an award-winning teacher and researcher, and his articles have been published in all the premier academic marketing journals. He is also the author of Location is (Still) Everything: The Surprising Influence of the Real World on How We Search, Shop, and Sell in the Virtual One (published in Portuguese and Mandarin for the Brazil and China markets, respectively), an authoritative book on how to win in the digital economy.

Deborah Diaz is Chief Executive Officer of Catalyst ADV, a Principle Consultant with Deep Water Point and a member of 3 prominent industry Board of Directors and several nonprofit Boards. Previously, she was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO).

Read more about every member of the 2017/18 Advisory Board

We are thrilled to be working with a group of industry leaders such as this. Thank you to all the Advisory Board members for getting involved.

Here is a full list of the 2017/18 Advisory Board Members:

  • Brian Ahier, Digital Health Evangelist, Aetna
  • Vincent Campitelli, Enterprise Security Specialist, Cloud Security Alliance
  • Steve Facini, CMO & Director, ondemandCMO and Professor, NYU Stern School of Business
  • Alan Guibord, President, Integrated Cyber Solutions, Co-Founder & President, The Advisory Council International
  • Cynthia Johnson, Co-Founder, CEO, Ipseity, Inc.
  • Russell Klein, CEO, American Marketing Association
  • Steve Liguori, Founder & CEO, Liguori Innovation
  • Benjamin Nelson, Governor & Former Senator of Nebraska, Lamson, Dugan & Murray LLP
  • John Nosta, President, NostaLabs
  • Adam Sharp, Founder, Sharp Things, Former Head of News Government & Media, Twitter
  • Rhea Siers, Senior Cybersecurity Expert, RAME: Risk Analysis Network & Exchange Faculty GWU and Johns Hopkins University
  • Anne Marie Stephen, CEO & Founder, kwolia
  • Pierre Vigilance, Associate Dean for Practice, Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University
  • Peter Vogel, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
  • Denise Yohn, President, Denise Lee Yohn, Inc.
  • Rahul Dubey, SVP Innovation & Solutions, America’s Health Insurance Practice
  • David Bell, Professor of Marketing, Wharton School of Business
  • Deborah Diaz, CEO & Owner, Catalyst ADV

About The Millennium Alliance

Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily in areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis, Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world.

We provide a framework for Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines, to meet their peers, understand industry developments, and receive introductions to new technology and service advancements to help grow their career and overall company value.

The Millennium Alliance announces the creation of its Advisory Board

The Millennium Alliance Announces Its Advisory Board

Executive Education Advisory firm The Millennium Alliance announces the creation of its 2017/2018 Advisory Board.

NEW YORK, August 15, 2017 – The Millennium Alliance is thrilled to announce the creation of its 2017/2018 Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is a group of world-renowned industry leaders and visionaries, who are tasked with providing invaluable input and expertise. The Board’s main task is to ensure that we continue to deliver the highest-level of business transformation content to our members.

We asked our Advisory Board Members what trends they are keeping an eye on. Here is a collection of their responses.

“The rapid adoption of Cloud Technologies by organizations of all size and scope.”
– 
Vincent Campitelli, Enterprise Security Specialist, Cloud Security Alliance

“The evolution of cross-sector collaborations designed to improve population health is an exciting space. Being engaged in discussions with a diverse range of partners from the public and private sectors presents opportunities for many novel, community-impacting approaches to be created and implemented.”
– 
Pierre Vigilance, Associate Dean for Practice, Milken Institute School of Public Health

“I’m looking forward to questioning authority and plotting new vectors of change. Big data, genomics, and personalized medicine are all big trends in healthcare, but they are all empowered by the emergence of artificial intelligence.”
– 
John Nosta, President, NostaLab

“(1) The transformative impact of social media on brand connection, customer service, and crisis management. (2) The move from big screens to mobile devices as our primary video consumption. (3) The impacts of mis/disinformation and ‘fake news’.”
– 
Adam Sharp, Former Head of News, Government, and Elections at Twitter and now Founder of Sharp Things LLC

“Artificial Intelligence in marketing, ChatBots, Digital PR, Mid-level influencer marketing, IoT, customer service automation.”
– Cynthia Johnson, Co-Founder, CEO, Ipseity, Inc.

We are thrilled to be working with a group of industry leaders such as this. Thank you to all the Advisory Board members for getting involved.

Here is a full list of the Advisory Board Members:

  1. Brian Ahier, Digital Health Evangelist, Aetna
  2. Vincent Campitelli, Enterprise Security Specialist, Cloud Security Alliance
  3. Steve Facini, CMO & Director, ondemandCMO and Professor, NYU Stern School of Business
  4. Alan Guibord, President, Integrated Cyber Solutions, Co-Founder & President, The Advisory Council International
  5. Cynthia Johnson, Co-Founder, CEO, Ipseity, Inc.
  6. Russell Klein, CEO, American Marketing Association
  7. Steve Liguori, Founder & CEO, Liguori Innovation
  8. Benjamin Nelson, Governor & Former Senator of Nebraska, Lamson, Dugan & Murray LLP
  9. John Nosta, President, NostaLabs
  10. Adam Sharp, Founder, Sharp Things, Former Head of News Government & Media, Twitter
  11. Rhea Siers, Senior Cybersecurity Expert, RAME: Risk Analysis Network & Exchange Faculty GWU and Johns Hopkins University
  12. Anne Marie Stephen, CEO & Founder, kwolia
  13. Pierre Vigilance, Associate Dean for Practice, Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University
  14. Peter Vogel, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
  15. Denise Yohn, President, Denise Lee Yohn, Inc.
  16. Rahul Dubey, SVP Innovation & Solutions, America’s Health Insurance Practice

About The Millennium Alliance

Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily in areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis, Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world.

We provide a framework for Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines, to meet their peers, understand industry developments, and receive introductions to new technology and service advancements to help grow their career and overall company value.

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Wells Fargo Chief Technology Officer Scott Dillon to Keynote FSI Transformation Assembly

Scott Dillon of Wells Fargo to Keynote FSI Transformation Assembly

Digital transformation event scheduled for September 14-15 in Palm Beach, Florida.

NEW YORK, June 27, 2017 – The Millennium Alliance announces Wells Fargo Chief Technology Officer Scott Dillon will be the keynote speaker at its biannual FSI Transformation Assembly on September 14-15 in Palm Beach, FL. Technology and business leaders from leading financial and insurance organizations will hear Dillon’s address on IT’s evolution from service provider to business partner.

The Financial Services and Insurance sector is on the precipice of digital transformation. This move comes as the industry evolves to meet the changing needs of the on-demand, online consumer.

In a recent survey by The Millennium Alliance, over 90% of CIOs from financial services and insurance organizations stated that digital transformation is a major focus for their businesses in 2017. *

Of the surveyed, they identified the following factors as being of the highest priority:

  • Hybrid cloud – solving complex finance/risk transformation initiatives for financial institutions
  • Innovative digital, data and analytics technologies/ solutions to drive consumer centricity
  • Making omnichannel a reality: transforming and simplifying the enablement of customers and bankers alike
  • Responding to regulatory changes, for example, data protection in the digital world
  • Cross-channel Marketing – ROI analysis, attribution, and optimization
  • Connecting with the connected customer
  • Thinking mobile-first

Experts from North America’s leading financial services and insurance organizations will be debating how new technology is disrupting the industry. Dillon will be providing IT leaders with tips based on his extensive experience at Wells Fargo and Co., as well as Deloitte Consulting, LLP.

As CTO, Dillon heads Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) for Wells Fargo. EIT is the heart of what enables Wells Fargo to satisfy its customers’ financial needs. EIT’s more than 24,000 team members worldwide deliver simple, safe, sound, innovative, and integrated IT products and services to its customers and team members around the world.

Under his leadership, technology team members set IT strategy, deliver systems software design and development, and provide Wells Fargo global customers ‘round-the-clock’ banking access through in-store, online, ATM, mobile device and telephone transactions. They serve customers directly through systems availability and security, as well as indirectly, through internal business partners who deliver a wide range of financial products and services

Application to attend is now open. Register your interest by filling in this form >

About the FSI Transformation Assembly

FSI Transformation Assembly is the only event dedicated to providing an initiate space for C-level IT leaders in the financial services and insurance sectors who are dealing with the challenges of digital transformation. Understanding not only the convergence of Mobile, Social, and Cloud but also the possible implications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Blockchain is vital to stay ahead of the competition. This is not just another event. Spaces are reserved for the best in the business. Apply for your chance to join Dillon here >

*Those surveyed were among the delegation at the previous and upcoming editions of the FSI Transformation Assembly.