The Millennium Alliance Celebrates New Milestones & Eleven Years Of Helping To Transform The Digital Enterprise

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.

Millennium Celebrates 1 Year Since Opening The Doors To Its European Headquarters

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.

Shari Levitin, CEO / Founder at Shari Levitin Group, Keynotes Our Transformational CRO Assembly on August 19-20 in Atlanta!

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.

Kristen Siemen, Former VP & Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, Keynotes Our Digital Supply Chain Transformation Assembly on June 4-5 in Charlotte!

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.

John Aylward, Chief Marketing Officer Formerly with JCPenney, CARE, HSN, Keynotes Our Retail Innovation & Transformation Assembly on May 20-21 in Dallas!

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.

Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown Keynotes Our Transformational CRO Assembly on March 5-6 in New Orleans!

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.

 

Milo Speranzo, North America CMO at Lenovo, Keynotes Our Transformational CMO Assembly on April 8-9 in Miami!

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.

 

Julka Villa, Former Global CMO at Campari Group Keynotes Our Transformational CMO Assembly on February 11-12 in Charlotte!

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.

Esteemed Member Bob Gates Attends Millennium Dinner Hosted by DevRev

2024 marked an all-around record-breaking year for our Community Dinners program, with just over 100 dinners hosted in 20 cities across North America, but one in particular stood out. On November 20, we partnered with the team at DevRev to welcome top executives from industry-leading companies including Oracle, Thoughtspot, and Outreach at the award-winning El Gaucho in downtown Seattle.

We were especially honored to welcome Dr. Robert Gates, former U.S. Secretary of Defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Dr. Gates joined Dheeraj Pandey, DevRev’s CEO, for an engaging fireside chat and Q&A about the lessons he learned during his nearly twenty-seven years as an intelligence professional. On the heels of a polarizing election, the conversation allowed our attendees to engage with and learn from an accomplished industry leader who served in eight different administrations and is, to this day, the only Secretary of Defense in U.S. history to be asked to remain in that office by a newly elected President.

We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Gates and our partners at DevRev for making this very special dinner possible. This unforgettable evening highlighted the power of collaboration, meaningful dialogue, and the unique experiences that our Community Dinners aim to foster. As we look ahead to another year of building connections and hosting impactful events, we remain committed to bringing together thought leaders who inspire and challenge us to think differently. Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone dinner an unparalleled success.

To learn more about the Millennium Community Dinners program, click here.

About Dr. Robert Gates

Robert Gates served as the 22nd Secretary of Defense (2006-2011). He is the only Secretary of Defense in U.S. history to be asked to remain in office by a newly elected President. Dr. Gates served eight U.S. presidents across both parties. He has led a distinguished career of service and institutional reform both in and out of government.

Gates began his career at the Central Intelligence Agency in 1966 and spent nearly 27 years as an intelligence professional, including 9 years on the National Security Council. He is the only career officer in CIA’s history to rise from entry-level employee to director. He served as Director of Central Intelligence from 1991 until 1993 and, through the collapse of the Soviet  Union, restructured the intelligence community for a post-Cold War world.

Gates next served as President of Texas A&M University, one of the nation’s largest universities,  from 2002 to 2006. As President, he launched a successful campaign to make Texas A&M one of the nation’s top twenty research universities.

As Secretary of Defense, Gates reversed losing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while preparing the  U.S. military for unconventional warfare and for dramatic reductions in federal spending. Among his many initiatives, Gates championed the production and deployment of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, saving the lives and limbs of thousands of U.S. service members. On his last day in office, President Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. Gates is fondly remembered as the “Soldiers’ Secretary.”

Most recently, Gates served on the NCAA Board of Governors as one of its five independent members. He chaired the board’s committee to rewrite the NCAA constitution. The new constitution marked the first successful bureaucratic restructure since 1996 and dramatically shifted power to schools and student-athletes.

Gates currently is a principal in the strategic consulting firm Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel,  LLC, with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor  Stephen Hadley, and Aspen Strategy Group Executive Director Anja Manuel.

Gates serves as Chancellor of William & Mary. He is the first William & Mary alumnus in the modern era to serve as Chancellor. He is also the National Chairman of the Eisenhower Fellowships,  having succeeded General Colin Powell in 2018. He is a member of the national executive board of the Boy Scouts of America, where he served as president of the National Eagle Scout Association from 1996-2006 and National President of the Boy Scouts of America from 2014- 2016.

A native of Kansas, Gates received his bachelor’s degree from William & Mary, his master’s degree in history from Indiana University, and his doctorate in Russian and Soviet history from  Georgetown University. In 1967, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air  Force and served as an intelligence officer at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.

Gates has authored four books – Exercise of Power: American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World, published in 2020; A Passion For Leadership: Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service, published in 2016; Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War, published in 2014; and From the Shadows: The Ultimate Insider’s Story of Five Presidents and How They Won the Cold War, published in 1996.

About DevRev

DevRev’s AgentOS, purpose-built for SaaS companies, comprises three modern CRM apps for support, product, and growth teams. It connects end users, sellers, support, product people, and developers, reducing 9 business apps and converging 6 teams onto a common platform.

Unlike horizontal CRMs, DevRev takes a blank canvas approach to collaboration, AI, and analytics, enabling SaaS companies to increase product velocity and reduce customer churn. DevRev is used by thousands of companies in search of low latency analytics and customizable LLMs to thrive in this era of GenAI.

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, DevRev has offices in seven global locations.

They have raised $100 million in funding from investors like Khosla Ventures and Mayfield at a $1.1 billion valuation. They are also honored to be named on the Forbes 2024 list of America’s Best Startup Employers.

Founded in October 2020 by Dheeraj Pandey, former co-founder and CEO of Nutanix, and Manoj Agarwal, former SVP of Engineering at Nutanix, DevRev continues to push the boundaries of innovation, helping thousands of companies thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven SaaS.

To learn more, visit devrev.ai.

Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing & PR Officer at Ally Financial Keynotes Our Transformational CMO Assembly on August 5-6 in Austin!

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.