Strategies for Leading Diverse Teams

Speakers

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  Renee Starr Chief Revenue Officer, Hospeco
  

  Renee Starr

  Chief Revenue Officer, Hospeco

  Renee Starr serves as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Hospeco Brands Group, a role designed to accelerate the company’s growth strategy. In this capacity, Renee leads the organization’s commercial team and is responsible for aligning and integrating sales, customer success, and business development functions to maximize revenue generation. She has nearly 30 years of sales leadership experience and is known for her ability to enhance customer experience and consistently deliver exceptional results across complex, high-performing teams.

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  Mike Berkowitz Customer Marketing & Commercial Excellence Director, Essity
  

  Mike Berkowitz

  Customer Marketing & Commercial Excellence Director, Essity

  Michael Berkowitz is the Director of Customer Marketing and Commercial Excellence at Essity, where he leads initiatives to enhance customer engagement and drive commercial success across North America. With over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, strategy and leadership, Michael has a proven track record of driving growth and operational efficiency in various organizations.

  At xpedx, a division of International Paper, Michael played a crucial role in the company’s distribution solutions business, contributing significantly to its growth and establishing a customer-centric culture. Following the merger of xpedx with Unisource Worldwide, he transitioned to Veritiv, where he focused on integrating diverse teams and streamlining operations, enhancing service delivery and customer satisfaction.

  Michael’s strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in fostering inclusive environments that leverage the strengths of diverse team members. His ability to drive collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement has made him a respected figure in the industry.

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  Tobby Gavino Director of Sales - National Accounts, Clorox Professional
  

  Tobby Gavino

  Director of Sales - National Accounts, Clorox Professional

  Tobby Gavino serves as the Director of National Accounts for Clorox Professional, where he is responsible for advancing strategic partnerships and driving commercial sales growth across North America. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in both business-to-business and retail sales, he has established a strong record of success in expanding business performance through effective leadership, organizational culture, and team development.