Date | Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time | 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Location | Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom - KC Convention Center
KC is winning and winning big. That's why we were ready to #LevelUpKC at the 2022 KCADC Annual Meeting.
Renowned for bringing together KC's top corporate and civic influencers, 2022's luncheon was no different. Together, we celebrated our region's transformational successes, offered insight on the exciting economic opportunities ahead and energized our business community.
Keynote Speaker | Omar Johnson
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Omar Johnson is a standout marketing and branding entrepreneur, former CMO at Beats by Dre, former VP Marketing at Apple and founder of one of the most innovative brand management companies on the planet.
His work with international brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods, and Campbell Soup got him named a “Brand Genius” by Adweek and Business Insider named him one of the “Most Innovative CMOs.”
Omar shared insights on leadership through the art of listening, and what it takes to elevate an idea from basic concept to next-level success.
Board of Directors Co-Chair
Brian Roberts
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer - Midwest Operations
Lockton Companies
Board of Directors Co-Chair
Ray Kowalik
Chairman & CEO
Burns & McDonnell
Board of Directors Incoming Co-Chair
Ora Reynolds
President and CEO
Hunt Midwest Enterprises
KCADC
Tim Cowden
President and CEO
KC Area Development Council