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Executive Leadership Conference October 27-29, 2021 | Orlando, Florida Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Co-located with ASC’s Annual Convention, EXPO & Short Course!
Bringing Leaders Together to Focus on the Future
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Letter from the Chair Fellow Industry Peers: I am delighted to invite you to join me in Orlando, Florida, this October 27-29 for the 4th Annual ASC Executive Leadership Conference at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. ASC’s Executive Leadership Conference is where the senior executives of the adhesive and sealant industry meet each year to network and discuss important issues impacting the industry. This event is a favorite of mine because it provides a fantastic opportunity to connect with leaders across the industry and hear from thought leaders on the latest industry trends. This year’s theme is “Focus on the Future,” and the speaker program once again includes an impressive list you won’t want to miss. Among this year’s discussion topics are:
• Providing Value to the Adhesives Industry Through Sustainability • The Importance of Customer Value • Disruption & Innovation in Our Post-COVID World • Growth Investments in the Adhesives & Sealants Market • Trade Policy Outlook in the Global Chemicals Industry • Current Business Environment for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
In addition to our programmed discussion, numerous networking opportunities are planned throughout the two-day event, including receptions and dinners, a golf outing, and off-site excursions for attendees and spouses. The safety of our members and industry peers is of utmost importance, therefore the ASC and the conference venue will be following the latest applicable guidelines. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available and social distancing procedures in event and meeting spaces will follow local and state requirements. After being apart for an extended period, ASC’s Executive Leadership Conference is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow industry executives! I hope you are as excited as I am about this first in-person ASC event since October 2019 and will join me this October as we focus on the future of our industry together. I look forward to seeing you in Orlando!
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Sincerely,
Heather Campe
Senior Vice President H.B. Fuller Company Chair, ASC Board of Directors
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Sponsors
Chemquest Chair Reception & Dinner Sponsor The ChemQuest Group, Inc. is a leading business strategy firm in specialty chemicals. Our core competency is guiding clients to profitable growth outcomes through strategic planning and assessments; development of marketable technology visions; channel expertise, point-of-purchase merchandising, and winning sales strategies. ChemQuest directs market research initiatives and value chain analyses; manages complexity, uncovers manufacturing operational inefficiencies, performs scenario planning and decision & risk analysis and offers formulation assistance and innovation through its expert R&D services. Additionally, access to The ChemQuest Group’s comprehensive Coatings and Adhesives databases provide the statistical “tools” to add value and insight to your market development efforts. Web: www.chemquest.com.
Grace Matthews Networking Lounge Sponsor For 20 years, Grace Matthews has provided strategic and tactical M&A transaction advice spanning the entire chemical value chain, including formulated adhesives and sealants, converted tapes and labels, raw materials and distribution. From aerospace adhesives to products for construction, durable assembly, packaging and many other markets, we have the expertise to quickly understand your business and help formulate a thoughtful transaction strategy. We have developed strong, senior-level relationships within the industry on a global basis, and can help you navigate key issues that can arise in a transaction process. Whether buying or selling, our clients are well-served by our expertise in current industry trends, including up-to-date valuation and financing environments, emerging technologies, globalization, and the often changing regulatory environment.
Sponsorships Available! • Opening Reception & Dinner • Keynote Addresses • Golf Course
• Networking Breakfast • Networking Lunch
Contact Malinda Armstrong at (301) 986-9700 x1106 or email malinda.armstrong@ascouncil.org October 27-29, 2021
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 27
3:00 p.m.
Registration
6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Spouse/Guest Meet and Greet
7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Opening Reception & Dinner
Thursday, October 28
7:30 a.m.
Registration
7:30 to 8:50 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:50 to 9:00 a.m.
Program Overview Heather Campe, ASC Chair, H.B. Fuller Company
The networking event is designed for spouse/guest to networking and plan out the next two and half days.
All quests are invited to attend.
All attendees, including guests, are invited to this breakfast.
ASC Chair Heather Campe will welcome attendees, provide an overview of the program and networking events.
9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Understanding Opportunities in Our Post-COVID World: Preparing for the Coming Tidal Wave of Disruption & Innovation Thomas Frey, Senior Futurist, DaVinci Institute For people all over the planet, the COVID-19 crisis is a deeply personal experience, but during times of great chaos, comes great opportunities! Even in the darkest of times, people of extraordinary character have lived among us, guiding us on a pathway to a better future! We now have the ability to be far more unique, nichefocused, and specialized than ever before in history! And it will be these tiny glimmers of hope and inspiration that we will use to build an amazing new world over the coming years! Competing in a networked world, the key to competitive advantage is no longer the sum of all efficiencies, but the sum of all connections! Over the coming decades, we will see hundreds of thousands of new micro industries spring to life, with many attempting to solve today’s biggest problems, but also finding how challenging our current business world can be when they challenge the status quo. Buckle your seatbelts, it’s going to be a fascinating ride! Join Futurist Thomas Frey as he takes the audience on a journey into the future that few are likely to forget.
10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. T he Importance of Customer Value Andy Tometich, Executive Vice President, Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, H.B. Fuller Company If your strategy has a client-centric foundation, that’s already a good start, but the question is: are you fostering a customer value mindset across your organization? Knowing what your customer truly needs and why is it important for your success should be a top priority. Customer value is commonly defined as the perception of what a product or service is worth to a customer against their possible alternatives. But the truth is many companies still focus too much on their product features, rather than the benefits they provide to customers. While product and price are still important, selling solely based on these aspects is no longer enough to succeed in today’s economy. What customers really need from their suppliers is for them to understand the real value the product or service promises to deliver and how it addresses the customer’s job to be done better than the next best alternative. In this session, we will not only talk about what customer value is and why it matters, but where do you start? We will review practical steps that organizations can take to shift to a value mindset, who is involved, and how to measure your progress.
11:30 a.m. to Noon Open Discussion and Q&A Bill Allmond, President, Adhesive and Sealant Council ASC President Bill Allmond will moderate an open discussion and Q&A session between attendees and the morning session speakers.
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
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Networking Lunch
All attendees, including guests, are invited to this lunch.
rade Policy Outlook: U.S. Chemicals and T Downstream Industries Ed Brzytwa, Director, International Trade, American Chemistry Council
1:15 to 2:30 p.m.
The American Chemistry Council has been a leading advocate for smart, targeted trade policies that will create a robust business environment for chemical manufacturers upstream and the countless downstream businesses that depend on chemistry. In this talk, ACC Director of International Trade, Ed Brzytwa, will explain how trade policies that sustain and grow chemical industry competitiveness – access to new markets, tariff relief, and greater regulatory coherence – will be crucial to reinvigorating the U.S. economy from top to bottom. He will also illustrate how ‘trickle-up’ policies that benefit the largest downstream customers of chemicals – agriculture, building and construction, and automotive – can also strengthen the chemical industry’s ability to grow and create jobs by increasing demand for its products.
2:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Day One Wrap-Up Bill Allmond, President, The Adhesive and Sealant Council
ASC President Bill Allmond will highlight the evening’s activities and alert attendees to programming and activities for Day Two.
2:45 to 6:00 p.m. 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Attendee Networking “On Your Own” Chair’s Reception & Dinner – Location and departure time to be announced
Thank you to our EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR:
Friday, October 29
7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
Join us as we set out for a relaxing evening to network. All attendees, including guests, are invited.
All attendees, including guests, are invited.
Kraton Providing Value to the Adhesives Industry through Sustainability Marcello Boldrini, Senior Vice President & President, Chemical Segment, Kraton Polymers, LLC
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
We will discuss how Kraton is proactive in meeting the global challenges, expectations and needs of our customers in an ever-changing world. Kraton strives to make a positive difference by partnering with our customers to deliver solutions that are sustainable and innovative, thus creating long term value in a resource-constrained world.
rowth Investments in the Adhesives and Sealants G Market Roy Seroussi, Investment Partner, Arsenal Capital Partners
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
With public and private market valuations continuing to rise, there is an increased need for investors to provide differentiated expertise and value add beyond liquidity. The presentation will cover the evolution of valuations in the adhesives and sealants market, recent trends that sellers and buyers experience in the sector, and potential changes we may experience in the next decade.
10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Networking Break 10:45 a.m. to Noon O verview of the Business Environment Related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Changes Chris White, Senior Managing Scientist, Exponent Inc. Our worlds are changing quickly. The operating environment for our businesses is experiencing new and unexpected strains. We will present observations related to Environmental, Social, and Governmental (ESG) changes to the business culture. We will explore the business environment and new requirements related to sustainability reporting (Example: Scope 3) and quantifying resilience to a changing climate (for example, TCFD).
Noon CLOSING REMARKS Heather Campe, ASC Chair, H.B. Fuller Company Afternoon on your own – See page 7-8 for activities options
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Meet our Speakers
Marcello Boldrini
Senior Vice President & President, Chemical Segment, Kraton Polymers, LLC Mr. Boldrini was appointed Kraton’s Senior Vice President and President, Chemical Segment, in April 2017. He leads the Chemical segment businesses, including Pine Adhesives and Chemical Intermediates. In April 2021, he was also appointed to the role of Chief Sustainability Officer. Prior to Kraton, Mr. Boldrini was at Houghton International, where he served as President of the Asia Pacific and Global Metal Industries. He has also held seniorlevel roles at Hexion/Momentive, Ashland, Quaker Chemical, and Unilever/Unichema and served on several JV boards internationally. Mr. Boldrini holds a MS in Chemistry from the University of Milan, Italy, and an MBA from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy.
Ed Brzytwa
Director, International Trade, American Chemistry Council Ed Brzytwa is the American Chemistry Council’s Director for International Trade. He leads ACC’s trade policy and advocacy work, with a strong focus on influencing U.S. trade negotiation and policy initiatives to strengthen the business of chemistry. Prior to ACC, Ed was a trade policy advocate in the technology sector and a trade negotiator in Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Department of Commerce. Ed obtained two Master’s degrees from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna in Austria, where he was a Fulbright fellow, and from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, and has a Bachelor’s degree in The Classics from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Thomas Frey
Thomas Frey, Senior Futurist, DaVinci Institute Futurist Thomas Frey is Google’s top-rated futurist speaker, Senior Futurist at the DaVinci Institute, IBM’s most award-winning engineer, and the former Innovation Editor for The Futurist Magazine. Over the past decade, Thomas Frey has built an extensive following around the world based on his ability to uncover unique insights into the future and describe the enormous opportunities that lie ahead. Having started seventeen businesses himself and assisting on the development of hundreds more, the understanding he brings to his audiences is a rare blend of reality-based thinking coupled with a clear-headed visualization of the world to come. Thomas has been featured in thousands of articles for both national and international publications including New York Times, Huffington Post, Times of India, USA Today, US News and World Report, Popular Science, The Futurist Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, World Economic Forum, Times of Israel, Mashable, Bangkok Post, National Geographics, ColoradoBiz Magazine, Rocky Mountain News, and many more. He currently writes a weekly “Future Trend Report” newsletter and a weekly column for FuturistSpeaker.com. Predicting the future has little value without understanding the driving forces behind the trends, subtle nuances that can be leveraged, and implications for both the people directly affected in the industry as well as others farther down the technological food chain. Every year Thomas inspires tens of thousands of people throughout the world with his unique brand of customized presentations designed specifically around the needs of each and every audience. 5
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Roy Seroussi
Investment Partner, Arsenal Capital Partners Mr. Seroussi is an Investment Partner of Arsenal Capital Partners. Prior to joining Arsenal in 2008, Mr. Seroussi worked as an analyst at Credit Suisse in their Investment Banking Global Industrial & Services Group. He currently serves on the boards of Meridian Adhesives, Fralock Holdings, CPS Performance Materials, G2O Technologies, Polyventive, Applied Adhesives, Fenzi Group, Seal for Life, and Polytek. Previously he served on the boards of Elite Comfort Solutions, Inhance Technologies, Accella Performance Materials, Charter Brokerage, Chromaflo Technologies, Flowchem, Kel-Tech, Novolyte Technologies, IGM Resins, and Royal Adhesives & Sealants. Mr. Seroussi graduated with a B.A. in Computer Science and Economics from Brandeis University.
Andy Tometich
Executive Vice President, Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, H.B. Fuller Company Andy Tometich has served as Executive Vice President, Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, since joining H.B. Fuller in 2019. Previously, he held various leadership positions through his 30-year career at Dow Corning, including Senior Vice President, Specialty Glass, from 2017-2019, President, Performance Silicones, from 2016-2017, Senior Vice President, Silicones, from 2014-2016, Vice President, Strategic Feedstocks, from 2010-2011, Vice President, Silicon Intermediates, from 2008-2009, Executive Director, Global Elastomers, from 2004-2007, Global Director, Thermoplastics, from 2000-2001, European Director, Thermoplastics, 1997-1999, Market Manager, Specialty Chemicals, from 1994-1996, Key Account Manager, Pressure Sensitives, from 1992-1994, and Distribution Manger, Performance Chemicals, from 1989-1991. He also held the positions of President and Chairman for Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation and President and Director General for the Multibase Group from 2011-2014. Mr. Tometich earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Chris White
Senior Managing Scientist, Exponent Inc. Christopher C. White is a highly technical and entrepreneurial leader with 30+ years of progressive experience directing research and organizing scientific, engineering, and technical resources to protect the environment and advance / transform industrial product potential. Dr. White joined Exponent as a senior managing scientist following a 24-year career at NIST. Dr. White is a prolific author with four books, 22 invited book chapters, and >100 publications and >100 presentations. He is currently the chair of ASTM C24 and a voting member of four other committees. He received the Award of Merit, and Hall of Fame award, both from ASTM, and the bronze medal from the Department of Commerce.
Keynote SponsorshipS AvaiLable
Contact Malinda Armstrong at (301) 986-9700 x1106 or email malinda.armstrong@ascouncil.org
October 27-29, 2021 | ChampionsGate, Florida
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Special Activities
ASC invites you and your guests to continue building camaraderie throughout the event... Below are options that allows for networking outside of the meeting room. You and a guest can register via ASC website at www.ascouncil.org/Leadership.
GROUP LEISURE ACTIVITIES
CHAMPIONSGATE GOLF CLUB ASC has reserved 9 holes of golf for those wishing to play – see registration details on page 10. The ChampionsGate golf resort features two championship 18-hole golf courses designed by accomplished architect and golfer Greg Norman and a lighted nine-hole, par 3 golf course, and is the world headquarters for the David Leadbetter Golf Academy. Golfers also enjoy the convenience of walk-out golf with a continuous golf cart shuttle to and from the golf course and academy. The 36 holes of world-class golf at ChampionsGate were designed to offer golfers a blend of traditional and modern elements, creating a truly unique golf course in Orlando, Florida. In addition to championship golf, the resort also features a lighted 9-hole par 3 course and 18-holes of miniature golf. Nine (9) holes of golf & cart: $96 per person Nine (9) holes of golf, cart and clubs: $135 pp
ADDITONAL ACTIVITIES
DISNEY PARK TICKETS
To purchase specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets visit www.ascouncil.org/Leadership or call 407-566-5600. Tickets are valid 7 days pre, during, and 7 days post meeting dates. Please note the cut-off date for advance purchase savings is 10/22/21 and a park reservation is required for entry along with the ticket.
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LAZY RIVER
Neither kids nor adults will want to leave the relaxing, fun ride of our 850-foot lazy river. Resort fee covers tube rental. Hours: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
ADULT POOL
Enjoy an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility at our pool for adults only. Spend the day napping on a chaise lounge or taking a dip in the pool. Reserved for guests 18 years and older. Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
KID’S POOL AND SLIDES
Splash and slide into the kid’s pool! Pool hours: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Slides 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
WAVE POOL
Splash into 131,000 gallons of wave action! Inner tubes and a limited number of child-sized life jackets will be available for guests’ use. Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
FAMILY POOL AND SLIDE
Skip the steps and walk right into our beach-style pool. Pool hours: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Slide 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
MOKARA SPA & SALON
Rejuvenate your soul with a world-class spa experience. Choose from a full range of relaxing treatments including massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. Take a piece of your spa experience home with our selection of spa products and gifts. Ext. 6603. Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PRIVATE CABANA RENTALS
Relax in a luxurious cabana with loungers, a ceiling fan, Wi-Fi access and television. Includes two tropical smoothies, a beverage-stocked refrigerator and plush towels. Private cabana rentals are available at the Kid’s Pool, Wave Pool and Adult Pool. Visit the Pool Towel Hut for reservations, pricing and check in. Ext. 6487.
FITNESS CENTER
Located within the Mokara Spa & Salon, the fitness center can also be accessed after hours by the outside entrance using your room key. Open 24 hours.
SURREY BIKE RENTALS
Rentals are available at the Pool Towel Hut from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Driver must be at least 18 years of age. Riders must wear closed-toe shoes. One Bench Surrey $20/half hour | Two Bench Surrey $25/half hour.
ARCADE
Located next to Camp Omni and featuring all your favorite games. Open 24 hours.
SUNRISE SUNSET
Browse a variety of designer items for both men and women. Open Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8
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Hotel Information
The ASC 2021 Executive Leadership Conference will take place at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Championsgate, Florida. Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate 1500 Masters Boulevard ChampionsGate, Florida 33896 Phone: (407) 390-6664 Group Rates: $179 Single/Double; $209 Triple; $239 Quad Cut off: September 30, 2021 * ASC is proud to offer the special group rate of $179 room rate. To reserve your room at this rate, visit ascouncil.org/Events or contact the hotel at (407) 390-6664 and mention that you will be attending the ASC Executive Leadership Conference. The group rate is available until October 8. Reserve your room as soon as possible as the group rate will not be available if the ASC room block sells out at any time prior to September 30. Reservation requests received after September 30 will be charged standard rates.
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IMPORTANT: ASC works directly with the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate and does not work with third parties working on behalf of the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate and/or the Council. Be sure you contact the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate directly to make your hotel reservations.
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REGISTRATION FORM Please complete this registration form and fax it to (301) 986-9795 or e-mail it to Malinda.Armstrong@ascouncil.org. You may also register online at www.ascouncil.org. Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname for Badge: _ ________________________________________________________________________________ Title: _ _________________________________________Company: ___________________________________________ Address:_ ________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State or Province/Postal Code: _ _________________________________________________Country: __________________ Phone:_ ___________________________________________ Fax: _ __________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest Name:__________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest Nickname for Badge:_ ________________________________________________________________________ Child/Children Name(s) (1)_ _________________________________________ (2)_ _________________________________
REGISTRATION FEES FOR CONFERENCE ASC Member $1,175 | Nonmember $1,600 | Spouse/Guest $300 | Press $500 | Child (ages 10-21) $300
MEAL EVENTS:
Cost is included in registration fee. Please check the events you are planning to attend below. Attendee Spouse/Guest Wednesday, October 27 Opening Reception & Dinner Thursday, October 28 Networking Breakfast Networking Lunch Chairman’s Reception & Dinner
Friday, October 29 Networking Breakfast
Child/Children
REGISTRATION FOR 9 holes of GOLF
Thursday, October 28 • ChampionsGate Golf Resort $96 per person – includes green fee for 9 holes and cart • $135 per person – includes green fee for 9 holes, cart and golf clubs Name(s) #1:___________________________________________________________________________________ #2:___________________________________________________________________________________ Deadline to register for golf is Thursday, September 30. For detailed information on golf and activities, visit ASC’s website at www.ascouncil.org.
PAYMENT INFORMATION: All payments must be made in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. Payment must be received by September 30, 2021. Enclosed is payment for $__________________________________ by check Charge $_ ___________________________________________ to
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Acct. No.: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Three or four digit code on credit card:_ ____________________________________________ Exp. Date:__________________ Cardholder’s Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Signature:_ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Conference Cancellation Policy: A 40% processing fee will be assessed on all conference cancellations received after September 30, 2021. NO REFUNDS AFTER September 30, 2021. CODE: LC21-Brochure
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