ASC 2022 Executive Leadership Conference Program

Leadership Conference

Sponsors

Chemquest

Chair r e C eption & Dinner Spon S or

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, pointof-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.

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A reliable manufacturer of acrylic and styrene acrylic emulsions for a wide variety of industries, and a trusted partner when it comes to custom development. We provide solutions for all sizes of companies- whatever your volume needs are, we want your business. Our state-ofthe-art production facility, located in the Research Triangle of North Carolina, delivers a strong portfolio of products with proven performance.

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the ASC room block sells out prior to the deadline.

requests received after October 10, 2022 will be charged standard rates as rooms are available.

contact the hotel directly at 888-558-1500 to secure the discounted group rate, please mention that you are attending the ASC Executive Leadership

kindly asks that you only reserve the number of rooms you need, so other attendees will not be turned away because the ASC hotel room block is full. We appreciate your consideration.

ProGram SCHEDULE

Tuesday, November 1

Noon to 5:00 p.m. A s C BoA rd of dI re C tors m eet I ng (includes lunch)

6:30 to 7:00 p.m. sP ouse/g uest m eet A nd g reet

The networking event is designed for spouse/guest to networking and plan out the next two and half days.

7:00 to 9:30 p.m. oP en I ng r e C e P t I on & dI nner

All guests are invited to attend.

Wednesday, November 2

7:30 a.m. r eg I str At I on

7:30 to 8:30 a.m. n etwork I ng Bre A kfA st

All attendees, including guests, are invited to this breakfast.

8:30 to 8:45 a.m. Progr A m overv I ew

Heather Campe, ASC Chair, H.B. Fuller Company

ASC Chair Heather Campe will welcome attendees, provide an overview of the program and networking events.

8:45 to 9:45 a.m. oPP ortun I t I es A nd Pl Atforms: over Com I ng Advers I ty

Aaron Thomas, Motivational Speaker

Holding true to what you believe is important in life and it will be tested in the most difficult situations. How will you react when life surprises you with adversity? Life presents you with opportunities in both good and bad situ ations but how an individual responds to those opportunities are crucial. Aaron will challenge you to look at your life, your family, and your job to see if you are maximizing the circumstances you are presented with.

9:45 to 10:00 a.m. Bre A k

10:00 to 10:45 a.m. s tr A nger t h I ngs I n s u PP ly Ch AI n

Christian MacIver, Global Vice President of Supply Chain, Ingevity

The pandemic created an upside-down world across the global supply chain, which has made supply chain a household word (and usually not a good one). The tenants of the past, such as ‘lean’ and ‘just in time’ are ineffective in this new world and can actually lead to your destruction. Resiliency and creativity are imperative to battling the onslaught of challenges in today’s upside-down world. Looking ahead, supply chain has the opportunity to trans form into a value delivery tool for your business. Digitalization and automation will be key in making this happen.

10:45 to 11:00 a.m. Bre A k

11:00 a.m. to Noon l essons from the f uture for l e A ders

Glen Hiemstra, Founder, Futurist LLC

Glen Hiemstra, Founder of Futurist.com, will share his deep experience in learning from the future in this on-stage interactive conversation. Anticipating the long-range future, on a time horizon that exceeds that of our standard strategic planning, can be a very powerful executive leadership tool for shaping the future. This program will share basic principles of long-range futuring and how they can be integrated into strategic planning. We will ex plore powerful trends and drivers of change and tease out some key implications for our industry and enterprises. The future will never look the same.

Noon to 1:00 p.m. n etwork I ng lun C h

All attendees, including guests, are invited to this lunch.

1:00 to 1:45 p.m. the PIll Ars of sustAInABIlIty for A CorPor Ate enterPrIse

George Misko, Senior Partner, Keller & Heckman

From climate change concerns to circular economy mandates. From reducing carbon footprints to eliminating the use of chemicals of concern to human health or the environment (PBTs). From green claims to greenwashing, and class actions to SEC reporting obligations. What do all of these matters have in common? They generally fall under the heading of “Sustainability.” Whether in terms of how you source materials, how you run your facility, or what starting agents you should or should not use in making your products, there are a host of consultants, bureaucrats, and NGOs ready to encourage American companies to go green, to tell them how to do it, and to shame them -- often without regard to the competing obligations and responsibilities that corporate enterprises have to their employees, their customers, and their shareholders. This talk delves into the meaning of sustainability from a traditional perspec tive, a legal perspective, and a public perspective taking into account a corporation’s responsibilities with respect to product stewardship, economic stewardship, and corporate stewardship, which together form the pillars upon which a corporation must operate to succeed for society, its customers, its employees, and its shareholders.

1:45 to 2:00 p.m. dAy o ne w r AP 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.

2:00 to 4:00 p.m. t e A m Bu I ld I ng: hI k I ng Ann I e’s C A nyon At torrey P I nes

See page 7-8 for activities options

4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ch AI r’s s unset r e C e P t I on & dI nner

sponsored by

Join ASC and Chemquest as we close out today’s activities at the amazing Marine Room. Take part in an over 80-year tradition and join fellow San Diegans, visitors, celebrities, and world figures in dining at eye-level to dramatic waves on La Jolla Shores. Since 1941, the iconic “Seahorse” symbol has become synonymous with impeccable cuisine, served in front of a panoramic window with ocean, cove, and sunset views. During this time, The Marine Room has earned countless accolades and awards, including Open Table’s 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America and San Diego Magazine’s Most Romantic Restaurant and Best Chef. Departing from the hotel lobby at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3

8:00 to 9:00 a.m. n etwork I ng Bre A kfA st

All attendees, including guests, are invited.

9:00 to 10:00 a.m. t he eConom IC o utlook

Dr. Bill Conerly, Economic Consultant, Conerly Consulting LLC

Will the economy sink into recession? Will inflation continue to rage? Dr. Bill Conerly will present his economic forecast with an emphasis on the issues of greatest importance to the adhesive and sealant industry, including interest rates, labor availability and international trade. He will offer specific techniques for managing business in an uncertain economic environment.

10:00 to 10:45 a.m. m ergers & ACqu I s I t I ons

Sophie Fouillet, Vice President Strategy and M&A, Bostik

Full presentation TBA

10:45 to 11:00 a.m. Bre A k

11:00 a.m. to Noon the dIgItAl tIghtroPe: suPPly ChAIn to vAlue CreAtIon Thomas Gale, CEO, Modern Distribution Management

The pandemic has turbocharged the shift to digital and massive sales channel/market transformations. Today cus tomers want to control their buying experience, including problem-solving content and the choice to buy directly from the factory. Industrial product marketers have significant opportunity to leverage digital, but it’s difficult to transition traditional market strategies to more digital-centric, customer-focused approaches. One size does not fit all! This session explores the challenges and solutions to serving end-user customers digitally across highly fragmented markets, while preserving critical channel partnerships. We’ll share MDM benchmarking research on customer digital buying preferences, examples of successful manufacturer-direct and channel-support strategies, and ideas for building the digital-first value chain of the future.

Golf sponsored by

Noon to 5:00 p.m. g olf & o ut I ngs

See page 7-8 for activities options Departing at 12:45 p.m. for Whale of a Time Tour

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ”s ky hI gh” Clos I ng r e C e P t I on & dI nner

Join fellow attendees for hot air balloon rides and a night of fun as we close out the conference. All attendees, including guests, are invited to attend.

After dI nner n etwork I ng lounge

Join ASC Board of Directors and staff for a night cap before heading up to bed for the night.

t o U r S PE ak E r S

d r. B I ll Conerly Consultant, Conerly Consulting LLC

Dr. Bill Conerly connects the dots between the economy and business. He is a business economics consultant, a Senior Contributor to Forbes and a Duke University Ph.D. He has worked in economics and corporate planning at two Fortune 500 corporations and at a major bank, where he was senior vice president. Companies have used Dr. Conerly’s expertise to help with decisions regarding capital expenditures, staffing, inventory levels, expansion into new markets, pricing, business models and financial structure. Bill Conerly has spoken to over 1400 business audiences in five countries and 31 states. Dr. Conerly’s articles are at Forbes.com. He is also the author of The Flexible Stance: Thriving in a Boom/ Bust Economy (2017) as well as Businomics (2007). He has been interviewed on PBS, CNN and CNBC, and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, and USA Today.

s o P h I e f ou I ll At Vice President Strategy and M&A, Bostik

Sophie Fouillat is Bostik Vice-President in charge of Strategy and M&A. She began her career at Total in the International Tax department before joining Arkema in 2006 as Manager Investor Relations. In 2009, she was appointed Arkema’s Vice-President Investor Relations and Financial Communication. In 2019, she became Arkema’s VicePresident in charge of Strategic Planning and Economic Studies. She is a graduate from HEC (Hautes Etudes Commerciales) business school in Paris.

t hom A s gA le CEO, Modern Distribution Management

Tom Gale, CEO of Modern Distribution Management and MDM Analytics, www.mdm. com, is the lead researcher of a team that has provided market data and intelligence to industrial product marketers and distributors in North America for more than 30 years. MDM’s competitive landscape analysis of industrial channel dynamics informs suppliers and distributors to help them create better market strategy and planning. MDM Analytics’ territory-specific market size and potential models guide manufacturers and distributors to target opportunities to grow market and wallet share.

g len hI emstr A Founder, Futurist LLC

Glen Hiemstra is the Founder of Futurist.com where he now serves as Futurist Emeritus in the Think Tank. An international expert on long range trends and creating the preferred future, Glen has advised professional, business, and governmental organizations for more than three decades and served as a technical advisor for futuristic television programs. He is the co-author of Millennial City: How a new generation can save the future, author of Turning the Future into Revenue: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know to Shape Their Future, and co-author of Strategic Leadership.

Chr I st IA n mAC Iver Global Vice President of Supply Chain, Ingevity

Christian MacIver is the Global Vice President of Supply Chain for Ingevity, a $1.4B specialty chemicals company which employs 1,850 people worldwide. She began her career at Ingevity 27 years ago and has held various positions of increasing levels of contribution, including leading a business that accounted for half of Ingevity’s revenues at the time it became a publicly traded company. In her current role, she is responsible for global planning, customer service, logistics & distribution, sourcing, trade compliance, and customer satisfaction. Christian calls Charleston, SC, home, along with her husband, 2 teenage children, and an adorable doodle.

g eorge mI sko

Senior Partner, Keller & Heckman

George Misko is a Partner at Keller and Heckman LLP. He counsels domestic and foreign companies on food and drug and environmental matters. He advises clients on regulatory requirements relating to chemical substances specific to their use in packaging food and other consumer product applications in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. George also counsels clients on environmental concerns, especially as regards state, federal, and international laws dealing with producer responsibility, chemicals of concern, and other “sustainability” related matters.

A A ron t hom A s Motivational Speaker

Aaron is a Principal at a High School, Basketball Coach, a devoted husband, and a father of three boys. Aaron has a unique story that will help you identify opportunities throughout your own life. He will then challenge you to reexamine your commitment to your career, your family, and your overall outlook on life. Aaron and his family won an ESPY award from ESPN in 2010.

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Contact Malinda Armstrong at (301) 986-9700 x1106 or email malinda.armstrong@ascouncil.org

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Teambuilding: HikiNg ANNie’s CANyoN AT Torrey PiNes

(Wednesday afternoon)

Join us on this teambuilding exercise as we explore this 1.5-mile loop trail near Solana Beach, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 minutes to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking. We meet at the top and then hike back down along the lagoon and back to the trailhead.

$150 per person

Torrey PiNes golf Course

( thursday afternoon)

Golf Chair: Dan murad, President, Chemquest Group

The two world-renowned championship courses of Torrey Pines sit atop the La Jolla cliffs and overlook the Pacific Ocean. The challenging South Course is host of the June 2021 U.S. Open Championship, and both courses are played in the annual PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open. Resort guests can book exclusive tee times.

Fees: Golf ONLY.................. $220 per person Golf with clubs $253 per person

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WHAle of A Time

Come aboard for a once in a lifetime experience as we cruise into the Pacific Ocean in search of the magnificent Blue and Gray Whales as they travel along their 7,000 mile journey between Alaska and Mexico. Here these whales give birth to their young and prepare them for the long trip back. The traditional whale watching season runs from December through April, however because blue and gray whales migrate at different times of the year, whale watching season in San Diego is open year round. This special trip will create lifelong memories for your guests, whether they see a variety of whales, dolphins putting on a show alongside their boat, or any of the other incredible marine

that call the San Diego coast home.

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lA JollA sHoPPiNg

Browse small boutiques and famous high-end shops in the heart of downtown La Jolla. Stop for lunch at one of the several re-nowned restaurants with an ocean view.

TAke oN Torrey

Take a hike on the coast of San Diego’s Torrey Pines State Reserve. Guests will enjoy a relaxing hike where they will take in panoramic views of the oceans and the cliffs. This is a great opportunity to enjoy nature, while getting in a light workout. Our expert guides provide information on the area, environment and animals.

Time To WiNe

It’s true, San Diego is one of the fastest growing wine counties in California. Home to three American Viticulture Areas, incredible climatic diversity, and the oldest wine producing region in the US, San Diego is the most noteworthy wine location you’ve never heard of.

“geTTiNg CrAfTy” BreWeries Tour

Experience San Diego’s “Craft Corridor” on this exciting journey highlighting three locally celebrated breweries! While San Diego is known as the Craft Brew Capital of America, guests will learn during this tour what else makes our city famous. Enjoy a day sampling a variety of award winning beers. This intimate brewery tour will take you to the cutting edge of San Diego’s vibrant craft beer culture, personally guided with a beer expert that is dedicated to educating you on the unique histories and processes of San Diego’s popular breweries.

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rEGIS trat I o N DE a DLINE IS oC tob E r 22, 2022. 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.

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ASC Member $1,175 | Nonmember $1,790 | Spouse/Guest $500 | Press $500 | Child (ages 10-21) $500

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Cost is included in registration fee. Please check the events you are planning to attend below. Attendee Spouse/Guest Child/Children t uesdAy, n ovem B er 1 Opening Reception & Dinner

w ednesdAy, n ovem B er 2 Networking Breakfast Networking Lunch

Chairman’s Sunset Reception & Dinner

t hursdAy, n ovem B er 3 Networking Breakfast Networking Reception & Dinner

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Thursday, November 3 • Torrey Pi N es Golf Co urse

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Deadline to register for golf is Friday, October 14.

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