December's guest speaker was Edward D. Breen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DuPont, a global science company organized into five product lines: Agricultural Products, Food & Personal Care, High Performance Materials, Industrial Biotechnology, People & Process Safety and Polymers Continue Reading
Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company
October’s guest speaker was Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Mr. Iger, interviewed by Robert Kraft, Chairman of the New England Patriots and longtime friend, discussed the most important Continue Reading
New Rules Coming for Commercial Drone Use
The FAA is cementing and greatly relaxing guidelines for flying small commercial drones. Which could open the gates for more insurance needs and regulations. Not to mention an influx in legal arguments regarding privacy. “As you increase the population of drones and encourage more drone use, Continue Reading
David Abney, Chairman and CEO of UPS
May’s guest speaker was David Abney, Chairman and CEO of United Parcel Service of America (UPS), the world's largest package delivery company and provider of supply chain management solutions. Mr. Abney discussed how adapting to changes in technology has been essential to UPS throughout its history. Continue Reading
Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation
February’s guest speaker was Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation, the second largest general merchandise retailer in America. Mr. Cornell’s talk emphasized the customer experience, focusing on the need to treat all customers as guests and embracing the shift to digital shopping Continue Reading
Ryan Lance, Chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips Discusses the Current State and Future of the Oil and Gas Industry
October’s guest speaker was Ryan Lance, Chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips, one of the world’s largest independent gas exploration and production companies. The Texas-based company has a market capitalization of about $65 billion and employs more than 18,000 worldwide. Mr. Lance discussed the Continue Reading
Kevin A. Plank, Chairman and CEO of Under Armour Discusses the State of His Company
June’s guest speaker was Kevin A. Plank, Chairman and CEO of Under Armour, one of the world’s most successful performance footwear, apparel and equipment makers. Mr. Plank spoke about his company’s growth from a specialty T-shirt line headquartered in his grandmother’s Georgetown basement into a Continue Reading
Cyber Risks Facing Utilities and Other Businesses Today
Wylie Donald, a partner in the Insurance Coverage group at McCarter & English, counsels and litigates on insurance coverage and environmental matters. In this video, Wylie discusses the need to be proactive when it comes to managing your cybersecurity. Cyber threats present specific risks to Continue Reading
Mark Parker, CEO of Nike, Inc. Discusses What Drives Nike’s Global Mission
Our guest speaker is Mark Parker, CEO of Nike, Inc., the world's leading innovator in athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. Mr. Parker describes his 35-year career with Nike — from his first job as a footwear designer in Nike’s Exeter, NH, facility in 1979 to becoming only the third Continue Reading
Adam Silver, Commissioner of the NBA
Our guest speaker is Adam Silver, newly appointed commissioner of the NBA. In his first formal address as commissioner, Mr. Silver discusses the impact of mobile devices and social media on the NBA’s fan base, how the use of new technologies can spur growth, and the NBA’s strategy for becoming the Continue Reading