The CEO & CFO Leadership Summit
Leading Through Change: Adaptation, Growth, and Performance
Thursday, February 20th, Washington DC - Pillsbury
Overview
A second Trump presidency will likely bring changes to regulations, taxes, and trade, requiring CEOs to adapt quickly and plan ahead. This discussion will focus on assessing industry impacts and preparing to respond with agility while maintaining long-term focus.
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The M&A landscape is also evolving, introducing new complexities that could impact valuations and deal timelines. Understanding these changes will be key for navigating growth opportunities effectively.
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We'll also explore what makes a high-performing organization in a fast-changing environment. CEOs and CFOs must lead with clarity, foster resilience, and drive collaboration to manage uncertainty. Drawing on insights from private equity, this session will provide practical tools to help leaders enhance performance and agility.
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The CEO & CFO Leadership Summit
Date: February 20th
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Pillsbury Offices, 1200 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
🔘 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks - Presentation of new Public Opinion Polling on Policy by @Co/efficient (exclusive to live guests)
🔘 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Session 1: Navigating Political and Business Shifts of a Second Trump Presidency - Panel Discussion on shifting political forces, likely business impacts of Trump 2.0, changing corp messaging and business/issue alignment
📌 William Fork – Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (Energy, NSA, AI, Regulation)
📌 Tony Sayegh – Former White House Senior Advisor for Strategy, Led Trump 1.0 Tax Reform, Head of PA for Susquehanna International
📌 David Tamasi – Founder, Chartwell Strategy Group; Politico "Power Player"; The Hill Top Lobbyist
📌 Sam Geduldig – Managing Partner, CGCN Group; The Hill Top Lobbyist, National Journal Insider
📌 Scott Engler – Founder & CEO, SyncCxO Search & PE-Xcelerate Executive Solutions
🔘 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Session 2: M&A in a Changing Landscape - Panel Discussion on M&A under Trump, SBA rule impact, due diligence, and buy/sell deal teams
📌 Nicole Islinger – Partner, M&A, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
📌 Morgan Higgins -Partner, Blue Delta Capital Partners
📌 Kate Troendle – Managing Director, M&A, KippsDeSanto & Co.
📌 Adam S. (Strach) – Founder & Managing Director, M&A, Pipaya Partners, LLC
📌 Steve Radanovic – GovCon CFO, 10 M&A transactions; Founder, Clearpoint Strategic Finance; Advisor SyncCxO Search
🔘 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Break
🔘 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Session 3: High Performance Leadership Lessons from Private Equity - Interactive Workshop focusing on the 5 differentiators of PE Leadership: Performance Leadership, Enterprise Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Insight Leadership, Strategic Leadership
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🔘 4:30 PM: Cocktail Reception
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