In stable conditions, there's no reason for a species to change
Summary

Don't Forget to Evolve:
Agility, Learning + Capacity Building to Impact Our New World

About the speaker
Bennie F Johnson
Bennie F Johnson
CEO of the American Marketing Association (AMA) l Board Member

Hands-on, entrepreneurial, executive leader combining strategy, creativity, and results. In-depth experience in brand management, strategic planning, strategic marketing, global brand marketing, consumer products, design, thought leadership + insights development, education/certification, strategic alliances, business development, industry marketing, online/social media, digital marketing and program management.

Proven experience and success in start-up and business re-launch environments building brands, defining strategy, leading teams, and driving business results. Proven ability to thrive in rapidly changing and challenging environments. Special interest in industry associations, technology, education, consumer products, new media, start-up, and global ventures.

International growth and expansion, rebuilding and scaling of brands and offerings, developing and leading agile high-performance teams, strategic partnerships and alliances across industry, consumer, non profit and government sectors.

I love possibilities, the promise of innovation and the potential of reinvention. Throughout my professional career, I've been drawn to organizations where I could play an active role leading and creating new modes of business and experience. I thrive on the connections between marketing, technology, art,education and innovation.