Leadership Lounge Open

Location: Mountain View Foyer

Breakfast

Location: West Ballroom

Morning Programming 

Location: Rocky Mountain Ballroom

8:45 – 9:15 a.m.  — Welcome Remarks

Setting the stage for the CPG Summit with a look at the opportunities and challenges for the industry.

Linda Rendle, Chair and CEO, The Clorox Company and Chair of the Board, Consumer Brands Association

9:15 – 10:00 a.m. — On the Precipice of Change: Key Public Policy Trends Poised to Impact Business

In a fall defined by change, this session will look broadly at the blend of pressures — political, economic, geopolitical, social — that will shape the backdrop against which businesses will be working in 2025.

Bruce Mehlman, Partner, Mehlman Consulting

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. — Networking Break

10:15 – 11:00 a.m. — An Economic Balancing Act

The U.S. economy continues to undergo significant changes: A surge in inflation matched with a sharp rise in interest rates; moderation and a Fed poised to ease rates. The adjustment is not uniform across sectors, households, or regions, creating a disparate narrative for the economy. Join us for a discussion about the path forward for the economy and what it means for the industry.

Michelle Meyer, Chief Economist, Mastercard

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Fireside Chat with Doug McMillon, President and CEO, Walmart

Join us for a discussion with Doug McMillon as he shares insights into his journey at the world’s largest retailer, including his thoughts on whether a global giant can “keep it small,” and how brands and retailers can (and should) grow together.

Moderated by: Mark Smucker, Chair of the Board, President and CEO, The J. M. Smucker Company and Vice-Chair of the Board, Consumer Brands Association

Networking Lunch

Location: Mountain View Terrace

Private Lunch

Location: West Terrace

By invitation only.

Afternoon Programming

Location: Rocky Mountain Ballroom

1:15 – 1:20 p.m. — CPG Spark: Pump Up the Volume – Actionable Approaches for CPG Growth

A fast-paced look at volume recovery challenges facing branded CPG players. This session will review key change drivers, like the pandemic, inflation and shifting consumer preferences; detail volume migration by category and profitability impacts; and discuss the effect of recovery strategies to date.

Randy Burt, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners

Andrew Csicsila, Americas Leader of Consumer Products, AlixPartners

1:20 – 2:05 p.m. — Navigating Geopolitics

To begin the afternoon, Maziar Minovi, CEO of one of the country’s premier international business consultancies, will share his group’s take on the major international, geopolitical trends that all businesses operating in America should be paying attention to.

Maziar Minovi, CEO, Eurasia Group

2:05 – 2:50 p.m. — Rekindling Growth: A Two-Pronged Agenda for “Full Change”

Join leaders from McKinsey’s Consumer practice to hear actionable insights from their latest research on how consumer packaged goods companies can drive profitable change in the second half of the decade. Following their presentation, McKinsey will facilitate a discussion with industry leaders to hear what strategic imperatives they are focusing on to rekindle growth.

Kari Alldredge, Partner, Global Leader of ConsumerWise & Consumer Insights, McKinsey & Company

Kristi Weaver, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Jeff Harmening, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Mills, Inc.

Cara Keating, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Customer Officer, Pepsico Foods North America

2:50 – 2:55 p.m. — CPG Spark: The New Global American: How Immigration will Shape Consumer Spending

As immigration trends continue to transform the demographic makeup of the United States, the impact on consumer behavior is profound — and will reshape how CEOs develop their consumer strategy. This session will explore key differences in purchasing behavior between first-generation immigrants and other consumers, delve into how cultural identity and background influence buying decisions and emphasize the importance of globalizing product portfolios and adapting retail strategies to thrive in this dynamic new landscape.

Kelly Dotson, President, Numerator

2:55 – 3:10 p.m. — Networking Break

3:10 – 4:00 p.m. — The Three Rs of AI:  Reinvention, Regulation and Reputation

Artificial Intelligence is shaping science, cybersecurity, policy and more. Hear from the leading expert on the rapid deployment of AI and the opportunities and threats to our industry.

Alexandra Reeve Givens, President & CEO, Center for Democracy and Technology

Moderated by: Bruce Mehlman, Partner, Mehlman Consulting

4:00 – 4:05 p.m. — CPG Spark: Winning Consumer Strategies for Growth

Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, shares data-driven strategies on how to succeed with your evolving consumer.

Jeremy Allen, Chief Commercial Officer, Circana

4:05 – 5:00 p.m. — Creating Value and Driving Transformational Growth Through M&A in the Face of Unprecedented Headwinds

PwC’s Consumer Markets Industry leader and Deals Partner, Ali Furman, and Consumer Markets Deals leader, Mike Ross, will share market activity insights, discuss current and upcoming M&A activities and offer perspectives on the private equity landscape in CPG. They will be joined by industry leaders who will discuss their own acquisition and divestiture journeys.

Ali Furman, Partner, Consumer Markets Industry Leader, PwC

Mike Ross, Consumer Markets Deals Leader, PwC

Networking Reception

Location: Pompeiian Room

Networking Dinner

Location: Main Ballroom

Leadership Lounge Open 

Location: Mountain View Foyer 

CEO Exchange & Breakfast

Location: Divide Ballroom 

By invitation only.

Power Breakfast

Location: West Ballroom 

An overview of current public policy issues and the work Consumer Brands is doing to tell the industry’s story to counter false narratives and misinformation.

Rhonda Bentz, EVP, Public Affairs, Consumer Brands Association

Jocelyn Kelly, Vice President, Communications

Tom Madrecki, Vice President, Campaigns & Special Projects

Morning Programming

Location: Rocky Mountain Ballroom  

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. — Fireside Chat with Tarang Amin, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, e.l.f. Beauty 

Tarang Amin took e.l.f public in 2016 in one of the most successful beauty IPOs ever. In the eight years since, the company has seen exponential growth and has become one of the top cosmetic brands. While doubling down with national retailers, the company’s approach to digital and social media has made it a favorite amongst Gen Z and Millennials. We will hear more about e.l.f.’s approach, how they are winning and keeping young customers and the challenges they see for the future.

Moderated by: Linda Rendle, Chair and CEO, The Clorox Company and Chair of the Board, Consumer Brands Association

10:30 – 10:35 a.m. — CPG Spark: The Evolution of Smart Packaging and Digital Disclosure

The CPG industry is engaging with its consumers in new ways. Transparency continues to be a key mechanism for growing consumer trust and loyalty. With over 1,000 participating brands, the SmartLabel program serves as the industry standard for digital disclosure and consumer engagement and plays a key role in recall modernization, traceability, digital labeling, recycling and more.

Rishi Banerjee, Senior Director, SmartLabel, Consumer Brands Association  

10:35 – 11:30 a.m. — AI and CPG: Trends and Best Practices

A deep dive into the transformative impact of data, AI and technology in consumer packaged goods and how CPG companies can partner with Google and other similar cloud-based services on digital transformation that maximizes business value — beginning with the consumer and extending across the entire value chain.

Sonia Fife, Managing Director, Consumer Packaged Goods Strategic Industries, Google Cloud

11:30 – 11:45 a.m. — Closing

Lunch provided at conclusion of programming.