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Laura Kelleher is a seasoned marketing executive with a track record of building iconic brands and driving demand for global B2B and B2C organizations. With deep expertise in strategic marketing, brand positioning, and customer engagement, Laura has led marketing transformation efforts at scale. She has crafted campaigns that deliver measurable business results while elevating brand presence across competitive markets. Her experience spans technology, consumer products, and services, where she has guided full marketing lifecycles, aligned cross-functional teams, and sharpened messaging to accelerate growth.

Kirk Robinson is a seasoned executive with a distinguished 31-year tenure at Ingram Micro, culminating in his role as Executive Vice President and President of North America. Starting as a sales executive in 1993, Robinson’s career trajectory encompassed pivotal roles in sales, marketing, business intelligence, and vendor management. His leadership was instrumental in launching the Xvantage digital experience platform, reflecting his commitment to innovation and operational excellence. Robinson’s philosophy of “get comfortable being uncomfortable” became a guiding principle within the organization, fostering a culture of adaptability and growth.

Mike Mansuetti is the former President of Bosch in North America and currently serves as an advisor with Cphere, supporting companies committed to conscious growth and leadership. During his more than 35-year tenure at Bosch—including over a decade as president—Mike led transformative initiatives across mobility, industrial technology, energy, and consumer goods. Under his leadership, Bosch expanded its presence and impact across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer focus.

Herb Dew is the Founder and CEO of HTI (Human Technologies, Inc.), one of the Southeast’s leading workforce and staffing firms, known for its innovative approach to talent strategy and its deep commitment to client success. Under Herb’s leadership, HTI has grown into a trusted partner for some of the world’s most respected manufacturers and technology companies, helping them build high-performance teams and navigate workforce transformation at scale.

Bob Gentile is a seasoned IT executive and consultant with more than 30 years of experience leading global technology initiatives for Fortune 500 companies. His leadership roles at Ingram Micro, Qualcomm, Motorola, and Apple reflect a career focused on digital transformation, operational efficiency, and aligning enterprise systems with business strategy. At Ingram Micro, he served as U.S. Chief Information Officer, where he led cloud migrations, launched analytics platforms, introduced agile development practices, and directed IT integration efforts across multiple acquisitions. His work at Qualcomm and Motorola included overseeing enterprise applications, supporting M&A planning, and delivering large-scale ERP and eCommerce solutions.

Having lived in Greenville, South Carolina, for the last 40 years, Jeff has witnessed the dynamic growth of the upstate and South Carolina as a whole from the perspective of a business owner and a senior company executive in the Information Technology industry. He has first-hand knowledge of the skills needed to maintain the growth the state has experienced for the last 25 years.

Susan O’Sullivan is an executive coach and former senior sales leader with over 30 years of experience leading high-performing teams and driving billions in revenue across complex, competitive markets. Her career spans from front-line sales to serving as Vice President of U.S. Sales, where she not only delivered exceptional business results but also led national DE&I initiatives. Known for her ability to unify diverse global teams and inspire excellence, Susan brings a strategic yet deeply human approach to leadership—rooted in real-world experience and a passion for developing others.

Anthony Mackle is a seasoned financial executive with deep expertise in scaling organizations, optimizing operations, and driving sustainable growth. As a former CFO and executive leader in both private and publicly traded companies, Anthony brings over 25 years of experience aligning financial strategy with business goals. His career spans global industries including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, where he has led large-scale transformations, M&A integrations, and capital planning initiatives with measurable results.

Jami Mullikin is the Chief Marketing Officer and an Advisor at Cphere, where he helps visionary leaders align purpose with performance through brand strategy, storytelling, and marketing activation. With nearly 30 years of experience across agency, enterprise, and entrepreneurial settings, Jami has guided dozens of B2B technology brands through moments of inflection and growth. He is the creator of the Next90™ Marketing Operating System and host of the Inside The 90™ podcast, both inspired by his belief in 90-day focus, traction, and transformation. At Cphere, Jami shapes the brand narrative, elevates positioning, and builds demand strategies rooted in authenticity and relevance.